For more information, see this high-level overview of the NIJC pro bono program. Edison Lopez Paralegal / Asistente Legal 443-703-3054 | Email / Correo electrónico Edison If you are a non-profit organization, pro bono referral service, or attorney in private practice and would like to be on the list of pro bono legal service providers, please refer to the admission requirements and application procedures in accordance with 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61 et seq. (80 Fed. Reg. 59503). Please read the instructions carefully and follow them when filling out the form. Paper applications should be submitted to: If you have any doubts about who has the right to assist you in your immigration case, please visit our Consumer Protection website, www.stopnotariofraud.org The list is made available to individuals in immigration proceedings and includes information on non-profit organizations and lawyers who have committed to providing at least 50 hours per An of pro bono legal advice before the location of the immigration court. of which they appear on the list. The list also includes information on pro bono money transfer services that refer people to pro bono lawyers in immigration court cases.

AILA is a national association of immigration professionals and while our members are registered immigration lawyers, AILA as an organization does not provide direct services to the public. If you are looking for advice or information on a specific topic or individual case, please use our immigration lawyer finder or contact a non-profit legal service provider in your area. NIJC`s pro bono project works with legal volunteers to provide free legal representation to low-income immigrants seeking family-based help or protection. NIJC invites interested lawyers to represent these clients on a pro bono basis. Thank you for your interest in the NIJC pro bono program. To help us put you in touch with the most appropriate opportunity, please provide the following information. If you are looking for legal resources for pro bono lawyers, please visit the For Lawyers page where all documents are publicly available. The email must include an explanation of the requested change(s) and your contact information.

The list is updated quarterly (January, April, July and October) and all update requests must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the end of the quarter in which you request an update. Providers whose applications are pending or who are currently on the list must notify the OLSP in writing within 10 business days if their contact information has changed, if any restrictions on the provision of pro bono legal services have changed, or if the provider is no longer eligible to be added to the list. See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.66. If OLAP is not notified, the vendor name can be removed from the list. See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.65. There is also a growing need for short-term legal assistance. If you are in the Chicagoland area and are willing to personally volunteer in our communities, please fill out this form. Fluency in Spanish is required.

This opportunity is ideal for lawyers with strong legal drafting and drafting skills who wish to assist immigrants in deportation proceedings. For more information, see Draft applications for review in immigration court. Asylum is an immigration service for people who, for certain reasons, fear returning to their country of origin. To obtain asylum, representation before the asylum office and/or immigration court may be required. Lawyers can choose the type of representation they prefer. For more information, see Representing asylum seekers. LSNYC`s Immigrant Rights Project provides representation on a variety of issues, including naturalization applications, work permits, adjustment of status, permanent resident card replacement, applications for foreign parents, immigration visa processing, and deportation procedures. LSNYC attorneys also offer domestic violence immigration services, including VAWA self-petitions, abused spouse waivers, and U visa applications. Our services are holistic and provide immigrants with housing, public services and language support. We work closely with clients and community partners to ensure immigrants have a successful path to citizenship.

Learn more about AILA`s recognition of pro bono efforts Language rights are civil rights: The LSNYC Language Access Project challenges the language barriers LEP clients face when they receive benefits, services and access to justice. We are in litigation challenging the failure of various city agencies to provide legally required language access, and we are working with community partners to engage federal, state, and local agencies to expand language rights for all of New York`s diverse immigrant communities. Pro bono representation can save lives, ensure access to justice for vulnerable populations, and ensure fair application of the law in our federal legal system.