Community Immigrant Services

The JFCS Community Immigrant Services program was started to help refugees become reunited with family members and helps transition them into American life. Our agency is the local affiliate of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), which has spearheaded Jewish immigration for more than 100 years. JFCS provides more than just the "bread-and-butter" services that the State Department requires of HIAS. We have partnered with the Oregon State Refugee Case Service Project (RCSP) and other local volunteer agencies because we believe that effective resettlement involves more than just moving from one place to another. It is a transition across culture, language and lifestyle that requires considerable support and assistance throughout the process.

Today, the agency provides other services of interest to refugees and immigrants through our Community Immigrant Services Program. These include assistance with filing documents to reunite family members separated by hardships and persecution, immigration papers including citizenship and green card applications as well as assistance with Russian translation. Through our Integrated Senior Access Project (ISAP), our staff provide  short term case management and assistance to senior refugees and immigrants who need help with housing, utilities, language classes, accessing resources and government programs.

Community Immigrant Services Information

• Services Offered
  • Integrated Senior Access Project (ISAP)
  • Translation Services
  • Assistance Preparing Immigration Documents
  • English Language Classes
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Resources
• CIS Testimonials