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Join United Voices for Philadelphia this Saturday!

Apr 24, 2018

Nationalities Service Center has signed on to take part in the United Voices for Philadelphia Candidates Forum this Saturday at CCP from 11 AM-1:30PM. Both Republican and Democratic candidates running in the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Congressional districts will be invited and the hope is that we can...

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NSC Attorney Working to Release Detained Immigrant

Apr 18, 2018

“There was no interview or meeting — they just immediately took her in and processed her,” Meriano recalled, some 11 months later. After four hours, as federal authorities were about to ship Kleinauskaite to the detention center in York County where she’s been jailed ever...

The Inquirer reports on Philadelphia ICE office

Apr 12, 2018

The Inquirer recently launched a series titled "No Sanctuary," which reports and reflects on the increased policing on our city's most vulnerable immigrant populations. NSC has been fighting back against these aggressive tactics by representing people who have been arrested and...

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WHYY: An immigrant’s tale of becoming Philadelphia’s lawyer

Mar 15, 2018

Global Taste Honoree and former City Solicitor Sozi Tulante was interviewed in this recent piece for WHYY. Follow the link below for his reflections on his career, his role in Philadelphia's status as a "Sanctuary City," and his personal experience growing up in Philadelphia as in...

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NSC's Employment Partnership with WebLinc Highlighted

Mar 14, 2018

NSC's partnership with Weblinc was featured as an example of ethical, impactful corporate action in a recent article in Technical.ly Philly. Read the full article to learn more!...

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NSC Board Member Featured in Billy Penn "Who's Next"

Feb 13, 2018

Kate Rivera, NSC Board member and 1st Vice Chair, was featured in Billy Penn's "Who’s Next Politics: 13 Philly millennials shaping policy for the future." You...

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Mark Your Calendar!

Jan 18, 2018
Save the Date for Global Tastes 2018!

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

VIP 6-7pm
General Event 7-10pm

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150 N. 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Immigration News

DACA Renewal Webinar Today!

Jan 16, 2018

Hoy a las 5pm, Nationalities Service Center (NSC) y PICC estarán llevando a cabo un seminario web sobre las renovaciones de DACA.

Un juez federal recientemente impidió que la administración de Trump terminara el programa de DACA y ordenó al gobierno que reanude el procesamiento de las...

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Taking Risks Is Part of the Territory for These Philadelphia Nonprofits

Jan 12, 2018

"Like so many other nonprofits, Nationalities Service Center in Philadelphia had a rough year in 2017. However, their commitment to their mission, their resilience, and their smart planning allowed them to survive into 2018 and hopefully beyond.

Last year was tough for many...