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LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: TALKING TO IMMIGRATION 1
VOCABULARY BUILDER:
ID = Short for "identification"
Status = Your (official/legal) situation in a country
Work permit = Something that allows you to legally work in a country
To deport someone = To send someone back to another country, usually to his/her country of origin
Date of entry = The date that you entered the country
EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Remember to choose the most natural-sounding answer.
THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:
Your application was denied. = Your application was not approved.
You can refile in three months. = You can apply again in three months.
You can get a visa on arrival. = You can receive a visa when you arrive in a country (you don't have to do this in advance).
You have to pay the fee before we can process your application. = You must pay the fee before your application is reviewed.
Have you ever had your visa revoked? = Has your visa ever been officially cancelled?
RESOURCES FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: FLORIDA (USA)
(Check our other exercises below for resources in other places.)
Here are key resources and support services available for new immigrants in Florida, including legal help, community support, language learning, health services, and more:
LEGAL AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE
Florida Immigration Law and Justice Center
Provides affordable or free immigration legal services, including help with asylum, family petitions, citizenship and removal defense.
Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC)
Statewide grassroots organization offering free legal screenings, citizenship application help, know-your-rights resources, and advocacy support.
Gulf Coast Legal Services - Immigration Help
Free legal assistance for eligible immigrants in cases like asylum, family immigration, deportation defense, workplace rights, and "know your rights" presentations.
Miami-Dade Office of New Americans
Local government program connecting immigrants with legal support, citizenship workshops, language resources, and other settlement services in Miami-Dade County.
Florida Law Help
Statewide portal to connect low-income residents, including immigrants, with free legal information and services (housing, public benefits, legal clinics).
LSF Family Focus Immigration Services
Offers affordable legal counseling and application assistance for residency, family reunification, and citizenship processes.
COMMUNITY, MENTORSHIP, AND INTEGRATION SUPPORT
NicerFL (Newcomer Support & Education)
Nonprofit that provides mentorship, family literacy, English language support, community referrals, and cultural orientation for refugees and new immigrants.
Northeast Florida Immigrant Resource Alliance (NEFIRA)
Assists immigrant families in Northeast Florida with information, referrals, English classes (ESOL), childcare/transport support, and citizenship workshops.
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Florida Department of Health - Refugee Health Program
Coordinates health screenings and access to medical services for refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and other eligible groups through local health departments.
How to use these resources
Legal help: Contact immigration legal centers early - many offer free consultations or sliding-scale assistance.
Language & connections: Join ESOL/mentorship programs (like NicerFL or NEFIRA) to build English skills and community support.
Health services: Visit your local county health department for refugee health screenings.
Know your rights: Use resources from FLIC and legal aid organizations to stay informed about your immigration rights and duties.
Tip for immediate help (!)
If you're uncertain what to contact first:
Try calling 211 (United Way) for referrals to local immigrant-friendly services in your area.
Ask for support from local public libraries - many host free English classes, job help, and resource guides.
