Contact Benito Juarez Senior Community Liaison
Southwest Multi-Service Center
6400 High Star, #131
Houston, TX 77074
PHONE: 713.775.2309
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MOIRA
The Mayor's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (MOIRA) was established on May, 2001. MOIRA is the first of its kind in the city's history and is dedicated to facilitate a smoother transition for immigrant and refugee communities living in the city of Houston. The policy of MOIRA is to encourage access by all persons residing in the city of Houston, regardless of nation of birth or current citizenship status, to the full benefits, opportunities, and services which are provided and administered by the city of Houston.
Services on Immigration Assistance:
Advise the Mayor on immigration issues.
Provide information to the public about immigrant and immigration policies.
Act as a liaison between immigrant communities and city government.
Publish user friendly and multi-lingual literature to assist immigrants.
Citizenship Program
Provide assistance in finding appropriate venues for citizenship ceremonies.
Participate in citizenship ceremonies.
Provide assistance with information/curriculum development for citizenship classes.
Encourage new citizens to participate in civic duties.
Provide citizens with information on how to register to vote.
Policy Issues
Assist immigrant community-based organizations participation in Houston's political, economic, social and cultural life
Promote a productive, cooperative and prosperous environment for all Houstonians.
