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Tax Assistance – Do Your Own Taxes

FSA Remote – To be eligible for DYI Tax Software you must complete the form below.

To access our tax preparation software, please answer the following questions “Yes” or “No”

Tax Assistance – Online Intake


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LUM cannot do your taxes without an appointment. Once you have an appointment, continue below with the “Online Intake” process.

If you have NOT already made an APPOINTMENT with LUM to have your taxes done, STOP NOW and call us at 765-423-2691.


For more detailed information about how our tax program is working this year, click HERE.  And if you’d prefer to do you own taxes using our software, with email support from our volunteers, click this button:


Online Intake Process

The online intake process will utilize a form developed in partnership with Purdue and the United Way of Greater Lafayette. You won’t see LUM’s name on the form or the website, but we’ll still be the ones doing your taxes.

To complete the intake form, you will need to answer all the questions as completely as possible. At various points, you will also be prompted to upload documents, including copies of your:

  • Photo ID
  • Social Security Cards for all members of your household
  • Any other relevant financial documents such as W2s, 1099s, and Social Security Benefit Statements

So take a moment now to gather all the documents you’re going to need. Use your phone to take photos of them. If you will be completing the form on a computer, you may want to email the photos to yourself or otherwise upload them to your computer.

The final question on the form will ask where you would like to pick up your tax return once it is complete. You MUST select Option 3: “In-person at Lafayette Urban Ministry.” Otherwise, we will not have access to your information.


Consent Forms:

Before proceeding to the intake itself, you first need to sign all of the consent forms required by the IRS and Lafayette Urban Ministry.

  • Virtual VITA/TCE Taxpayer Consent (PDF)
    – View, print, sign and submit. To view, click HERE.
  • Consent to Disclose and to Use Personal Tax Return Information
    – View, print, sign and submit. To view, click HERE.
  • Summary of Consent Given – Complete & Submit the Form below:

USCIS AHORA ESTÁ ACEPTANDO LAS SOLICITUDES INICIALES Y DE RENOVACIÓN DE DACA


USCIS AHORA ESTÁ ACEPTANDO LAS SOLICITUDES INICIALES Y DE RENOVACIÓN DE DACA

Con efecto inmediato, el gobierno de EE. UU. Está aceptando solicitudes iniciales de DACA, solicitudes de renovación de DACA y solicitudes de permiso anticipado de los beneficiarios de DACA según los términos del programa DACA antes del 5 de septiembre de 2017. Además, cualquier DACA y documentos de autorización de empleo (EAD) ) emitidos por un año, en lugar de dos años, se extienden a dos años; el gobierno federal tomará medidas para proporcionar evidencia de esta extensión.

El 4 de diciembre de 2020, un tribunal de distrito de los EE. UU. En el Distrito Este de Nueva York ordenó que se anulara el memorando de julio de 2020 que restringió severamente DACA y prohibió las solicitudes iniciales para DACA.

  • Para obtener más información sobre la elegibilidad inicial para DACA y el proceso de solicitud, haga clic (aquí) https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/humanitarian-parole/frequently-asked-questions#initial_request
  • El personal de la Clínica de Inmigración de LUM puede responder preguntas o ayudar a preparar las solicitudes de DACA. Haga clic (aquí) https://client.lumserve.org/assistance-programs/immigration-clinic/request-services/ para obtener más información o solicitar asistencia.

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USCIS ANUNCIA UNA EXTENSIÓN AUTOMÁTICA DE TPS PARA 6 PAÍSES

El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) ha anunciado que extenderá automáticamente el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) hasta el 4 de octubre de 2021 para los beneficiarios de El Salvador, Haití, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua y Sudán. Esto incluye documentación relacionada con TPS:

  • Formulario I-766, Documentos de autorización de empleo (EAD)
  • Formularios I-797, Aviso de acción
  • Formularios I-94, Registro de llegada / salida

Los beneficiarios bajo estas designaciones de TPS también pueden solicitar nuevos EAD. La Clínica de Inmigración de LUM está disponible para ayudar a las personas que tengan preguntas o que deseen ayuda para preparar nuevas solicitudes de EAD.

  • Para obtener información adicional, consulte las páginas de países específicos de TPS en el sitio web de USCIS:  https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status
  • Haga clic (aquí) https://client.lumserve.org/assistance-programs/immigration-clinic/request-services/ para obtener información o solicitar asistencia.

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LAS CLASES GRATUITAS DE CIUDADANÍA VIRTUAL COMIENZAN EL 11 DE ENERO

El Centro de Bienvenida al Inmigrante (IWC) en Indianápolis ha invitado a los residentes permanentes en el área metropolitana de Lafayette para obtener más información o solicitar asistencia —que hayan solicitado la naturalización o planeen solicitarla pronto— a asistir a clases gratuitas de ciudadanía virtual. Las clases comienzan el 11 de enero y se llevarán a cabo los lunes por la noche y los jueves por la mañana a través de Zoom.

Para obtener más información o para registrarse, comuníquese con IWC al (317) 808-2326 o envíe un correo electrónico a aawolusi@immigrantwelcomecenter.org.

  • Las clases son gratuitas pero IWC cobra $ 20 por libros de trabajo interactivos. La Clínica de       Inmigración de LUM tiene un suministro limitado de libros de trabajo gratuitos para las personas que planean participar en las clases de ciudadanía virtual. Para obtener más información sobre cómo obtener un libro de trabajo, llame a la oficina de LUM al (765) 423-2691 o a Immigration@lafayeteurbanministry.org.

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EL SERVICIO GRATUITO HACE FÁCIL SOLICITAR LA CIUDADANÍA

La Clínica de Inmigración LUM y Citizenship Works se han asociado para ayudar a los residentes permanentes en Greater Lafayette a solicitar la ciudadanía. Citizenshipworks es un servicio en línea gratuito que ayuda a los residentes permanentes elegibles a solicitar la ciudadanía, paso a paso. Si hay problemas o preguntas con la solicitud, Citizenshipworks puede conectar a los solicitantes con expertos en la Clínica de Inmigración de LUM en línea. Los expertos asesorarán a los solicitantes sobre qué documentos presentar y qué esperar después de la solicitud.

  • Haga clic (aquí) https://client.lumserve.org/?s=Citizenshipworks para obtener más información sobre cómo solicitar la naturalización con Citizenshipworks, los requisitos para la naturalización y las respuestas a las preguntas frecuentes (FAQ).

Envíe un correo electrónico a imigration@lumserve.org si tiene alguna pregunta.

Jubilee Christmas

What’s Offered:

  • Date – Saturday, December 14, 2024
  • Jubilee Christmas is a special LUM program for families with children ages 12 years old & younger. If you participate in Jubilee Christmas, you will be invited to a host site and provided with new toys for your children. You will also receive gift wrap and some food items & gift cards to make your Christmas dinner more special.
  • Each Child (12 years old & younger) – Toys, plus gift wrap
  • Each Teen (13 to 18 years old) – Gift card
  • Each Family – Food card & Meat/protein food card
  • Type of event — each site will decide on the type of event they will host — In-Person, Limited In-Person, Curb-side or Walk-Through
  • Family adult representative who attends:
    • Must not attend if sick
    • May be given a specific appointment
    • May be required wear a face mask
    • May be required to wash hands if entering the building

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How to sign up for Jubilee Christmas:

  • You must meet the eligibility requirements below and REGISTER online
  • Family adult representative must have a working PHONE and an EMAIL account that is checked regularly
  • Registration is online. Call or email if you do not have access to the online form.
  • Registration is first-come, first-served
  • LUM is restricted to a limited number of families that we may register
  • If you received postcard in the mail, please register online ASAP
  • If you do not receive a postcard, register during “open registration”
  • Open Registration (i.e. registration for anyone without an invitation)
    • Begins on September 24 — until all spots are filled.
    • A link to the online registration form will be posted on this webpage

Who’s eligible for Jubilee Christmas:

  • You must have legal custody of at least one child who is 12 years old or younger (as of December 14, 2024)
  • You must be a resident of Tippecanoe County (Indiana)
  • Your household income must be less than 150% of the poverty threshold

What information you need to give LUM:

  • Name and date of birth for everyone living in your household
  • Address, phone number, email address
  • Monthly Household Income Total (must include all working adults in the household)
  • To verify income eligibility you must provide ONE of the following:
    • SNAP, TANF or Medicaid case or card number
    • Copy of your child’s current Federal FREE Lunch acceptance letter (not reduced)
    • Proof of household income of each working adult (pay stubs of all working adults in the household)

More important information:

  • For more information, email jubilee@lumserve.org or call 765-423-2691
  • If your registration is complete and approved, your family will be assigned in November to a host site for Jubilee Christmas Day.
  • Families may only participate in ONE local Christmas toy assistance program.
    Once you are registered for LUM Jubilee Christmas, your name will be shared with the sponsors of all of the local assistance programs like the American Red Cross, Bauer Family Resources, Lyn Treece Boy & Girls Club, Wabash Valley Alliance, Faith Church & the Salvation Army.


Other Christmas Assistance Programs

Faith Church – Christmas for Everyone

  • Registration
    • Tuesday, October 29th: 9:00am – Noon
      Community Reformed Church – 2501 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47909
    • Tuesday, October 29th: 9:00am – Noon
      Community Reformed Church – 2501 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47909
    • Tuesday, October 29th: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
      River City Community Center – 2842 Old U.S. 231, Lafayette, IN 47909
    • Wednesday, October 30th: 10:00am – 3:00pm
      Mount Hope Church – 1718 N 15th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Thursday, October 31st: 9:00am – Noon
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Friday, November 1st : 9:00am – Noon
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Friday, November 1st : 4:00pm – 7:00pm
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Saturday, November 2nd: Noon – 4:00pm
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Monday, November 4th: 9:00am – Noon
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Monday, November 4th: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Wednesday, November 6th: 9:00am – Noon
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Wednesday, November 6th: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
  • Items required at registration
    • 1) Photo ID (Driver’s License OR State Issued ID)
    • 2) Proof of eligibility:
      • Food Stamps (SNAP)/Hoosier Works Card OR
      • Healthy Indiana Plan Card (HIP) OR
      • Medicaid Card OR
      • Pay Stub(s) (showing income at or below 150% of Federal poverty level) OR
      • Documentation showing proof of free school lunch eligibility
    • 3) One of the following for EACH of the children you are registering:
      • Child’s Social Security Card
      • Child’s Birth Certificate
      • Document from Child’s school containing child’s name and address that matches yours
  • More details, click HERE

Salvation Army – Angel Tree Program

  • Online:
    • Monday, November 4 (9:00 am) – Friday, November 8 (5:00 pm)
  • In Person
    • Monday, November 4 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    • Tuesday, November 5 from 10:00 am to noon
    • 1110 Union Street, Lafayette | 765-742-0006
  • What to Bring: Photo ID, Household Income, SS cards & proof of birthdate for all children
  • Must have children 15 years old or younger

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Jubilee Christmas – Family Registration Form

  • Registration
    • Tuesday, October 29th9:00am – Noon
      Community Reformed Church – 2501 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47909
    • Tuesday, October 29th9:00am – Noon
      Community Reformed Church – 2501 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47909
    • Tuesday, October 29th4:00pm – 7:00pm
      River City Community Center – 2842 Old U.S. 231, Lafayette, IN 47909
    • Wednesday, October 30th10:00am – 3:00pm
      Mount Hope Church – 1718 N 15th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Thursday, October 31st9:00am – Noon
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Friday, November 1st : 9:00am – Noon
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Friday, November 1st : 4:00pm – 7:00pm
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Saturday, November 2ndNoon – 4:00pm
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Monday, November 4th9:00am – Noon
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Monday, November 4th4:00pm – 7:00pm
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Wednesday, November 6th9:00am – Noon
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
    • Wednesday, November 6th4:00pm – 7:00pm
      Northend Community Center – 2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
  • Items required at registration
    • 1) Photo ID (Driver’s License OR State Issued ID)
    • 2) Proof of eligibility:
      • Food Stamps (SNAP)/Hoosier Works Card OR
      • Healthy Indiana Plan Card (HIP) OR
      • Medicaid Card OR
      • Pay Stub(s) (showing income at or below 150% of Federal poverty level) OR
      • Documentation showing proof of free school lunch eligibility
    • 3) One of the following for EACH of the children you are registering:
      • Child’s Social Security Card
      • Child’s Birth Certificate
      • Document from Child’s school containing child’s name and address that matches yours
  • More details, click HERE

Salvation Army – Angel Tree Program

Online:

  • Monday, November 4 (9:00 am) – Friday, November 8 (5:00 pm)

In Person

  • Monday, November 4 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 5 from 10:00 am to noon

1110 Union Street, Lafayette | 765-742-0006

What to Bring: Photo ID, Household Income, SS cards & proof of birthdate for all children. Must have children 15 years old or younger

Apply for Citizenship – On Your Own

HOW TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP ON YOUR OWN



How it Works

Citizenshipworks is a free  service that helps you apply for citizenship online on your own. This service will guide you through the process of your eligibility and citizenship application and then connect you to our initiative’s immigration provider organizations for an easy, quality, free final review. For instructions on how to use the portal see below. 

Click on the link below to open a Citizenshipworks account and start your application:

Please email the LUM Immigration Clinic staff immigration@lumserve.org if you have questions or concerns.  


How to Use Citizenshipworks – Step by Step Instructions

In order to ensure efficiency and timeliness, we ask that you begin your application online through a website managed by our DOJ Accredited Representatives, Citizenshipworks. When you come in person for your appointment, DOJ Accredited Representatives will access your application through the website and make any necessary changes. If you do not have access to a computer or need help using the computer, please call Monica at 765) 423-2691 

Step 1: 

Go to https://www.citizenshipworks.org/portal/lum and click the green button to start your application now! 

Step 2: 

Once you answer the initial screening questions (age, green card date, etc.) you will be directed to create an account. In order to start your application, you must create an account using your cell phone number or email. Don’t forget your username (cell phone number or email) and password! 

Step 3: 

When you sign in for the first time, you will receive a pop-up notification asking you to join [org name]. This allows our Accredited Representatives to access your application. Click the green option, “Join.” 

Step 4: 

Click on “Application” and begin! Complete as much as you can before your appointment date. If you complete the entire application, you will be able to save time in your in-person appointment. Please make sure that you answer each question truthfully and honestly. After you are finished, please send an email to [org email] that you completed your application. DOJ Accredited Representatives will not be able to assist you if you have not completed 90% of the application, and you will be referred to [our drop-in hours/workshop]. 

Step 5: 

Ensure that you have all necessary documents to bring with you for your appointment

ASP – Application – Additional Child

BEFORE YOU BEGIN — Please review the application first and be sure that you have all of the information you need before filling out the form. You will NOT be able to save your work and return to this form at a later time.

When you have the information you need — fill out the registration form below.

When the registration form is completed and you’re ready — click SUBMIT.
IMPORTANT — Stay on this page until the form is done processing — otherwise, it may not go through. You will receive an email confirming that LUM has received your registration when it is submitted properly. When typing information into this form, please do NOT use only lower case or upper case letter.

After School Program – Important Information, click HERE
After School Program – main page, click HERE

For a PDF version of the After School Program Application, click HERE.


No LUM Program applicant shall suffer discrimination due to his/her race, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, physical handicap, sexual orientation, political association or belief, or union affiliation or activity.


ASP – Application Process – Part 2

Thank you for submitting an application for your child.
If you received an email confirmation of your application, it has been submitted successfully. If you did NOT receive a confirmation email, your application probably did NOT submit successfully; so, please email, Kristi Hogue at khogue@lumserve.org and let her know.


Additional Child?

If you have an ADDITIONAL CHILD that you would like to enroll in the After School Program, please complete another application for an additional child — click HERE.


Next Steps

After School Program application will NOT be accepted until ALL of the below items are submitted.

  1. Fill out the Online Application Form
  2. Pay $110 Monthly Fee per child; or $35 per week
    • Pay Online HERE -or- Pay in Person -or- Pay by Mail
  3. Submit the following for each child:
    • Immunization Record – current year
    • Individualized Education Plan (IEP), if applicable
    • Payment, if not paid online

Important After School Program Information may be found HERE

  • Includes important information for students & parents
    — dates, open house, fees, forms & more

ID Clinic Assistance Request

This form is suspended until further notice.
For more information about the LUM ID Clinic, click HERE.

Due to COVID-19, the LUM Office is closed for visitors. If you wish to request assistance in obtaining an ID during this time, you must complete the request form below. LUM staff members will review your request each THURSDAY morning and call or email you. For more information about the LUM ID Clinic, click HERE.


  • Step 1 — Fill out request form below
  • Step 2 — Click SUBMIT.
    • IMPORTANT — Stay on this page until the form is done processing. You will receive an email confirmation, if it is submitted properly.
  • Step 3 — Your request will be reviewed. You will be emailed or called with follow up questions. An appointment time will be set to complete any needed birth certificate applications.

Nondiscrimination Statement – Lafayette Urban Ministry does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, political association or belief, or union affiliation or activity, in any of its activities or operations.


5th Quarter – Application Process – Part 2

Thank you for submitting an application for your child.
If you received an email confirmation of your application, it has been submitted successfully. If you did NOT receive a confirmation email, your application probably did NOT submit successfully; so, please email, Kristi Hogue at khogue@lumserve.org and let her know.


Additional Child?

If you have an ADDITIONAL CHILD that you would like to enroll in 5th Quarter, please complete another application for an additional child — click HERE.


Next Steps

5th Quarter application will NOT be accepted until ALL of the below items are submitted.

  1. Fill out the Online Application Form
  2. Pay $80 Fee per child; or $25 per day
    • Pay Online HERE -or- Pay in Person -or- Pay by Mail
  3. Submit the following for each child:
    • Immunization Record – current year
    • Individualized Education Plan (IEP), if applicable
    • Payment, if not paid online

Important 5th Quarter Information may be found HERE

  • Includes important information for students & parents
    — dates, open house, fees, forms & more