Alianzas strives for equity and the dignity of diverse communities regardless of their country of origin by providing services to the under resourced and by promoting intercultural exchanges to connect all individuals in the broader community. Some of those services include Clinical Trauma Counseling for those forced to flee from their countries, Immigration resources, English Learners Programs for Adults and children and our food program which is critical for many affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. We strive to understand & honor diverse cultures, histories, languages & traditions by practicing cultural humility; being aware of one's own world view, gaining knowledge of different cultural practices and informed of current global political climates that may affect our clients. We envision Alianzas as a Welcoming House for diverse populations that experience a disconnect from the vibrancy of their community and aim to connect individuals & families to the resources that strengthen the ability to live & work in our area within their full rights & dignity.

On June the Supreme Court issued a decision ordering the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to begin accepting initial applications for DACA and continue to accept DACA Renewals. However, USCIS did not immediately issue guidance for new applications, and on July 28, 2020 DHS released a new memo making significant changes to the DACA program. According to this new memo, as of July 28, 2020, USCIS will:

-Reject all initial, first time DACA applications;
-Reject advance parole requests except in “exceptional circumstances”;
-Limit DACA renewals to one year grants, instead of the previous two years;
-The info sharing policy will stay as articulated in the 2012 memo.

What does this mean for DACA applicants?

For those who currently have a DACA permit: USCIS is still accepting and processing DACA requests for renewal. However, if your case is approved, your new DACA and work permit will be only for a 1-year period. There is some possibility that USCIS may give greater scrutiny to renewal applications from now on. We recommend you speak to an attorney or accredited representative before applying to receive an individualized assessment. 

First time DACA Applications and Advance Parole: Initial DACA applications & Advance Parole are on hold. Any pending new DACA applications sent on or after July 28 will be rejected by USCIS. Applications for Advance Parole will be rejected except in “exceptional circumstances.” The memo does not specify what would be considered “exceptional circumstances.”

Check out our 2020 DACA Resourcesfor more information!

Resource Director. This is a senior level position, and will be focused on helping PICC answer the question: How do we build the organizational capacity and infrastructure of our movement so that immigrant communities can access the services they need and have powerful vehicles for creating systemic and structural change? The Resource Director will lead the work of developing and implementing a movement-oriented fundraising and capacity building strategy that includes ensuring PICC’s sustainability, leadership development, organizational capacity building, and expanding the resources available to community-led immigrant rights work in Pennsylvania. Applications due August 31, 2020. Read the full job listing and application instructions.

Part-Time Bookkeeper/Administrative Support. This person will be responsible for performing basic internal bookkeeping and administrative duties. This is a part-time (20-hours per week) position with flexible scheduling available. This position is based in Philadelphia and will require working from the office 1-2 days per week. PICC follows all public health guidelines to ensure the health and safety of employees. Please complete the online application at: https://bit.ly/PICC-bookkeeper.

Please Donate to PICC!

PICC depends upon your support. Please donate to PICC today to support our advocacy and organizing work to mobilize the immigrant vote, build immigrant leaders, campaign for pro-immigrant policies at the local, state and federal levels, and support the effective implementation of pro-immigrant public policies.