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नागरिकता सहायता नागरिकता सहायता नागरिकता क्लिनिक और अपडेट Please complete this intake form to register for an upcoming Citizenship Clinic. These Citizenship Clinics are hosted by the Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) in partnership with The Korean Women's Association (KWA). The purpose is to connect Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) to the information and services they need to successfully apply for citizenship and become active members in our community. Translated posters are available in Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, and Khmer in the pdf to the right. Use the arrows to scroll to each language. What to expect at the Citizenship Clinic: We will conduct a general intake, legal screening, form preparation, quality review, copy, and exit with all clients. Date: Citizenship Clinics will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month starting in February 2026. Please see more information below. Time: By appointment only, limited spots available. You may sign up for one session, which may take up to 45 minutes. Please see more information below. Cost: There is no cost for attending the clinic. But, you must pay a $760 Application Fee to USCIS as part of your citizenship application. If your household income is between FPL 150-400%, the application fee can be reduced to $380. If you receive public benefits (such as SNAP or Apple Health), the application fee can be waived. Location: Thurston county, WA (the exact address will be provided after you register successfully) For any questions, please email us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Thank you. Client Intake Form for Citizenship Clinics Citizenship Classes Are you interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? Besides the clinics, APIC SPS will also offer these Citizenship Classes to help prepare Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) to successfully complete the naturalization interview and test. This is a 4 month course, where we will focus on building participant’s (1) understanding of the English language, and (2) understanding of U.S. history and of the principles and form of government in the U.S. Date: Citizenship Classes will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month: March 26, 2026 May 28, 2026 July 23, 2026 September 24, 2026 What to Expect: Through the four classes we will practice English (speaking/comprehension, writing, and reading) and Civics (both the old 2008 and new 2025 tests) reviewing American History, Principles of American Government, and Symbols, Holidays, and Geography. Time: 5:30pm — 7:00pm Cost: FREE! Location: Online on Zoom. Please register at tinyurl.com/jt224fdb For any questions, please email apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Citizenship Class Citizenship Class Schedule Citizenship Class 1/2 Citizenship Class Registration आप्रवासन न्याय वाशिंगटन राज्य में एएपीआई आप्रवासियों के लिए पूर्ण, सुरक्षित और स्वस्थ जीवन जीने के लिए, हमें सुरक्षित और सहायक संस्थानों और नीतियों की आवश्यकता है जो सभी व्यक्तियों की सेवा करती हैं, भले ही आप्रवासन स्थिति कुछ भी हो। यह महत्वपूर्ण क्यों है? 1996 के कल्याण सुधार अधिनियम के कारण, कई अप्रवासी अपने निवास के पहले पांच वर्षों के लिए सुरक्षा जाल कार्यक्रमों के लिए पात्र नहीं हैं, और सार्वजनिक शुल्क के डर ने अधिक अप्रवासियों को सेवाओं तक पहुँचने से हतोत्साहित किया है। वाशिंगटन राज्य में रहने वाले 800,000 से अधिक AAPI में से लगभग आधे विदेशी मूल के हैं। इसमें लगभग 60,000 गैर-दस्तावेज एएपीआई शामिल हैं ( देश भर में लगभग 1.7 मिलियन गैर-दस्तावेज एएपीआई हैं) । वाशिंगटन में 73% एशियाई अमेरिकी घर पर अंग्रेजी के अलावा अन्य भाषा बोलते हैं, और उनमें से 44% से अधिक अंग्रेजी "बहुत अच्छी तरह से" से कम बोलते हैं। वाशिंगटन में लगभग 60,707 एशियाई अमेरिकी (10%) गरीबी में रहते हैं और वाशिंगटन में लगभग 7,951 एनएचपीआई (17%) गरीबी में रहते हैं, जो सार्वजनिक सहायता की आवश्यकता को दर्शाता है। मुख्यधारा के आख्यानों के विपरीत, एएपीआई समूहों के बीच उच्च स्तर की सामाजिक-आर्थिक, जातीय और भाषाई/सांस्कृतिक विविधता है। उदाहरण के लिए, भारतीय परिवारों की औसत आय $115,105 है, जबकि हमोंग परिवारों की औसत आय $53,717 है। इसके लिए, एपीआईसी मुफ्त/कम कानूनी सहायता तक आपकी पहुंच का समर्थन करता है, और निम्नलिखित नीति अनुशंसाओं की वकालत करता है: एलईपी पाथवे का विस्तार करें: एलईपी फंडिंग नौकरी प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रमों, ईएसएल कक्षाओं और कार्य समर्थन के माध्यम से शरणार्थियों और आप्रवासियों के लिए आर्थिक आत्मनिर्भरता को बढ़ावा देती है जो नौकरी के अवसरों और प्राकृतिककरण के लिए एक ठोस आधार प्रदान करती है। एलईपी स्वास्थ्य और सामाजिक सेवाओं की मांग करने वाले वरिष्ठ नागरिकों तक भी पहुंच प्रदान करता है। मंदी के बाद LEP पाथवे फंडिंग में कटौती की गई थी और तब से इसे मूल राशि में बहाल नहीं किया गया है। प्राकृतिककरण सेवाओं के लिए धन में वृद्धि: वाशिंगटन राज्य का प्राकृतिककरण कार्यक्रम शरणार्थियों और अप्रवासियों को नागरिक बनने में मदद करता है, नागरिकता आवेदन, अंग्रेजी और नागरिक शास्त्र कक्षाओं, और साक्षात्कार की तैयारी के साथ सहायता के माध्यम से। बुजुर्ग और विकलांग शरणार्थी और अप्रवासी प्राकृतिककरण कार्यक्रम के प्राथमिक प्राप्तकर्ता हैं। कानूनी रक्षा कोष के लिए धन आवंटित करें: कानून के तहत, अप्रवासियों को एक वकील तक पहुंच की गारंटी नहीं है और अक्सर कानूनी प्रतिनिधित्व के बिना खुद को आव्रजन अदालत में पाते हैं। यह फंड अप्रवासियों को उनके समुदाय में रहने के लिए आवश्यक उचित संसाधन और उपकरण प्रदान करने के लिए आवश्यक है, भले ही वे एक वकील का खर्च उठा सकते हों। बेरोजगारी लाभ के लिए पात्रता का विस्तार करें: इतिहास में सबसे बड़े आर्थिक संकटों में से एक के साथ, अनिर्दिष्ट श्रमिक बेरोजगारी बीमा तक पहुंच के योग्य हैं। सभी अप्रवासियों का समर्थन करने और उनका उत्थान करने के लिए सभी को बेरोजगारी लाभ देना आवश्यक है। गैर-दस्तावेज वाले अप्रवासियों की रक्षा करें: कीप वाशिंगटन वर्किंग एंड कोर्ट्स ओपन फॉर ऑल के पारित होने के साथ, हमारी राज्य सरकार को गैर-दस्तावेज वाशिंगटनियों की सुरक्षा को प्राथमिकता देना जारी रखना चाहिए और संघीय आव्रजन प्रवर्तन एजेंसियों की शक्ति और कार्यों को कम करना चाहिए। इसमें सरकारी एजेंसियों और आप्रवासन प्रवर्तन एजेंसियों के बीच किसी भी अनुचित सहयोग को समाप्त करना, गवर्नर क्षमा की शक्ति और आवृत्ति में वृद्धि करना, और लाभकारी निरोध केंद्रों को समाप्त करना शामिल है। Immigration Legal Assistance Immigration Advocates has a directory of organizations that offer legal assistance for immigration. You can search through their resources at their site www.immigrationadvocates.org . There are filters to sort by location, language, types of assistance, and more. Additionally, the Fair Fight Bond Fund provides support in and outside detention through physical, emotional, linguistic, and financial assistance. This fund is an initiative of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) . Contact the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline at 844-724-3737 or bond@waisn.org . Legal Assistance Directory WAISN Fair Fight Bond Fund Know Your Rights Northwest Immigrant Rights Project has compiled several resources to help you understand your rights when interacting with various law enforcement officials and officers. It is important to be aware of your rights and the rights of fellow community members. You can also report an ICE raid in Washington State by calling the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network’s hotline (1-844-724-3737). If you are outside of Washington, contact United We Dream’s hotline at 1-444-363-1423. Know Your Rights Info The ACLU has also created an empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). The videos are available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Urdu. Immigrant Safety Plan Learn More About the Immigrant Safety Plan The Immigrant Safety Plan document is a collective community resource to help parents plan for the care of their child(ren) (with or without status) in the event that a parent is unable to care for their child, particularly if the parent is detained or deported. USCIS Resources and Forms You can visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ site for information on form fees, eligibility requirements, fee waiver eligibility, and filing requirements at https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship . To file online, follow this link: Application for Naturalization To file by mail, follow this link to the form required: Application for Naturalization You can find instructions for filing Form N-400, either on-line or by mail, by following this link: Form N-400, Application for Naturalization Nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents must now file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Visit USCIS Preparing for the Interview and Test Learn About U.S. Citizenship Roadmap to Citizenship guide How to waive citizenship fees for eligible applicants Citizenship Resource Center Citizenship and Naturalization How Do I Apply for Citizenship? A Guide to Naturalization The Naturalization Interview and Test Study for the Test Check for Test Updates Citizenship Multilingual Resources Practice Civics Test Preparing for the Oath

आयोजन Citizenship Clinics Are you interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? These Citizenship Clinics are hosted by the Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) in partnership with The Korean Women's Association (KWA) to support Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) in applying for citizenship. Attendees will receive assistance in completing Form N-400 Application for Naturalization. Register to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/3vjard6p Date: Citizenship Clinics will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month starting in February 2026. February 26, 2026 April 23, 2026 June 25, 2026 August 27, 2026 Translated posters are available in Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, and Khmer in the pdf to the right. Use the arrows to scroll to each language. What to expect at the Citizenship Clinic: We will conduct a general intake, legal screening, form preparation, quality review, copy, and exit with all clients. Date: Citizenship Clinics will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month starting in February 2026. Please see more information below. Time: By appointment only, limited spots available. You may sign up for one session, which may take up to 45 minutes. Please see more information below. Cost: There is no cost for attending the clinic. But, you must pay a $760 Application Fee to USCIS as part of your citizenship application. If your household income is between FPL 150-400%, the application fee can be reduced to $380. If you receive public benefits (such as SNAP or Apple Health), the application fee can be waived. Location: Thurston county, WA (the exact address will be provided after you register successfully) For any questions, please email us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Thank you. Client Intake Form for Citizenship Clinics Citizenship Class Are you interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? Besides the clinics, APIC SPS will also offer these Citizenship Classes to help prepare Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) to successfully complete the naturalization interview and test. This is a 4 month course, where we will focus on building participant’s (1) understanding of the English language, and (2) understanding of U.S. history and of the principles and form of government in the U.S. Date: Citizenship Classes will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month: March 26, 2026 May 28, 2026 July 23, 2026 September 24, 2026 What to Expect: Through the four classes we will practice English (speaking/comprehension, writing, and reading) and Civics (both the old 2008 and new 2025 tests) reviewing American History, Principles of American Government, and Symbols, Holidays, and Geography. Time: 5:30pm — 7:00pm Cost: FREE! Location: Online on Zoom. Please register at tinyurl.com/jt224fdb For any questions, please email apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Citizenship Class Citizenship Class Schedule Citizenship Class 1/2 Citizenship Class Registration March 28, 2026 Race Dialogue 2026 Race Dialogue: Cultivating an Anti-Racist Community: Sharing and telling stories that unite, inspire, and empower us is crucial if we are to move forward together, in all our diversity, toward a future where everyone can thrive. You are invited to share your thoughts and stories to help shape a shared vision for our country & future. Join us! Seatings are limited so Register now or by March 20th: https://forms.gle/TrRhsAm7VLPk55JP8. Date: March 28, 2026 Time: 10am-1pm (light lunch will be provided to those in person) Location: Lacey, WA or Zoom Race Dialogue Registration April 18, 2026 Thurston County Homebuying Expo The Thurston County Homebuying Expo in November 2025 was a great success! We will hold another Homebuying Expo on April 18. Come learn about resources to make your dream of becoming a homeowner come true. There will be workshops and resource tables. APIC SPS is a co-sponsor of this event and encourages you to spread the word, and join us! The Expo is free and open to the public , no registration needed! May 1-2, 2026 Thurston Forward DEIB Summit The Thurston Forward: DEIB Summit is a two-day community experience dedicated to strengthening collaboration across Thurston County through the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The Summit opens Friday, May 1st, with a Connection & Networking Experience designed to spark relationships, build trust, and ground participants in shared purpose. On Saturday, the gathering continues with a full day of collective learning, storytelling, youth leadership, and interactive development sessions that will deepen understanding, inspire courageous conversation, and encourage community-centered action. Location: SPSCC Lacey Campus at 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503 Registration details to come.

एशियाई प्रशांत द्वीप समूह गठबंधन-एसपीएस Home: Who We Are हम कौन हैं एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर्स कोएलिशन-साउथ पुगेट साउंड चैप्टर वाशिंगटन के एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर्स कोएलिशन (APIC-WA) का हिस्सा है। हम इसके लिए वकालत करके इक्विटी को बढ़ावा देने के लिए समर्पित हैं: सांस्कृतिक रूप से सक्षम और भाषाई रूप से सुलभ स्वास्थ्य और मानव सेवाएं छोटे व्यवसायों के लिए आर्थिक विकास नागरिक और मानवाधिकार शिक्षा तक समान पहुंच और एशियाई प्रशांत अमेरिकियों के लिए कई अन्य चिंताएं, जिनमें अप्रवासी, शरणार्थी और वाशिंगटन राज्य के साउथ पुगेट साउंड क्षेत्र के नागरिक शामिल हैं हम क्या करते हैं समुदाय के पहुंच के बाहर समुदाय की मदद करना और अधिक जानें नागरिकता सहायता एक समय में एक कदम और अधिक जानें वकालत और नागरिक जुड़ाव हम यहां हैं, हम गिनते हैं, हम वोट करते हैं और अधिक जानें Home: What We Do Look out for our events! Our Heritage Month is soon. Visit our event page. हम अप्रवासियों, शरणार्थियों और नागरिकों सहित एशियाई प्रशांत अमेरिकियों को एक साथ लाते हैं, ताकि हमारी सामूहिक शक्ति का उपयोग करके our समुदाय को सशक्त बनाया जा सके।

हमारी नीति के उद्देश्य President Lin Crowley She/her/hers President of APIC SPS and Evergreen State College Professor Before APIC SPS became a nonprofit, Lin founded the SOUTH PUGET SOUND chapter of APIC in 2003 and has been collaborating with local community organizations as a part of the Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of Washington. Lin is excited to dedicate our organization to bridge and strengthen our AA-NH/PI communities through culturally informed outreach, education, and policy advocacy that advance equitable access to health and human services, economic opportunity, civil rights, and education. Secretary Ting-Ju Tai She/her/hers Program Supervisor, Beginning Educator Support Team, OSPI Ting-Ju Tai (戴廷如) is originally from Taiwan and now lives in Lacey with her husband and their cat, Xing Xing. She serves as a Program Supervisor with the Beginning Educator Support Team at OSPI, supporting new teachers and mentors across Washington. With over a decade of experience in education, mentoring, and advising in both the U.S. and Taiwan, she anchors her work in equity, inclusion, and belonging. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, exploring Washington, and connecting with family in Taiwan. VP of Operations Alana Bradshaw She/her/hers Thurston County, Administrative Services Manager With more than a decade of experience in human resources, equity work, and organizational leadership in public and non-profit organizations in Thurston County, Alana is committed to creating spaces where everyone feels valued and supported. Alana holds a MA in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga and a BA in Business Administration from Saint Martin's. Treasurer Bing Xu She/her/hers World Financial Group Senior Marketing Director (Independent Agent) Bing has over 20 years of experience in international business and now works as a financial professional, helping clients with education funding, retirement, Medicare, long-term care, and more. She has lived in Lacey, WA for nearly 25 years with her husband and her college-aged son. Bing is also an active community volunteer, having served with organizations such as OACA, APIC SPS, CIE, and various youth groups for over two decades. Board Member Joyleen Haser She/her/hers COFA/Micronesian Community Joyleen is a Lacey resident who is passionate about Micronesian and COFA civic engagement. She attended Pacific Islands University and Grace Christian University. She has been involved in the Micronesian Women's Network and is fluent in Chuukese. Board Member Jayachitra Chandrasekaran She/her/hers President of the India South Sound Association Jayachitra is a classical bharathanatiyam dancer and entrepreneur who represents the Indian community in Olympia. She is the president and co-founder of the India South Sound Association. Jayachitra has been a resident of Olympia for the past 25 years. Her organization has been inspiring and training young spirits to share Indian culture through dance, yoga, sports, music, drama, youth groups, and community service. She believes that the bonds that unite us are stronger than the barriers that separate us. Board Member Donald Lee Brannam PhD He/him/his Retired education administrator Donald has been a teacher, career education coordinator, vocational director, principal and superintendent in WA public schools. He has also worked as a university professor in teacher education. Recently he has enjoyed volunteering serving students learning English as a Second Language (ESL) and Second Language Learners (SLL). He have two daughters adopted from foreign countries and is very supported of adoption programs and migrant children relocation programs. Board Member Mario Banuelos He/him/his North Sound Accountable Community of Health - Workforce Development Manager Mario is a regional health system leader strengthening cross-sector partnerships and advancing community-based care. He is honored to serve in the National Community Health Worker (CHW) field contributing to national workforce policy, leadership development, and system integration infrastructure across the United States. His leadership approach emphasizes people first, clear communication, consistency and long-term multigenerational impact.

हमारा विशेष कार्य एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर्स कोएलिशन साउथ पुगेट साउंड (APIC SPS) एक गैर-पक्षपाती गठबंधन है जो सांस्कृतिक रूप से सक्षम और भाषाई रूप से सुलभ स्वास्थ्य और मानव सेवाओं, छोटे व्यवसायों के लिए आर्थिक विकास, नागरिक और मानव अधिकारों, शिक्षा तक समान पहुंच और एपीआई की अन्य चिंताओं के लिए समान पहुंच को बढ़ावा देता है। . हम चुनावी और सार्वजनिक नीति प्रक्रियाओं में एशियाई अमेरिकी प्रशांत द्वीप समूह (एएपीआई) की नागरिक भागीदारी को प्रोत्साहित और बढ़ावा देते हैं। Our Mission Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) is a statewide network of community organizations dedicated to racial and economic justice for all Asians and Pacific Islanders in solidarity with Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) was created after the 1996 Welfare Reform Act significantly impacted and reduced non-citizens’ federal eligibility for public assistance programs. After recognizing the need for a collective voice advocating for the rights and equity of foreign-born Asian and Pacific Islanders (API), APIC began lobbying for the Washington State legislature to address the gap created by federal legislation. Building off this legacy, every year APIC Chapters from King, Pierce, Snohomish, Yakima, and Spokane counties and South Puget Sound bring together immigrants, refugees, and citizens from Washington state to meet with the Governor, State Representatives, and State Senators to advocate for the issues most impactful to our communities. Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound is a part of APIC of Washington's network with its own nonprofit status. Our Values Honoring our history We must preserve and learn from the past. We celebrate our unique stories, successes and struggles, pain, and disappointments. Valuing the intergenerational wisdom our community has means cultivating meaningful connections between generations. We center youth voices and leadership as we continue to grow. Commitment to Equity and Justice Centering the voices and lived experiences of oppressed communities comes first. We must acknowledge the intersections of privilege and oppression. We are committed to fighting against white supremacy through an anti-racist lens. Modeling Integrity We move at the speed of trust and consensus. Transparency is a top priority. Nourishing Community It is vital to create spaces for learning, reflection, and expression through mediums such as cultural/spiritual arts and literary mediums. We build and lift each other up with love, compassion, and empathy. Leading with Courage and Passion We embrace differences and lean into discomfort. We celebrate success and acknowledge the wisdom of failure. Building Power and Solidarity Our ancestors are always with us. We recognize the interconnectedness of our oppression and the work of those who came before us. We ground our work in the struggles of Indigenous communities.

हमारा विशेष कार्य एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर्स कोएलिशन साउथ पुगेट साउंड (APIC SPS) एक गैर-पक्षपाती गठबंधन है जो सांस्कृतिक रूप से सक्षम और भाषाई रूप से सुलभ स्वास्थ्य और मानव सेवाओं, छोटे व्यवसायों के लिए आर्थिक विकास, नागरिक और मानव अधिकारों, शिक्षा तक समान पहुंच और एपीआई की अन्य चिंताओं के लिए समान पहुंच को बढ़ावा देता है। . हम चुनावी और सार्वजनिक नीति प्रक्रियाओं में एशियाई अमेरिकी प्रशांत द्वीप समूह (एएपीआई) की नागरिक भागीदारी को प्रोत्साहित और बढ़ावा देते हैं। संपर्क करना संपर्क सह-अध्यक्ष/कार्यक्रम निदेशक: लिन क्रॉली, @ lincrowley@gmail.com , या सह-अध्यक्ष ब्रायन लॉक @ brian_lock@comcast.net और apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com यदि कोई प्रश्न हैं। Our Mission We dedicate to bridge and strengthen our AA-NH/PI communities through culturally informed outreach, education, and policy advocacy that advance equitable access to health and human services, economic opportunity, civil rights, and education. Our Vision To create a welcoming and inclusive community for AA-NH/PI individuals and organizations in the South Puget Sound area of Washington State To achieve our mission, APIC SPS is guided by the following values and behaviors: Honoring our history We must preserve and learn from the past. We celebrate our unique stories, successes and struggles, pain, and disappointments. Valuing the intergenerational wisdom our community has means cultivating meaningful connections between generations. We center youth voices and leadership as we continue to grow. Commitment to Equity and Justice Centering the voices and lived experiences of oppressed communities comes first. We must acknowledge the intersections of privilege and oppression. We are committed to fighting against white supremacy through an anti-racist lens. Modeling Integrity We move at the speed of trust and consensus. Transparency is a top priority. Nourishing Community It is vital to create spaces for learning, reflection, and expression through mediums such as cultural/spiritual arts and literary mediums. We build and lift each other up with love, compassion, and empathy. Leading with Courage and Passion We embrace differences and lean into discomfort. We celebrate success and acknowledge the wisdom of failure. Building Power and Solidarity Our ancestors are always with us. We recognize the interconnectedness of our oppression and the work of those who came before us. We ground our work in the struggles of Indigenous communities.

आयोजन Thank you for showing up in May as we shared the stories, cultures, and contributions of our Asian, Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander American (AANHPI) community The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia and the Evergreen State College and local community organizations, invited all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. We had food vendors, performances, and activities for the entire family. The mission of this event was to highlight Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities, cultures, traditions, and experiences. This event on May 24 was held at The House of Welcome at the Evergreen State College. More than 950 people participated! Thank you for joining us. If you are interested in helping coordinate or volunteer for our Heritage Month in the future, please c ontact us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com. Give Us Feedback! Your feedback is important to us! Please take a few minutes to tell us what you enjoyed and what we can do for our next celebration! Give us feedback

समुदाय के पहुंच के बाहर 요약 워싱턴주에 거주하는 18세 이상인 이민자이고, 이민 신분 때문에 연방 재난 지원금이나 실업 수당을 받을 자격이 없으며, 코비드 19 팬데믹 때문에 어려운 시기를 겪고 있다면, 귀하는 워싱턴주 코비드 19 이민자 구제 기금을 신청할 수 있습니다. 신청이 승인되면 최소 $1,000를 받을 수 있으며, 이 지급금은 대출이 아니므로 상환할 필요가 없습니다. 귀하의 정보는 안전하게 보호되며, 절대로 정부나 ICE와 자발적으로 공유되지 않습니다. 이 기금에는 생활보호 대상자(public charge) 규칙이 적용되지 않을 것입니다. 신청서 작성은 여러 언어로 가능하며 신청서 작성을 위한 도움도 여러 언어로 제공됩니다. 신청 기간은 2022년 9월 19일부터 2022년 11월 14일까지이며, 신청은 항상 무료입니다. 신청하려면 www.immigrantreliefwa.org 를 방문하십시오. 신청에 관하여 무료로 도움을 받고 싶다면, 웹사이트에 나열된 비영리 단체 중 한 곳에 연락하거나, 844-620-1999 에 전화하십시오. 신청하려면

हमारा विशेष कार्य एपीआईसी-साउथ पुजेट साउंड एशियाई और प्रशांत द्वीपसमूह समुदाय के लिए सुलभ संसाधनों की पेशकश करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है। नीचे आपको आप्रवास, खाद्य सुरक्षा, मतदाता पंजीकरण आदि पर संसाधन मिलेंगे। हम अधिक भाषा-सुलभ स्रोत प्रदान करने के लिए काम कर रहे हैं और जैसे-जैसे हमारा काम जारी रहेगा, हम इस पेज को अपडेट करेंगे। Government Financial Resources The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has compiled financial and community resources for federal workers impacted by a federal government shutdown. The Office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) has also compiled resources for Thurston and Pierce Counties. View all links below. View DFI Financial Resources View Thurston County Resources View Pierce County Resources Office of Financial Management Population Report: Washington State's Immigrant Population 2010-2021 by Wei Yen, Ph.D. Immigrant population has increased by 29% in Washington during 2010-21, with a larger increase in the immigrant group of naturalized citizens (37%). In 2021, the total immigrant population was 1,149,000. Shares of females in each immigrant population group remained about the same across the years, although the shares varied among the groups, between 40% and 60%. While the share of adults 18-64 declined in the U.S.-born citizen group to 58%, it remained the same in the immigrant groups (around 75% for naturalized citizen group and legal immigrant group, and 90% for the undocumented immigrant group). The share of individuals with Hispanic origin had a gradual but steady increase in the U.S.-born citizen group (8% to 12%). However, the undocumented immigrant group share declined from 54% to 39%. The shares of non-Hispanic white population declined in the U.S.-born citizen group (80% to 72%)3 and the legal immigrant group (32% to 23%). The shares of non-Hispanic Asians or Pacific Islanders increased in the legal Office of Financial Management 2 immigrant group (27% to 36%) and the undocumented immigrant group (27% to 43%). In the adult population age 18-64, all groups except the legal immigrant group had increased shares with a 4-year college degree or higher. The undocumented immigrant group had the largest change (22% to 47%). For all groups, shares of adults 18-64 who were employed increased to the highest point in 2019 (above 70%) and then declined in 2021. Shares of adults 18-64 in low-income families (less than 200% of the federal poverty level) declined in all groups, particularly in the undocumented immigrant group in which the share dropped by half (56% to 28%). Read the OFM Report Here Read the WA Immigrant Population Report Here वाशिंगटन इमिग्रेंट सॉलिडेरिटी नेटवर्क रिसोर्स फाइंडर: आसानी से खोजने वाले सर्च बार में इमिग्रेशन, फैमिली केयर, COVID-19 और कानूनी सेवाओं की व्यापक सूची ACLU वाशिंगटन: पुलिस कानून, आव्रजन अधिकार, शैक्षिक संसाधन, और बहुत कुछ APIC- स्पोकेन: अतिरिक्त संसाधनों की पेशकश करने वाली APIC की एक अन्य स्थानीय शाखा एशियाई परामर्श और रेफरल सेवाएं: सिएटल स्थित आप्रवासन, कानूनी, रोजगार, और बच्चों की देखभाल सेवाओं के लिए सुलभ भाषा वातावरण के साथ केंद्र नागरिक अधिकारिता के लिए एशियाई प्रशांत द्वीपवासी अमेरिकी (APACE): मतदाता शिक्षा और अधिकारिता कार्यक्रम पुलिस जवाबदेही के लिए वाशिंगटन गठबंधन: पुलिस जवाबदेही वकालत वाशिंगटन कम्युनिटी एलायंस: हमारे राज्य में निर्वाचित कार्यालय के हर स्तर पर रंग के लोगों के लिए प्रतिनिधित्व अंतर को बंद करने का लक्ष्य_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb358d_136bad5cf एशियाई प्रशांत अमेरिकी मामलों के लिए वाशिंगटन राज्य आयोग: COVID-19 राहत, डेटा पृथक्करण, LGTBTQ+ संसाधनों और घृणा अपराध रिपोर्टिंग सिस्टम पर भाषा सुलभ संसाधन

समुदाय के पहुंच के बाहर Bản tóm tắt Nếu bạn là người nhập cư sống ở Tiểu bang Washington, bạn không hội đủ điều kiện nhận quỹ kích thích liên bang hoặc bảo hiểm thất nghiệp do tình trạng nhập cư của bạn, và bạn đang gặp khó khăn vì đại dịch COVID-19, bạn có thể đăng ký xin Quỹ Cứu trợ Di dân COVID-19 của Washington. Nếu đơn đăng ký của bạn được phê duyệt, bạn có thể nhận được ít nhất là $1.000. Đây không phải là khoản vay, và bạn sẽ không phải trả lại bất cứ thứ gì. Thông tin của bạn được an toàn và được bảo vệ: thông tin sẽ không bao giờ được chia sẻ tự nguyện với chính phủ hoặc ICE. Quy tắc gánh nặng xã hội không áp dụng cho quỹ này. Bạn có thể đăng ký hoặc nhận trợ giúp về đơn đăng ký bằng nhiều ngôn ngữ. Thời gian đăng ký từ ngày 19 tháng 9 năm 2022 đến ngày 14 tháng 11 năm 2022. Bạn luôn được đăng ký miễn phí. Để đăng ký, hãy truy cập www.immigrantreliefwa.org . Nếu bạn muốn nhận trợ giúp miễn phí về đơn đăng ký, bạn có thể liên hệ với một trong các tổ chức cộng đồng được liệt kê trên trang web, hoặc gọi 360-499-3616. Để đăng ký, hãy truy cập

समाचार March 28 Race Dialogue: Cultivating an Anti-Racist Community Our Race Dialogue will be held on March 28 from 10 AM to 1 PM in Lacey, WA. Please register for a Zoom if you would like to join us online! Telling stories that unite, inspire, and empower us is crucial if we are to move forward together, in all our diversity, toward a future where everyone can thrive. You are invited to share your thoughts and stories to help shape a shared vision of our country and future. Register for the Race Dialogue April 18, 2026 Thurston County Homebuying Expo The Thurston County Homebuying Expo in November 2025 was a great success! We will hold another Homebuying Expo on April 18. Come learn about resources to make your dream of becoming a homeowner come true. There will be workshops and resource tables. APIC SPS is a co-sponsor of this event and encourages you to spread the word, and join us! The Expo is free and open to the public , no registration needed! Savor the sights and sounds and join us to celebrate the AANHPI Heritage Month! The Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia, and local community organizations invite all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures. We will have food vendors, performances, resources, and activities for the entire family. Date: May 23, 2026 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: South Puget Sound Community College's Lacey Campus in Building #1 at 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 . If you are interested in helping coordinate or volunteering for our Heritage Month in the future, please sign up using this volunteer form . AANHPI Heritage Month Info May 23 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration Government Financial Resources The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has compiled financial and community resources for federal workers impacted by a federal government shutdown. The Office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) has also compiled resources for Thurston and Pierce Counties. View all links below. View DFI Financial Resources View Thurston County Resources View Pierce County Resources Health News Updates 1. Devastating impacts to Medicaid. Kaiser Family Foundation estimates Washington will lose at least $3 billion per year in federal Medicaid dollars each year for the next 10 years. 250,000 Washingtonians will lose Medicaid coverage & to be priced out of the state’s health care exchange. The bill has several provisions directly targeting refugees and other humanitarian entrants, with most groups cut off from Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Affordable Care Act access starting next year. Read more here. The graphic on the right showcases these statistics and how they will impact children in WA State. 2. All Washingtonians on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see benefits reduced. 1 million Washingtonians who receive assistance from SNAP will see their benefits reduced under the bill and more than 130,000 Washingtonians could lose benefits. 3. Clean energy investments at risk. The bill passed out of Congress puts at least $8.7 billion in Washington’s clean energy investments at risk. The U.S. Climate Alliance estimates the bill’s removal of wind and solar energy tax credits will raise Washington households’ electricity costs by $115 per year by 2029. The WA State Department of Health has a new website for accessing key information about the DOH's interactions with the federal government. Visit the WA DOH Hub Washington Apple Health Expanding Coverage Washington Apple Health has expanded coverage to Washingtonians (including undocumented individuals)! 🌐The application for the expanded coverage has closed, but you can still apply via https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/ for the opportunity to be randomly selected to enroll if space opens. Visit the website for more eligibility information or call the following phone numbers depending on your age: If you are between 19-64 years old call 1-855-923-4633 If you are 65+ years old call 1-877-501-2233 Call or check their website for more information! पिछले समाचार पत्र February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 मई 2022 अप्रैल 2022 मार्च 2022 फरवरी 2022 जनवरी 2022 नवंबर 2021 अक्टूबर 2021 सितंबर 2021 अगस्त 2021 जुलाई 2021 मई 2021 अप्रैल 2021 जनवरी-मार्च 2021 दिसंबर 2020 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 January-March 2021 December 2020

हमारी नीति के उद्देश्य इस वर्ष एपीआईसी का मानना है कि वाशिंगटन राज्य में एपीआई समुदायों के जीवन में सुधार के लिए निम्नलिखित नीतिगत एजेंडा अभिन्न होंगे: LEP पाथवे के लिए फंडिंग बनाए रखें लिमिटेड इंग्लिश प्रोफिशिएंट (एलईपी) पाथवे का प्राथमिक लक्ष्य नौकरी प्रशिक्षण, दूसरी भाषा (ईएसएल) कक्षाओं के रूप में अंग्रेजी, कार्य समर्थन और सामाजिक सेवाओं के माध्यम से शरणार्थियों और आप्रवासियों के लिए आर्थिक आत्मनिर्भरता को बढ़ावा देना है। LEP Pathways कार्यक्रम के लिए फंडिंग बनाए रखने से हम कम आय वाले और सीमित अंग्रेजी बोलने वाले अप्रवासियों का बेहतर समर्थन कर सकते हैं। प्राकृतिककरण सेवाओं के लिए वित्त पोषण बनाए रखें प्राकृतिककरण सेवाएं शरणार्थियों और आप्रवासियों की सहायता करती हैं, मुख्य रूप से वे जो विकलांग और बुजुर्ग हैं, USCIS N-400 प्राकृतिककरण आवेदन और शुल्क माफी अनुरोधों, अमेरिकी इतिहास और नागरिक शास्त्र में कक्षाएं, और साक्षात्कार की तैयारी को पूरा करने में सहायता के माध्यम से नागरिकता प्राप्त करते हैं। प्राकृतिक सेवाओं के लिए फंडिंग बनाए रखने से हम अपने राज्य में अप्रवासियों और शरणार्थियों की बेहतर सेवा कर सकते हैं। सीओएफए स्वास्थ्य देखभाल और दंत चिकित्सा कवरेज सुनिश्चित करना और बनाए रखना वाशिंगटन राज्य COFA चिकित्सा कार्यक्रम COFA नागरिकों को आवश्यक स्वास्थ्य और दंत चिकित्सा देखभाल प्रदान करता है जिन्हें संघीय स्वास्थ्य लाभों तक पहुँचने से बाहर रखा गया है। जबकि कांग्रेस ने हाल ही में COFA प्रवासियों के लिए मेडिकेड पात्रता बहाल करने के लिए कानून पारित किया है, वाशिंगटन राज्य को यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि सांस्कृतिक और भाषाई रूप से कार्यान्वयन पूरा होने तक कवरेज प्रदान किया जाए। वाशिंगटन के अनिर्दिष्ट श्रमिकों को राहत प्रदान करना गैर-दस्तावेज वाशिंगटनवासी जिन्हें मौजूदा बेरोजगारी लाभ और संघीय प्रोत्साहन पैकेज से बाहर रखा गया है, विशेष रूप से COVID-19 महामारी के दौरान कठिन हिट हुए हैं। चाहे एक अस्थायी आपातकालीन कार्यक्रम के माध्यम से जो बेरोजगारी की पात्रता का विस्तार करता है या वाशिंगटन आप्रवासी राहत कोष के माध्यम से अधिक विस्तृत वित्त पोषण करता है, सभी श्रमिकों को आव्रजन स्थिति की परवाह किए बिना राहत के पात्र हैं। रिकवरी रिबेट लागू करना, वर्किंग फैमिली टैक्स क्रेडिट का अपडेटेड वर्जन एक रिकवरी रिबेट कम आय वाले लोगों की जेब में नकद वापस डाल देगा, जिसमें अप्रवासी श्रमिक भी शामिल हैं जिन्हें अन्य संघीय कर लाभों से अन्यायपूर्ण तरीके से बाहर रखा गया है। कम आय वाले परिवारों को लक्षित नकद प्रोत्साहन यह भी सुनिश्चित करेगा कि लाभ उन परिवारों को निर्देशित किया जाए जो वाशिंगटन के प्रतिगामी कर कोड से सबसे अधिक नुकसान पहुंचाते हैं। इसके अलावा, हमारी विधायी प्राथमिकताओं के लिए, एपीआईसी ने हमेशा पूंजी परियोजनाओं के माध्यम से हमारे समुदाय में निवेश की आवश्यकता को बढ़ाया है। इस वर्ष, हम निम्नलिखित पूंजी परियोजनाओं पर समर्थन मांग रहे हैं: एशिया प्रशांत सांस्कृतिक केंद्र लाओस सांस्कृतिक केंद्र के संयुक्त समुदाय एआईपीएसीई हम इस साइट को बाद में दान करने के लिंक के साथ अपडेट करेंगे। एपीआईसी नीति प्राथमिकताएं आप्रवास सुधार, LGBTQ+ समर्थन, शिक्षा सुधार और COVID-19 उपायों पर APIC के रुख के बारे में जानें। Pew Research: When surveying small populations, some approaches are more inclusive than others Survey researchers increasingly recognize that a single survey of the general public can rarely represent the views of small groups of Americans. Such surveys frequently have too few interviews with certain populations – such as smaller religious or racial or ethnic groups – for those voices to be heard. Read more Pew Research: The Asian American Experience In the fall of 2021, Pew Research Center undertook the largest focus group study it had ever conducted to hear Asian Americans talk about their lived experiences in America. Read more अद्यतन पुनर्वितरण 2021 में, हम वाशिंगटन के लिए पुनर्वितरण न्याय के गठबंधन में शामिल हुए, जहां हम यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए सामूहिक रूप से काम करते हैं कि हमारी नई जिला लाइनों में आदिवासी सीमाओं और रंग के समुदायों का प्रतिनिधित्व किया जाता है। नई जिला लाइनें खींची गई हैं। कुछ विधायी जिलों में हो सकता है और आपके प्रतिनिधि/सीनेटर उनके साथ बदल गए हों, यह जांचने के लिए कि 2022 में आपका प्रतिनिधित्व कौन करता है, यहां अपना जिला खोजें।_cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ RJWA अप्रैल अपडेट : गठबंधन ने अपने वीआरए मुकदमे को समाप्त करने का फैसला किया है, इस बारे में और पढ़ें कि यह निर्णय यहां क्यों किया गया था अतिरिक्त जानकारी के लिए, वाशिंगटन के लिए पुनर्वितरण न्याय देखें (RJW) .