New York Mennonite Immigration Program

NYMIP is closely monitoring the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Given the continued rapid rise in COVID-19 cases globally and its increased spread to local areas, NYMIP will follow local public health guidance and take proactive steps to contain the spread of COVID-19 and support New York State efforts by limiting face-to-face contact and perform essential legal services remotely until further notice. During this time NYMIP will continue to (1) perform consultation via phone or video conference; (2) complete forms will be completed remotely over the phone (3) Anyone with questions regarding progress in their case or wishing to schedule consultation may contact Maria Aponte at 347-608-1525 or email at MariaAponte@mcc.org. Hours remain Monday-Friday 10 am to 6 pm.

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.
–Hebrews 13:2

No se olviden de brindar hospitalidad a los desconocidos, porque algunos que lo han hecho, ¡han hospedado ángeles sin darse cuenta!
–Hebreos 13:2

naturalization • family petition • replace/renew green card • advance parole • adjustment of status

NATURALIZACIoN • PETICIoN FAMILIAR • REEMPLAZAR/RENOVAR LA TARjETA VERDE • LIBERTAD ANTICIPADA • AJUSTE DEl ESTADO

Angie Batiz and her daughter Angelie Batiz immigrated to the U.S. from Honduras. With the help of NYMIP, Batiz and her daughter have been empowered to apply for documents to live, work and go to school legally in Bronx, New York. Here in the U.S., Batiz graduated from high school while raising Angelie and hopes to pursue higher education and study hard to become a doctor.

we are nymip
nosotros somos nymip

We serve immigrant members, family and friends of the New York City Mennonite and Anabaptist community.

Servimos a inmigrantes, familias y amigos de la comunidad menonita y anabautista de la ciudad de Nueva York. 

What we offer
Lo que ofrecemos

Legal consultation

Consultas legales

Pathways to Dignity

Caminos a la dignidad

Church Resources

Recursos para la iglesia

Dayri Sambula arrived in the U.S with her son, who was seven years old at the time, fleeing persecution in her home country of Honduras in March 2015. With the help of NYMIP, Dayri has received political asylum status and now works full time as a home health aid.