The mission of LSF is to unite local, inter-regional and congregational churches with caring organizations/legal professionals in a ministry of care and assistance to the “New Immigrant” population in the areas of life and law.

Helps citizens who are planning to start living in the United States, such as: permanent residents (green cards) and citizens, understand their rights, responsibilities, and related differences. Requirements for maintaining permanent resident status, the education system, health insurance, general knowledge of history, and more.

Scope of the ministry.

– Newcomer’s Guide

• Federal ministries and units
• USA Today
• Federal statutory holidays
• CONTACT USCIS AND WEBSITE RESOURCES

– What are the rights and responsibilities of permanent residents?

• Your rights and responsibilities
• Maintain your permanent resident status
• -If you are a conditional permanent resident
• -Seek legal help
• -Consequences for permanent residents involved in criminal offenses

– How do I set up home in the USA?

• Get a Social Security Number
• Search for accommodation
• Home buying advice
• Job Search
• Childcare services
• Transportation assistance
• Vehicle purchase advice

– How to manage your finances

• Personal Finance
• Taxable
• Personal and property safety

– Understanding the education system and health care system

• Universal Education
• Higher education: colleges and universities
• Community Adult Education
• Learn English
• Health care system
• Other federal benefits programs

– How to keep your home safe?

• How to prepare
• Get the latest information
• Responding to emergencies

– Learn about the USA

• We the People: The Role of the American Citizen
• How America was born
• Building a ‘more perfect union’

– The way the federal government works

• Legislative branch: Congress
• Executive branch: President
• Judicial branch: Supreme Court
• State and local governments

-American Normal Life Experience

• Become a US Citizen
• Why should I become a US citizen?
• Naturalization: Becoming a U.S. Citizen

Modes of ministry.

• Providing information on new immigrants to those in need within the residential community.
• Separate targeted information sessions, legal advice assistance.
• Providing physical and transport assistance in life changes.
• Establishing a newcomer care file to provide daily care and pastoral care.