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Citizenship Workshop at Shirdi Sai Temple, Livonia | Jun 1s, 2024

Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Citizenship Workshops brought to you by South Asian American Voices for Impact (www.saa-vi.org) and International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Workshop Details
When: Saturday, June 1st, 2024
(9 am – 1 pm)

Where: Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple
28875 West Seven Mile Rd,
Livonia,Michigan,48152
To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)272 8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Vipul Tripathi (586) -260-5188
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902


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Citizenship Workshop at IGGF, Canton | Mar 16, 2024


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Citizenship Workshops brought to you by South Asian American Voices for Impact (www.saa-vi.org) and International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Workshop Details
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024
(9 am – 1 pm)

Where: International Geeta Gurukul Foundation
44815 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI - 48188

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)272 8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Vipul Tripathi (586) -260-5188
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902


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Citizenship Workshop at ISSO Temple, Pontiac | Jan 6, 2024


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Citizenship Workshops brought to you by South Asian American Voices for Impact (www.saa-vi.org) and International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Workshop Details
(9 am – 1 pm) When: Saturday, January 6, 2023
Where: ISSO Shree Swaminarayan Temple,
1517 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340,

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)272 8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Vipul Tripathi (586) -260-5188
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902


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Citizenship Workshop at Parashakthi Temple, Pontiac | Aug 26, 2023


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Citizenship Workshops brought to you by South Asian American Voices for Impact (www.saa-vi.org) and International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Workshop Details
(9 am – 1 pm) When: Saturday, August 26, 2023
Where: Devi Parashakthi Matha Temple
551 W Kennett Rd Pontiac, MI 48340

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)272 8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Vipul Tripathi (586) -260-5188
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902


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Citizenship Workshop in IGGF Canton | Jun 3, 2023


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Citizenship Workshops brought to you by South Asian American Voices for Impact (www.saa-vi.org) and International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Workshop Details
(9 am – 1 pm) When: Saturday, Jun 3, 2023
Where: IGGF, 44815 Cherry Hill Road,MI-48188

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


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Citizenship Workshop in ISSO Pontiac | Apr 15, 2023


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Naturalization Workshops offered by New Americans Campaign (www.detroitnac.org)

Workshop Details
(9 am – 1 pm) When: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Where: ISSO Shree Swaminarayan Temple
1517 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


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Citizenship Workshop in IGGF Canton | Dec 3, 2022

Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Citizenship Workshops brought to you by South Asian American Voices for Impact (www.saa-vi.org) and International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Workshop Details
(9 am – 1 pm) When: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Where: IGGF, 44815 Cherry Hill Road,MI-48188

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Vipul Tripathi (586) -260-5188
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902
Chandru Acharya (248) -722-0020
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)272 8044


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Citizenship Workshop at Sri Balaji Temple - West Bloomfield | Oct 1, 2022


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.Citizenship Workshops brought to you by South Asian American Voices for Impact (www.saa-vi.org) and International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Workshop Details
When: Saturday, October 1, 2022 (9 am – 1 pm)
Where: Sri Balaji Temple 3325 Middlebelt Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48323

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188
Sridhar Venkatachari (248)-390-6534


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Citizenship Workshop in Bharatiya Temple - Troy | Jul 9, 2022


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.Citizenship Workshops brought to you by South Asian American Voices for Impact (www.saa-vi.org) and International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Workshop Details
When: Saturday, July 9, 2022
(9 am – 1 pm)

Where: Bhartiya Temple Troy
6850 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI 48098

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


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Citizenship Workshop in Canton | May 28, 2022


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Citizenship Workshops brought to you by South Asian American Voices for Impact (www.saa-vi.org) and International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Workshop Details
(9 am – 1 pm) When: Saturday, May 28, 2022
Where: International Geeta Gurukul Foundation 44815 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI - 48188

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


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Wills and Trusts - Free Informational Webinar | Feb 26, 2022


Please join us for a FREE Family Services Informational Session in ‘Financial Trusts and Wills’

Sewa International and SAAVI will be hosting a series of monthly financial literacy sessions at online. Please join us to learn how you can improve your financial health for you and your family.

The first session will take place on Saturday Feb 26th at 2 PM.

Please join and have all your questions answered

For any questions 248-619-4549
For Registration https://www.sewausa.org/event-4699016


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Citizenship Workshop in Canton | March 5, 2022

Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Naturalization Workshops offered by New Americans Campaign. (www.detroitnac.org)

Workshop Details
When: Saturday, March 5, 2022
(9 am – 1 pm)
Where: International Geeta Gurukul Foundation 44815 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI - 48188

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


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Citizenship Workshop in Canton | December 4, 2021


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Naturalization Workshops offered by New Americans Campaign. (www.detroitnac.org)

Workshop Details
When: Saturday, December 4, 2021
(9 am – 1 pm)
Where: International Geeta Gurukul Foundation 44815 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI - 48188

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Mohana Walambe (248) 978-4902
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


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Citizenship Workshop at Sri Balaji Temple | September 25, 2021


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI & IIMD can help.

When: Saturday, September 25, 2021
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Where: Sri Balaji Temple of Great Lakes
3325 Middlebelt Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa- (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe-(248)978-4902
Vipul Tripathi-(586)260-5188


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FREE Citizenship Workshop in Canton | August 7, 2021


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI & IIMD can help.

Saturday, August 7, 2021
9am - 1pm

International Geeta Gurukul Foundation
44815 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI - 48188

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa- (734)-272-8044
Jawwad Khan- (586)-822-6858
Mohana Walambe-(248)978-4902
Vipul Tripathi-(586)260-5188


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Stop Asian Hate - Vigil & Rally in Detroit | Mar 27, 2021




As we all know, there has been a spike in hate crimes against the Asian American community over the past year. These xenophobic, brutal attacks have left our community shaken and terrified. This is not new for people who share our physical characteristics, languages, and cultures, but now is the time to end it.

Saturday, March 27th, 3PM at Spirit Plaza in Detroit, MI for a peaceful rally to stop Asian hate.

Come as you are to speak out. Make the voices of many generations heard because we stand united and will not back down in the face of adversity.

 


 

FREE Citizenship Workshop in Canton | Mar 27, 2021

Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen? SAAVI can help.
Naturalization Workshops offered by New Americans Campaign (www.detroitnac.org)

International Geeta Gurukul Foundation
44815 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI - 48188

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe ( 248)-978-4902
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


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IMD Zoom Centennial Celebration | March 8, 2021





IIMD will recognize five influential, progressive women of immigrant descent in the Detroit Metropolitan area, who were selected for their work with IIMD and their achievements in creating a more just and equitable society.

March 8, 2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm



Contact: Sanika Ingle
gi5194@wayne.edu




The Next Big Thing - Redistricting Workshop | Feb 27, 2021


Giving Communities a Stronger Voice in Michigan Government
Guest Speaker: Representative Padma Kuppa

Saturday February 27, 2021
2 PM - 4 PM
Register Now: http://bit.ly/Strongervoices

Contact us at contact@apiavotemi.org

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FREE Citizenship Workshop in Canton | Nov 7, 2020


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
FREE Naturalization workshops in Collaboration with the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

IGGF bldg. (near Canton Hindu Temple)
44815 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI - 48188

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe ( 248)-978-4902
Jawwad Khan (586) 822-6858
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


Click here for more info»
 


Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program - Open Enrollment Virtual Assistance Days | OCTOBER 15 - DECEMBER 7, 2020


The Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is here to help with your options!
This is a FREE and UNBIASED service with our certified counselors!

Call to schedule your 1-on-1 appointment at 1-800-803-7174
(Sessions will be by phone or Zoom)


» Click here to download Flyer
 


COVID-19: SAAVI Report


The Coronavirus pandemic has now reached every U.S. state. The state of Michigan has been seriously impacted. In addition to posing public health challenges, the outbreak has prompted mass closures of schools and businesses and is straining resources. SAAVI has taken the following measures to support the community directly and through partnerships with other organizations. Please click here to read»

» Meals for Healthcare heroes

» Donation of Masks and Face Shields
 


FREE Citizenship Workshop at Sri Balaji Temple | Jun 15, 2019


Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
FREE Naturalization workshops in Collaboration with the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Sri Balaji temple of Great Lakes
3325 Middlebelt Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe ( 248)-978-4902
Chandru Acharya ( 248)-722-0020
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


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FREE Citizenship Workshop at Swaminarayan Temple | Dec 8, 2018

Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
FREE Naturalization workshops in Collaboration with the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

When: Saturday, December 8, 2018 (9 am – 1 pm)
ISSO Shree Swaminarayan Temple
1517 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe ( 248)-978-4902
Chandru Acharya ( 248)-722-0020
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


Click here for more info»
 


FREE Citizenship Workshop at Balaji Temple | Sept. 8, 2018

Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
FREE Naturalization workshops in Collaboration with the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.

Sri Balaji temple of Great Lakes
3325 Middlebelt Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe ( 248)-978-4902
Chandru Acharya ( 248)-722-0020
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


Click here for more info»
 


FREE Citizenship Workshop in Detroit | May 26, 2018

Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
Naturalization workshops are offered by New Americans Campaign

Mary Turner Service Center
1927 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, 48216

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Mohana Walambe ( 248)-978-4902
Chandru Acharya ( 248)-722-0020

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FREE Citizenship Workshop at Bloomfield Hills | Apr 28, 2018

Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
Naturalization workshops are offered by New Americans Campaign

Sri Balaji temple of Great Lakes
3325 Middlebelt Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe ( 248)-978-4902
Chandru Acharya ( 248)-722-0020
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


Click here for more info»
 


FREE Citizenship Workshop at Bloomfield Hills | May 20, 2017

Need Help Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
Naturalization workshops are offered by New Americans Campaign

Sri Balaji temple of Great Lakes
3325 Middlebelt Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe (248)-978-4902
Chandru Acharya (248)-722-0020
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


Click here for more info»
 


Free Medicaid Assistance Program at SV Temple Novi | November 20

An Education Seminar on Medicare changes 2017
Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
November 29, Sunday - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

S.V. Temple & Cultural Center,
26233 Taft Rd, Novi, MI 48374

Presented by Sri Venkateswara Temple & Cultural Center in association with South Asian American Voices for Impact.
Free Admission!


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FREE Naturalization Workshop @ Pontiac ISSO Swaminarayan Temple | August 13

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe (248)-978-4902
Chandru Acharya (248)-722-0020
Vipul Tripathi (586)-260-5188


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FREE Naturalization Workshop @ Plymouth Falls Gurudwara | September 17

To register: Send an email to acharyacp@yahoo.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Bobby Gill (248)-514-5245
Vijaya Sastry (734) 812-6538
Chandru Acharya (248)-722-0020

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FREE Naturalization Workshop @ Sri Venkateswara Temple, Novi | June 20

To register: Send an email to Shama Mehta at Shama.mehta7@gmail.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe (248)-926-9722
Vijaya Sastry (734)812-6534
Chandru Acharya (248)-722-0020

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FREE Citizenship Workshop conducted jointly by Hindu Temple of Canton and SAAVI in Canton | May 2 @ Canton, MI

To register: Send an email to Shama Mehta at Shama.mehta7@gmail.com or call any of our volunteers below:
Sangeeta Khalsa (734)-272-8044
Mohana Walambe (248)-926-9722
Vijaya Sastry (734)812-6538
Chandru Acharya (248)-722-0020
Manoj Sachdeva (734) 260 4483
Dhaval Vaishnav (734) 718 0559
Keshav Raizada (313) 999 6256

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Free Citizenship Workshop | Feb 28 @ Clinton Township, MI

Volunteer attorneys, accredited representatives, and law students will be available to answer your questions, assist you in applying, and provide study materials so you can become a U.S. citizen.

Advance registration is required.

http://goo.gl/K1Q2TY
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Free Appointment with SAAVI to become a Naturalized Citizen

If you need help with becoming a US citizen, please contact SAAVI to schedule an appointment with the International Institute's BIA-accredited immigration staff who will help you complete and submit your naturalization application free of charge.


For Appointments: Ayesha Ghazi
Ayesha.ghazi@gmail.com or (734)972-6416
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Vote November 4th!

Go here to find information on your voting location and how to request an absentee ballot:
https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/m.vote/Pages/VoterSearch.aspx



 



SAAVI’s Phone Banks to Help us Get Out the Vote - Nov 2 & Nov 3, 2014

If interested in volunteering, please contact:
Ayesha Ghazi, Ayesha.ghazi@gmail.com
(734) 972-6416

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Plymouth/Canton Candidate Forum - Saturday, October 11, 2014

Join SAAVI and our partner organizations Saturday, October 11th, for our Plymouth/Canton Candidate Forum! See how political candidates stand on issues that affect the community. The event is free and open to the public and remember to bring your questions you have for the candidates!

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Troy Candidate Forum - Friday, October 3rd, 2014

Join us for a candidate forum on October 3rd at the Troy Community Center featuring various Wayne County candidates running for elected office to see how they stand on issues affecting South Asian community! The event is free and open to the public and details can be found in the flyer below. Let your voice be heard and remember to vote this November!

For more information:
Sana Khan, sanakhan@apiavotemi.org
Lisa Gray, lisa.gray@live.com

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SAAVI - FREE Naturalization Workshop in September 13, 2014

9.30am – 2.30pm
Saturday 13th September 2014
Swaminarayan Temple
1517 Joslyn Avenue, Pontiac, Michigan 48340

For more information:
Ayesha Ghazi, Executive Director of SAAVI: Ayesha.ghazi@gmail.com, (734) 972-6416
Mohana Walambe, SAAVI Board Member: monabn@msn.com, (248) 978-4902
Nishant Patel: aeshapatel07@gmail.com, (810) 730-5097
Ketan Kotadiya: kkkotadiya@yahoo.com, (248-403-1926)
Click here to register»
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SAAVI and Detroit New Americans Campaign - Free Naturalization Workshop | Sept. 20

Saturday, September 20
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Robert A. VerKuilen Building
21885 Dunham Road
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Use Door C. All other entrances will be locked

Advance registration is required. No walk-ins!
English: (313) 466-4168
Spanish: (313) 466-4169
Arabic: (313) 466-4170
Click here to register»
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SAAVI and Michigan Muslim Community Council offer free community service!

9.30am – 2.30pm on Saturday April 5th 2014
Canton Community Foundation - Human Resource Building (First floor)
50430 School House Rd. Canton, MI 48187

For more information:
Amina Iqbal at 510-761-2477; mmcc@mimuslimcouncil.com
Prasanna Vengadam at 248-330-5269; Prasanna.vengadam@gmail.com
Click here to register»
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9.30am - 2.30pm Saturday Jan 25th
Sri Venkateswara Temple and Cultural Center
26233 Taft Rd Novi, MI 48374


For more information:
Prasanna Vengadam at 248-330-5269; Prasanna.vengadam@gmail.com
Padma Sanam at 248-470-1582; psanam3@yahoo.com
Suryakumari Guthikonda at 734-748-7218; sguthikonda@svtemplemi.org


Civics Test Classes for U.S. Citizenship Interview - 8 week classes
Tuesdays 7pm - 8.30pm
Farmington Hills Public Library


To register, email 2bobbygill@gmail.com


One-on-one Consultation with Immigration Attorney
Only 2 Wednesdays: Jan 15th and 29th
From 9.30am - 1.30pm

Bharatiya Temple
6850 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI


Only 4 appointments available!
To register, email prasanna.vengadam@gmail.com



November 02 & November 17, 2013  |  Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: 2 Community meetings on the state of South Asian Americans in Michigan - a conversation on identity, immigration, model minority myth, and redefining academic achievement!

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OCTOBER 26, 2013  |  SAAVI and Detroit New Americans Campaign collaborative members offer free workshop

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MAY 5, 2013  |  Culture for a Cause
A fundraiser by SAAVI to support U.S. immigration and citizenship programs in South Asian American community in Metro Detroit.

Venue: Troy High School Auditorium, 4777 Northfield Pkwy, Troy MI 48098
Click here for event flyer & ticket information>>

 

APRIL 13, 2013  |  Free Immigration Clinic
(SAAVI) and BUTTAR & RYAN, PLLC offer FREE legal services to answer your immigration and employment related questions.

For more information, call Raman at 248-351-9584. Click here to register>>
Click here for event flyer>>

 

APRIL 20, 2013  |  Free Citizenship Application Workshop
Gurdwara Sahib Hidden Falls, Plymouth MI

Click here to register>>  |  Click here for event flyer>>

 
 

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