SIREN has a vision of a new America where immigrants are valued, integrated, and seen as essential to our society, and where the human rights of all persons are protected and honored. SIREN’s core value is immigrant empowerment. We focus on immigrants themselves being the primary agents of change. By strengthening and deepening the participation level and leadership of immigrants, we work toward long-term systemic changes that promote social justice and equality, freedom from oppression, and an end to poverty. Through these long-term systemic changes, immigrants will have the opportunity for individual/social responsibility, self-determination and political participation. By accomplishing this, we will have a society that is compassionate, inclusive and united.
Less than a year ago, San Jose resident Lydia Rueda would have been terrified to speak in public. However, after taking the oath of citizenship last August, she acquired a new air of confidence. She now feels she has earned the right to speak out publicly. She spoke publicly for the first time this January at an action for the restoration of state services in front of San Jose City Hall.
Read MoreBecoming a US citizen brings multiple benefits to an immigrant and their community. US citizens can vote, travel freely outside of the country without restrictions and be protected from policies that target non citizens. Citizenship grants permanent protection from deportation, exclusive access to certain political positions and government jobs, and greater access to government benefits such as supplemental social security, health care, and general assistance.
Read MoreThis year’s State of the Union address once again acknowledges that immigration reform remains a top priority for the nation.
“… what I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, proofed belief in opportunity for all —the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead.” – President Obama
Read MoreMomentum around commonsense immigration reform at the federal level continues to build. In 2013, the Senate passed its bill (S. 744) that provides a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, alleviates visa backlogs, and restores fairness and due process for those in immigration detention yet also includes harsh border enforcement measures. The House of Representatives introduced similar legislation (H.R. 15), a bipartisan measure that currently has 195 co-sponsors including 3 Republicans.
Read MoreThe Santa Clara County Coalition responds to the release of the Republican Party’s principles on immigration reform with the following statement:
In light of the Republican Party’s deeply disappointing principles on immigration reform released yesterday, the Santa Clara County Coalition for Immigration Reform calls on the community to come together to take a stand in solidarity with our families, friends, and neighbors who need real legislative solutions including legal status and a pathway to citizenship for all.
Read MoreThis month, we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man whose dream of equality and human rights changed the course of history. His legacy is remembered by people of all colors and creeds who believe in the American Dream and who continue his fight for fairness, justice and human dignity. Dr. King was pivotal in challenging deeply entrenched laws that defined the rights of Americans by the color of their skin and ushering in policy reforms that transformed the civil rights landscape.
Read MoreWe are very excited to have Priya Murthy and Hanh Le join the SIREN team. Both come with extensive experience in their field of work and will be an asset in moving SIREN to our next level of success!
Priya is our new Policy & Organizing Program Director, she has over 12 years of immigration law and policy experience and comes to us from South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) where she served as an Acting Executive Director, Policy Director and Consultant.
Hanh is our new Immigration Program Associate, she graduated from McGeorge School of Law and has over 3 years of experience in immigration law and organizing. Hanh is a certified interpreter/translator for Santa Clara County and will be instrumental in our efforts to serve the Vietnamese community more efficiently.
Read MoreSIREN’s mission is to empower low-income immigrants and refugees in Santa Clara County through community education and organizing, leadership development, policy advocacy and naturalization services. We believe that all people regardless of legal status or nationality are entitled to essential services, human dignity, basic rights and protections, and access to full participation in society.
Help us fight for immigrant and refugee rights. Please make a donation or become a monthly donor. Your support will help us provide legal services, advocate for more just and humane laws, and train our future community leaders!
Ayúdanos a luchar por los derechos de los inmigrantes y los refugiados. Por favor, haga una donación o conviértase en un donante mensual. ¡Su apoyo nos ayudará a proporcionar servicios legales, abogar por leyes más justas y humanas, y capacitar a nuestros futuros líderes comunitarios! ¡Muchisimas Gracias!
For faster access and client conviance, we offer clinics via the phone. Free telephonic legal consultations are available by appointment only. Call us at (408) 453-3003 to set up a consultation for potential affirmative relief. If you are in removal proceedings, call (559) 840-0005 to set up an appointment.
To sign up for an upcoming DACA clinic, email daca@sirenimmigrantrights.org. To sign up for an upcoming naturalization clinic, email natz@sirenimmigrantrights.org.
Para mejor acceso y facilidad para el cliente, hacemos las consultas via telefono.. Las consultas legales telefónicas gratuitas solo están disponibles con cita previa. Llámenos al (408) 453-3003 para establecer una consulta para un posible alivio afirmativo. Si está en un proceso de deportación, llame al (559) 840-0005 para concertar una cita.
Para inscribirse en una próxima clínica DACA, envíe un correo electrónico a daca@sirenimmigrantrights.org. Para inscribirse en una próxima clínica de naturalización, envíe un correo electrónico a natz@sirenimmigrantrights.org.
