A full list of legal service providers on a wider range of topics can be found on this page. The full list is divided into separate sections that correspond to each immigration court across the country. For a list of suppliers appearing before a particular immigration court, please click on the appropriate state/territory on the map or list below. Please note that if a particular state/territory is not an active link on the map or list below, there is currently no immigration court or hearing venue in that state. If you live in one of these states/territories, please click on the state where you have your court case to find a local provider. The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Policy Office, Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) maintains the list of pro bono legal service providers or the “List”. The list is published quarterly (January, April, July and October). The list is at the heart of EOIR`s efforts to improve the scope and quality of representation before its arbitrators and is an essential tool for informing individuals in EOIR proceedings of the pro bono legal services available. The rules for qualified organizations, pro bono referral services, and attorneys to be included in the list are found in the Code of Federal Regulations, 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61 et seq. (80 Fed. Reg.
59503). Yes. Individuals have the right to seek a second legal opinion or to change their legal representative if they wish. 1. In October 2015, the Ministry amended the regulations on the former list of independent legal service providers to 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61 et seq. The amendments renamed the list to the “Pro Bono Legal Service Provider List” and significantly revised the registration requirements. Changes to the rule include: organizations and lawyers must provide at least 50 hours per year of pro bono legal services in each immigration court where they are on the list, so that public comments on qualified applicants waiting can be added to the list; and require recertification of suppliers every 3 years from the date of registration. For a copy of the final Federal Register rule, click here. Direct immigration law services are available free of charge to ALL students, alumni, staff and their immediate family members. At SJSU, individuals can make an appointment with an immigration attorney from Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD), a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing immigration justice services.
LTD`s mission is to promote justice by providing legal representation to underserved immigrant communities. LTD serves students, staff, faculty and families on CSU campuses in the Central Valley, Central Coast and Bay Area. Individuals who are not U.S. citizens can request an appointment to inquire about their eligibility for current immigration status, which can provide them with a pathway to permanent residence, citizenship, or other forms of immigration facilitation. Clients will also receive information on next steps to process their file. Pro bono legal services are “unremunerated legal services provided to impoverished strangers or to the public good without expectation of direct or indirect compensation, including referral fees (excluding filing fees or photocopying and shipping fees).” 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61(a)(2). The list may not be used by organizations or lawyers to solicit paid legal services. For more immigration-related resources, visit our Community Resources page. RILA supports immigrants in our community holistically by providing excellent pro bono immigration legal assistance to those who are most vulnerable and have the fewest resources.
Our immigration service helps immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime navigate the justice system to ensure clients can live without constant fear of deportation. We have been fortunate time and time again to be part of our clients` stories. Read below some stories from those we serve and discuss their experiences with immigration, family, and the impact of RILA on their lives. ALL students, alumni, staff, faculty and their immediate family members (including parents, siblings, spouses, children and/or guardians). Services are available all year round. The State Bar Association funds organizations throughout California that provide legal services to low- and middle-income people. The lists linked on this page focus on immigration legal aid. En Español: Proveedores de Servicios Legales de Inmigración. For more information, if you are in the immigration process, click here.
The list is made available to individuals in immigration proceedings and includes information on non-profit organizations and lawyers who have committed to providing pro bono legal services at least 50 hours per year in front of the immigration court venue where they are 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. You can also request a consultation with an immigration lawyer outside of scheduled dates by contacting the UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center at 408-924-2762 or undocuspartan@sjsu.edu. Be sure to log in to your SJSU email address to access the appointment calendar. No. All consultations, appointments and case substitutions are free for SJSU students, alumni, staff, lecturers and immediate family members. The only cost to the client would be possible immigration fees. These immigration legal aid lists, organized by county, include providers funded by the state bar association, as well as others who frequently provide this service. For more information, see the organization notes.
The lists are current to October 2019. We provide comprehensive legal services to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in collaboration with community partners to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients and their children. For each case that would cost up to $10,000 at a private law firm, RILA offers 100% free legal representation to those who otherwise could not afford the fees. 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.
For a compilation of lists for California`s 58 counties, see the list of statewide immigration legal service providers. The Legal Advice Line will be closed from Monday 7 December 2020 to 3 January 2020. We are closing a little earlier for the holidays this year in order to bring major technology upgrades that will allow us to better serve customers in the new year. During this time, we encourage you to use www.lawhelpca.org resources to find legal help based on your location and problem, or call 211. Thank you for your patience and understanding and I hope everyone stays safe and enjoys the holidays. Currently, the DACA fee assistance program is closed, but we encourage students to make an appointment with our immigration department to explore free financing options. These permits allow our clients to carry out a gainful activity during the ongoing asylum procedure. For current providers, to request changes or updates to your information or current listing, please send ProBono.List.Admin@usdoj.gov an email. Federal Register (amended 8 C.F.R § 1003.61 et seq.) Visit the Pro Bono portal to apply online.
While online filing is highly recommended, applicants can also submit using Form EOIR-56. As required by law, EOIR maintains a list of pro bono legal service providers and a list of recognized organizations and accredited representatives. See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61 and § 1292.2. The information published on the list and on the list is provided to EOIR by pro bono legal service providers and recognized bodies. EOIR does not endorse any of these organizations, referral services or lawyers. In addition, EOIR does not participate in and is not responsible for the representation or performance decisions of these organizations, referral services or lawyers. Be sure to provide the family member`s preferred contact information so that LTD can contact them directly during the appointment. Yes.
Recent alumni who graduated within the last two years can access CSU immigration legal services via ILD. Students, alumni, staff and faculty can complete the admission form on behalf of their family members. Yes. LTD will do its best to provide a lawyer who speaks the desired language or provide a professional interpreter to assist in any language upon request. Please use the comments section of the intake form to indicate your preferred language for the consultation and if additional accommodations are required for the appointment.