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How does the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) identify and assist older immigrant New Yorkers with legal issues, and how has this approach changed?

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    The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) utilizes direct outreach and community engagement to identify and assist older immigrant New Yorkers with legal issues, adjusting strategies over recent years to improve accessibility and comprehensiveness.

    • MOIA identifies needs through direct inquiries and community outreach, focusing on legal services, housing, public safety, and health care access.
    • Changes include making informational materials more accessible to those with limited English proficiency, using images and supporting over 50 languages.
    • The agency contracts with local community organizations for legal services, addressing concerns like fraud.
    • MOIA tracks data to better understand the demographics and needs of the immigrant population, including elderly immigrants.
    • Recent data shows nearly 10% of individuals screened for immigration relief are aged 65 and older.