A frustrated patron came into the library recently looking for an affidavit of support.  He had been to several deparments and no one seemed to know where to find this affidavit.  In the course of the conversation, he mentioned that it was required to bring his children into the United States.  The proverbial light bulb went off.  The website for Immigration and Naturalization Serice has a tab for forms and Affidavit of Support is listed here.  INS has an extensive listing of forms available to download from their website.  The moral of the story, if immigration issues are remotely involved, check their website first.

There are several resources in King County to assist those with immigration issues.  The University of Washington School of Law has two immigration clinics:  the Immigration Law Clinic and the Refugee and Immigrant Advocacy Clinic.   A visit to their websites will describe the scope of services they offer.

The Northwest Immigration Rights Project provides comprehensive immigration legal services and community education to advance the human rights and well-being of low-income immigrants and refugees.

Finally, the King County Bar Association provides the Newcomers Resource Project.  This project deals with various legal issues such as wage and employment, estate planning, housing, welfare, and consumer law.  Visit their website to see a description of services offered.