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LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: GETTING A MOBILE PHONE/MOBILE PHONE PLANS
VOCABULARY BUILDER:
Free minutes = The number of minutes you can talk on your phone without paying
Mobile data = The data that is transferred when you access the internet from your phone
Roaming charges = Money that your mobile provider charges you for using your phone on another network (not theirs)
Prepaid plans = Plans when you pay ahead of time for mobile network usage, instead of afterwards
Carrier = A company that provides mobile service
EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Remember to choose the most natural-sounding answer.
THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:
Your phone is linked to another carrier. = If phone is set to only accept service from one company.
We can unblock your phone. = We can make your phone be able to accept service from any company.
Your SIM card is damaged. = Your SIM card is faulty; it's not working properly.
This phone is included in the plan. = You don't have to pay extra for the phone; you will receive it as part of the agreement you sign up for.
The network is down. = The network is not working.
RESOURCES FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
(Check our other exercises below for resources in other places.)
Here's a comprehensive list of immigrant and refugee support services in Las Vegas, Nevada - including legal help, settlement assistance, community resources, and more for newcomers and their families:
NON-PROFIT/LOW-COST/FREE SUPPORT
• Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada - Offers immigration legal help, refugee resettlement services, case management, employment and education support, and other refugee/immigrant services. Catholic Charities assists refugees, asylees and immigrants seeking legal relief like TPS, asylum, or naturalization.
• Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada - Large nonprofit providing free civil legal assistance, including some immigration-related help (e.g., family-based petitions, asylum defense and referrals).
• Nevada Legal Services - Offers free legal services on civil matters including some immigration support (immigration forms, U/T visas, VAWA petitions for eligible clients).
• UNLV Immigration Clinic (Community Advocacy Office) - Provides free immigration legal defense, especially for detained adults and unaccompanied children, and assists with DACA renewals and deportation defense. Their downtown office helps community members directly.
COMMUNITY-BASED LEGAL AND IMMIGRATION HELP
These are local immigration service providers (many bilingual) that help with paperwork, visas, adjustment of status, citizenship, petitions, and related services. Note: Some are fee-based - always check costs and credentials.
• La Casa del Inmigrante - Accredited nonprofit offering immigration legal services and community support.
• Latinos Immigration Services - Highly rated immigration & naturalization support.
• Servicio De Inmigracion, Inc - Local immigration & naturalization assistance.
• Liberty Immigration Services and Mundo Services Document Preparer Services, NOT ATTORNEY - Document and immigration support.
• Immigration Center for Women and Children - Focused legal support especially for cases like U visas/VAWA, naturalization and DACA.
• American Link Immigration Services - Local immigration assistance provider.
GOVERNMENT & OFFICIAL SUPPORT
• USCIS Las Vegas Field Office & USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) - Federal offices for immigration applications, biometrics, and appointments.
• Las Vegas Immigration Court - The local immigration court where legal cases for removal proceedings are heard; legal representation is strongly recommended.
SETTLEMENT & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
• Clark County Undocumented Immigrant Resources - Through Clark County social services you can access some programs regardless of immigration status, including referrals to legal support and community partners.
• Nevada 211 Citizenship & Immigration Assistance - A centralized free helpline and directory to find local services for legal help, English classes, and other support by zip code.
• Mental Health Support for Immigrant Families - Some pro-bono therapy resources are available through local partnerships, offering free counseling for immigrant communities.
TIPS & HOW TO USE THESE CHARITIES
• Contact Catholic Charities to explore comprehensive settlement support (housing, employment, legal referrals, youth mentoring).
• Use Nevada 211 (call or search online) to find English classes (ESL), citizenship prep, legal assistance and community services by location.
• If you're undocumented and need help, start with organizations like UNLV Immigration Clinic or Legal Aid to get referrals for deportation defense or relief options.
• Many smaller immigrant support providers are not attorneys - always verify credentials and ask about fees before signing up for legal services.
