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The Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition is a diverse group that brings together professionals, advocates and immigrant groups of different backgrounds to share information and resources, identify common problems, and advocate for solutions. 

Immigrants make significant economic, civic, and cultural contributions to Pennsylvania. Click here to read more. 
 
 

Need an immigration lawyer? PICC does not provide legal services for immigrants and refugees. Please refer to our legal services resource page for providers in Pennsylvania and other helpful information. 

Each year, PICC volunteers help thousands of new citizens register to vote. We are always interested in finding more volunteers! Click here to find out more information about volunteering with PICC's Civic Engagement Project. 

  

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):   Please click here for a full list of upcoming information sessions and free legal clinics in eastern Pennsylvania or to download an informational flyer (available in ten languages). Upcoming DACA clinics include: Norristown 5/13/2013, 5:00-7:00pm (Legal Clinic); Avondale, 5/20/13, 5.00-6.00pm (Information Session) and 6/3/13, 5.00 to 7.00pm (Legal Clinic); West Chester, 5/23/2013, 3:00-4:00pm (Information Session)

What's New

  • PA Dream Act Committee Hearing Update & How You Can Show Your Support for SB 713
    05/16/2013

    On Wednesday, May 15th the State Senate Education Committee convened to hold hearings on three bills currently in committee, including SB 713, the Pennsylvania Dream Act. SB 713 was introduced in March by Senator Lloyd Smucker (R-West Lampeter) and has bipartisan support. SB 713 will provide the opportunity for undocumented students who have completed two years of high school in Pennsylvania, and graduated or have a GED certificate, to pay in-state tuition rates at public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth.

  • PA Dream Act Hearing in Senate Education Committee on May 15th
    05/10/2013

    On Wednesday, May 15th at 9am the Senate Education Committee will be holding a public hearing in Harrisburg on SB 713, the Pennsylvania Dream Act.   PICC has been working closely with the bill's primary sponsor, Senator Lloyd Smucker (R- West Lampeter), and we are pleased that the Senate Education Committee is considering this important piece of legislation. 

  • The Asian American Voter in 2012 in Pennsylvania and Support for Immigration Reform
    05/07/2013

    PICC is pleased to invite you to participate in a presentation on Asian voter turnout in the 2012 election and support for immigration reform.  The presentation is hosted by Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and co-sponsored by PICC.

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