Misdelivered Document Reconciliation - please complete by COB Friday, 2/18/2022
PRM has asked that by COB 2/18/22, each USCCB affiliate complete this spreadsheet, “USCCB [Affiliate WRAPS CODE] Misdelivered Document Reconciliation” (must be logged into MRSConnect to access), detailing any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or Social Security Documents (SS) cards that have been misdelivered to your office. By "misdelivered," PRM means an EAD or SS card delivered to your office for an APA client not resettled/served by your office.
At a minimum, PRM needs to identify any misdelivered EADs or SS cards that are in your staff's possession at your office. Note on the spreadsheet, there is a dropdown in the status column noting if the document is 'in possession,' 'sent back to IOM,' or 'sent to correct affiliate.'
Please complete this spreadsheet to the best of your ability, rename the document with your affiliate WRAPS code (e.g., "USCCB VAUSCC01 Misdelivered Document Reconciliation") and email the completed spreadsheet to APA_Documentation@usccb.org by COB Friday, 2/18/2022. Please remember to password-protect/encrypt this document, as it will contain client information. You can direct questions to APA_Documentation@usccb.org. If your office has not received any misdelivered EADs or SS cards, please send an email to APA_Documentation@usccb.org confirming this.
Application Closed for APA Additional Direct Assistance
USCCB has obligated all available APA Additional Direct Assistance funding, and the application portal has been closed. At this time, additional funding from PRM for this purpose is not anticipated for the remainder of the APA project period.
Reminder - UAM Contact Information - please complete by COB today, 2/15/2022
A few weeks ago, many (but not all) APA sites received a request for contact information for Afghan minors (called "UAM" in the document). ORR was requesting this contact information so that ORR staff could provide follow-up services/information to eligible minors. If you received this spreadsheet with minors resettled by your site, please complete the spreadsheet and send to MRSRefugeeMinors@usccb.org by COB today (2/15/2022); please encrypt/password-protect any emails/documents with client information. Contact MRSRefugeeMinors@usccb.org with questions.
CORE Webinar: Covering U.S. Law Basics with Afghan Arrivals
Monday, February 28th at 10am and 2pm EST.
Are you new to refugee resettlement? Are you working with Afghan arrivals? Are you unsure how to discuss U.S. laws during Cultural Orientation? If you answered yes to at least two of the questions, this webinar is for you. In this session, you will gain tips on how to navigate conversations around basic rights and responsibilities, including child protection and personal safety. Through interactive discussions, you will also learn strategies on how to best discuss conversations around breaking the law and its impact on immigration status.
