Resources for Migrants

New Americans Hotline: 1-800-566-7636

“The New Americans hotline is a toll-free, multi-lingual hotline. The hotline provides live assistance in more than 200 languages. Anyone can call the hotline for information and referrals, regardless of citizenship or documented status. Calls to the hotline are confidential and anonymous.

The hotline operates from 9AM to 8PM (ET), Monday through Friday (excluding Federal holidays) and is managed by Catholic Charities Community Services.

Through the hotline, you can:

Ask general immigration and naturalization questions

Obtain referrals to immigrant-related public and private programs

Find out information about the ONA Opportunity Centers

Report immigration assistance fraud and schemes against immigrants”

Language-Learning Resources Recommended by AFRI Members:

Italki.com (language exchange community and tutors)

Tandem (application with language exchange community and tutors)

orangeorapple.com (make-you-own flash-card application with auto-play and sound. Directions for use are currently only in English and French, so Immigrant may need initial assistance for set up.)

Nemo - Particularly Nemo Spanish (On apple devices: Beginner level auto-play flashcards with sound, Spanish to English and vice versa - it’s great for the beginner who needs to learn initial vocabulary/pronunciation. Many of the settings have pictorial representations so they can be understood by both Spanish and English speakers. Learner can decide how often each card is repeated. Nemo is also available in many languages, but the format is different in each language and may not be as versatile.)