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SEWA-AIFW MISSION

  • SEWA-AIFW is committed to bringing total family wellness to the Asian-Indian community.

  • To address immediate needs of families in crisis.

  • To provide outreach services to under-served communities.

  • To promote research to determine the services needed and to build bridges between the government, private foundations, and communities.

  • To create a corps of trained volunteers sensitive to the ethnic and cultural needs of the Asian-Indian community.

2010 Census and South Asians

Description: Did you know there are approximately 2.7 million South Asians living in the U.S.? Would you be surprised to know that South Asians was the fastest growing Asian American group in the U.S. in the 1990's? Where does all this information come from? From the Decennial U.S. Census!!

The Census is nationwide and occurs every 10 years and is written into the US Constitution. The demographic information is used for designating Federal funds to States and NGOs. It is important that immigrant populations participate in the Census so that funds can be allocated to our communities. One example is information printed in other languages, such as Spanish, Somali, Russian and Hmong. The Census data helps government and NGO's determine the need for more or less outreach to particular communities. Join us for a discussion about how the Census information is collected, privacy of information provided, who should respond to the Census and much more. Do you know what Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan communities have in common? Listen on March 6th for the answer! For more information

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What Can I Do If I Am An Immigrant In An Abusive Marriage?

If you are a CPR you do not have to remain married to your abusive spouse. You can still become a LPR even if you are divorced or separated from your spouse. If you still live with your abusive spouse, you do not need his cooperation to obtain LPR status.

To obtain LPR status you must file a petition, Form I-751, with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) ninety days prior to the expiration of your two-year card. If you have divorced your spouse, you may file Form I-751 as soon as you are divorced.

If you are filing Form I-751 without the help of the abuser, you must file under one of the following categories:

  • The marriage was entered into in good faith, but was terminated for good cause,
  • The marriage was entered into in good faith, but you have been the victim of domestic violence or extreme mental cruelty.
  • It would be an extreme hardship for you to return to your native country.
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Every Effort Helps

If you are a caring person, passionate about helping and empowering women of the Asian-Indian community in Minnesota and wish to volunteer, please contact us to help make a difference in someone’s life.

To volunteer, email:

info@sewa-aifw.org
or call our 24/7 response line 952-912-9100

 


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