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The Philippine Consulate at your service:
"The Fil-Am community at large is a tremendous asset for the Philippine
Honorary Consulate and the Philippines. Most of the community are sending
assistance to their love ones back home which then helps our country in many
ways. On our side, we also try to assist as much as we can to the ones in need
(Consular matters like authentication, visa requirements and visa adjustments
including those that have legal problems and many times, personal problems). I
am grateful for the assistance from the volunteer Corps of the Fil-Am community
that has assisted us in many ways in the past years. The meeting is a giant step to
where we are consolidated in our efforts to help our fellow "kababayans" in
sharing our good fortunes to those who are not so lucky. With much appreciation
to the organizers and their precious time for their efforts". --- Raoul "Ray" Donato,
Honorary Consul General Philippines
Address:
3340 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1685
Atlanta, GA 30326
Telephone No: (404) 239-5747 & (404) 239-5740
Fax No: (404) 233-4041
Legal Service:
"Immigration status affects our community on a profound level especially since
September 11, and the government's implementation of the Department of
Homeland Security. I want to stress the importance of finding competent legal
advice since the immigration regulations change on a continuous basis. Also, it
is important to monitor your status, visa options, and the routes to obtain green
card or permanent resident alien status and the requirements for naturalization to
become a U.S. Citizen. We also discussed three general tips including the
importance of notifying USCIS of any change of address within 10 days,
checking your legal documents and immigration paperwork for the correct name
to match your Social Security and other government documents and seeking an
immigration attorney's advice concerning the affect of any arrest on your status."
--- Sarah J. Hawk, Esq.
Partner, Global Immigration
Fisher and Phillips, LLP
1500 Resurgens Plaza
945 East Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
P: (404) 231.1400
F: (404) 240.4249
C: (404) 216.1082
Email: shawk@laborlawyers.com
www.laborlawyers.com
Social Security Service:
"It is important to have a clear understanding of the importance of having a valid
Social Security number. You need it to get a job, to collect Social Security
benefits and other government services; it is required to apply for a driver's
license; and many other businesses such as banks and credit companies ask for
your number. To get a number or replacement card, you must prove your US
citizenship or immigrations status, age, and identity. If you are not a US citizen,
Social Security needs to see your current U.S. Immigration documents."
"Social Security is committed to delivering quality service in a timely and
efficient manner. You can conduct your business on line by visiting our website
at www.socialsecurity.gov This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a
week." --- Jane Rolen, Executive Assistant, Social Security Administration Atlanta
Regional Office
Website: www.ssa.gov
Email: jane.rolen@ssa.gov
The Worker's Compensation:
The workers' compensation system in Georgia can be complicated. The Ramos
Law Firm is a complete workers’ compensation firm that understands the
obstacles presented to injured workers and employers/insurers. Unfortunately,
injured workers are unjustifiably denied medical and income benefits. If you
have been injured or disabled because of a workplace accident, The Ramos Law
Firm can help. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, we help injured workers throughout
the Atlanta area obtain workers' compensation benefits.
Have you been injured in a work accident in Atlanta or any of the surrounding
areas? Please contact an attorney from our firm today to arrange your free
consultation. We can help you file your workers' compensation claim and obtain
the benefits you are entitled to receive.
In certain circumstances, the Ramos Law Firm may elect to represent employers
who have demonstrated a solid commitment to its workers. Our representation of
employers furthers our knowledge and commitment to workers’ compensation law
in Georgia. Under special conditions, the Ramos Law Firm may be retained by a
reputable employer to handle complex workers’ compensation issues. ---- Bryan
Ramos, Esq.
The Ramos Law Firm
1800 Peachtree St. NW Suite 620
Atlanta, GA 30309
Toll Free Phone: 866-389-3934
Ph: 404-355-3431 Fx: 678-904-5645
The Filipino Community in Atlanta, your community, our
community---a PARTNERSHIP
Atlanta today, known as the New South and the destination of new immigrants is
also home to a growing population of
Filipinos.
It is a privilege to welcome our new comers into the community by way of
sharing with them important and perhaps key information and resources that will
help them adjust into their new community.
There’s a lot we can do to change and to improve the lives of our members in
the Filipino Community. Starting with the Newcomer's Orientation, we help one
another promote the importance of positive attitude, community building,
networking, empowerment, continuing education and still maintain our unique
Filipino identity.
It is our mission to assist them in gaining access to health care, social services,
legal assistance and other tools to help them achieve success.
We strongly encourage our members to get involved and participate in civic as
well as social activities to contribute to a strong and vibrant community. Our
community values the spirit of voluntarism. -Toni Daya-Luetgers,
AccessPhilippineAtlanta and Galing Foundation, Inc.
tonidaya@tonidaya.com
1050 Wilde Run Court
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 410-7653
