Houston Housing Authority

Hi!
Houston Housing Authority requests your feedback about any triumphs; or challenges in customers accessing the housing voucher program applications today.

Houston Housing Authority reports receiving 13,000 applications by 10 a.m. Many of these may have been customers who saw information posted on our website: http://www.houstonlibrary.org/hha-housing-choice-voucher.

Most of our locations did not open until 11 a.m., therefore we anticipate that the number of applicants will quickly climb. Once again, please share your feedback either on the NL blog or by directly emailing me.

Thanks!
Mary Wagoner
mary.wagoner@houstontx.gov

Statistics Update

Hello,

We have now completed our first month with the new stats form. You should have received an email from Steve Hill with a few issues.

1. Be sure to enter your Monthly circulation and computer use numbers that you receive from Jason on the totals line of the monthly workbook.



2. Make sure that the program totals by Audience Type equal the totals under Service Priority.



3. Steve also suggests that you enter data on a weekly basis so that you can see any issues as you go along rather than waiting until the month is over.

If you haven't already, please go back to the G Drive and make sure that your totals match and the circulation and computer use numbers have been entered.

Let your Team Leader/Coordinator know if you have any issues or questons or leave a comment here.

Thanks,

Laurie

Reference - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Hi!
Your staff may receive a lot of questions about the process for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website details the process below and has FAQs.

Filing Process
How do I request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals?To request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals from USCIS, you must submit Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals to USCIS. This form must be completed, properly signed and accompanied by a Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and a Form I-765WS, Worksheet, establishing your economic need for employment. If you fail to submit a completed Form I-765 (along with the accompanying filing fees for that form, totaling $465), USCIS will not consider your request for deferred action. Please read the form instructions to ensure that you submit all the required documentation to support your request. You must file your request for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals at the USCIS Lockbox. You can find the mailing address and instructions on www.uscis.gov/i-821d. After your Form I-821D, Form I-765, and Form I-765 Worksheet have been received, USCIS will review them for completeness, including submission of the required fee, initial evidence and supporting documents. If it is determined that the request is complete, USCIS will send you a receipt notice. USCIS will then send you an appointment notice to visit an Application Support Center (ASC) for biometric services. Please make sure you read and follow the directions in the notice. Failure to attend your biometrics appointment may delay processing of your request for consideration of deferred action, or may result in a denial of your request. You may also choose to receive an email and/or text message notifying you that your form has been accepted by completing a Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance.
Each request for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals will be reviewed on an individual, case-by-case basis. USCIS may request more information or evidence from you, or request that you appear at a USCIS office. USCIS will notify you of its determination in writing.
Note: All individuals who believe they meet the guidelines, including those in removal proceedings, with a final removal order, or with a voluntary departure order (and not in immigration detention), may affirmatively request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals from USCIS through this process. Individuals who are currently in immigration detention and believe they meet the guidelines may not request consideration of deferred action from USCIS but may identify themselves to their detention officer or to the ICE Office of the Public Advocate through the Office’s hotline at 1-888-351-4024 (staffed 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday) or by email at EROPublicAdvocate@ice.dhs.gov.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=f2ef2f19470f7310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f2ef2f19470f7310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Thanks!
Mary

Share the Love - Edmonton Public Library

Hi,
Edmonton Public Library has a place on their webpage where they ask customers to share why they love their public library. I enjoyed what their customers had to say. I hope you do as well. Your comments and other links are always appreciated on this blog!

Thanks!
Mary

Using our Cisco Phones to make a conference call

Hello,

Did you know that you can use our phone system to make a conference call? Here are the instructions:
Step 1: During a call, press the Confrm softkey (press More once and you should see it). This selects a new line and places the other party on hold.
Step 2: Place a call to the second number by using the dial pad as usual.
Step 3: When the call connects, press Confrm softkey again to add the original party to the conference call.

When the initiator of the call disconnects, the call is terminated.

This may be helpful when having staff meetings without all being in the same building.

Thanks,

Laurie

Linked in - This Week In Libraries

Hi,
I joined a discussion group in Linked in called This Week In Libraries a few months ago. Recently someone posted the question, "Why did you choose to become a librarian; or work in a library?" Sometimes our reasons are highly personal as well as professional. I look forward to your responses!
Thanks.
Mary W.

More from HHA

Hello,

I have added a link for the HHA site on the left of this screen. I also scanned the FAQ, Sample Application, and Power Point presentation that was shared during the manager's meeting.

Remember the waiting list application process goes live August 20th until August 26th.

Thanks,

Laurie