UAO aims to serve as the African Community Resource Clearinghouse wherein constituents gather, access information, share experiences, exchange views, and coordinate organizational capacity development. UAO's hub of resources on this website is intended to assist community members in navigating services, programs and resources that are available to help them cope better in the United States.
The Chicago CityKey ID Program
The Chicago CityKey is an optional ID that residents of Chicago can get to access city services. This helps people who are undocumented or experiencing homelessness who might have problems getting or maintaining an ID. Learn more: https://www.chicityclerk.com/chicagocitykey
What you can do with your Chicago CityKey ID
The Chicago CityKey ID serves as a 4-in-1 card by serving as a valid, government-issued ID card, your Chicago Public Library card, Ventra card and pharmaceutical discount card. Additionally, the CityKey provides cardholders with discounts to participating museums, theaters, sporting events, restaurants, and retail stores and businesses across Chicago. As part of the CityKey program, CityKey cardholders will be able to access a pharmaceutical discount through a pharmacy benefit management program called the Chicago Rx Card. The Chicago Rx Card provides discounts of up to 80% on prescription drugs, dental, vision, veterinarian, and lab and diabetes supplies/equipment.
You can access:
- Public transit (Ventra),
- Chicago Public Libraries,
- Chicago Rx Card
- Services from hospitals and clinics,
- Services from city departments,
- Services from community banks and credit unions, and
- Discounts for recreation and entertainment, sports games, cultural institutions, and goods at partnering businesses.
Documents needed to apply
- Proof that you live in the City of Chicago
- Proof of identity (Foreign Passport, Birth Certificate)
CityKey Application Fees
According to the office of the City Clerk, the CityKey is free for the first 100,000 applicants. After that, there will be a fee.
The fees are different based on age:
- 18 years and under: $5
- 19-64 years old: $10
- 65 years old and over: free
The applications fees are waived for:
- Low-income residents,
- Individuals experiencing homelessness,
- Domestic violence survivors,
- Members of the re-entry community,
- Veterans, and
- One Summer Chicago participant.
2020 Travel Ban
On January 31, 2020, the Trump administration issued a presidential proclamation that expands the Travel Ban to nationals of 6 new countries: Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, Tanzania, Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan. This is effective 12:01 am EST on February 21, 2020.
Know Your Rights
UAO hosts “Know Your Rights” information sessions in our communities. Click Here to request a training.
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UAO Reaffirms Dignity of All Immigrants and Refugees Amid Racist Comments from White House
United African Organization Reaffirms Dignity of All Immigrants and Refugees Amid Racist Comments from White House
United African Organization condemns President Trump’s derogatory remarks yesterday about Black immigrants from Africa and Haiti as shocking and shameful. Once again, refugees and immigrants are faced with an attack on our basic dignity.
Nancy Asirifi-Otchere issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s offensive comments from the White House:
“Dismissing people from countries whose populations who are not white, as ‘not welcome’ is racist. Yesterday’s remarks from the White House do not represent American values and disrespects the humanity of millions of people.
We are disgusted by the president’s plan to use undocumented young people as bargaining chips to scrap current legal family-based immigration and the diversity visa program. These are some of the limited programs that allow Africans to make the US a new home.”
United African Organization stands with all marginalized communities and reaffirms the dignity of all immigrants and refugees. Additionally,
Scholarships for DACA Renewal Applications
The USCIS fee for a DACA Renewal Application is $495. For many, affording this fee is such a short time can be stressful and prevent them from renewing their applications. A number of organizations are offering scholarships to help DACA recipients who need to renew their applications before the October 25 deadline.
If you currently have DACA and your DACA benefits would expire before March 5, 2018, then you should submit an application to renew your DACA before October 5, 2017.
Get Help with the USCIS Fee of $495
Mission Asset Funds (MAF): Apply Here
Protection for All Movement: To Apply, Email protectionforall@gmail.com
The Mexican Consulate in Chicago is offering assistance from $300. To Apply, visit the Consulate, 204 S. Ashland Ave., or call its Protection Department at (312) 738-2023 during regular office hours by October 5th.
Undocumedia: To apply for a $495 scholarship, fill out this form.
UnDocuBlack Network: To Apply, email Patrice@undocublack.org OR out this form.
The Resurrection Project: To Apply, call 312-666-3062
Get Free Help Renewing Your DACA
There are many FREE workshops around you. Alternative call UAO on 312-949-9980.
DACA Recission – What You should Know
The Trump administration announced that they are ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The future of nearly a million young people are on the line. Since 2012, the DACA program has opened doors for employment, opportunities for education, and provided protection from deportation for beneficiaries. It’s up to us to act now.
New Applicants:
Work Permits:
Advance Parole:
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