Asylum
- Affirmative Asylum: We assist individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. who have fled their home countries due to fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. We provide legal representation through the application process, ensuring that each individual’s case is presented clearly and effectively.
- Defensive Asylum: For those who are already in removal proceedings, we offer defensive asylum services. This involves representing individuals in immigration court, where we fight to secure protection from deportation and gain asylum status for those at risk.
Victims of Crimes & U-Visa
- U-Visa: We support survivors of certain crimes, including domestic violence, trafficking, and assault, in applying for a U-Visa, which allows victims in most cases to stay in the U.S. while assisting law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. We advocate for individuals and their derivative family members to obtain U-Visa status, helping them access safety and legal protections.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- VAWA Self-Petition: We assist survivors of domestic violence in applying for legal status under VAWA, which allows them to self-petition for a green card without the abuser’s involvement. This service is vital for survivors who fear retaliation or have been manipulated by their abusers.
T-Visa (Trafficking Victims Protection Act)
- T-Visa: We help individuals who have been victims of human trafficking or are victims of severe labor exploitation, including those who have suffered abuse at the hands of their employers. If you are already in the U.S. and have experienced exploitation or abuse by an employer, you may qualify for a T-Visa, which offers temporary legal status, protection from deportation, and the ability to work legally in the U.S.
Family Services
- Family-Based Petitions: CLP offers legal assistance with family-based immigration petitions, including those seeking to reunite with spouses, children, parents, or siblings. We help navigate the process to ensure that families can come together and live without fear of separation.
Children & Youth Services
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): We provide legal assistance to children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both parents. Through the SIJS process, minors may qualify for a green card and protection in the U.S.
Citizenship
- Naturalization and Citizenship Applications: For those who have been lawful permanent residents (green card holders) for a required period, we offer assistance with naturalization applications to become U.S. citizens. Our services guide clients through the complex application process and ensure that all necessary documents are submitted.
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
- DACA Program Information: CLP provides updated and accurate information on the DACA program, a critical initiative that offers temporary relief from deportation and work authorization for eligible undocumented young people who arrived in the U.S. as children. We assist with DACA renewal applications, eligibility assessments, and provide advocacy on behalf of DACA recipients.
- USCIS Most Recent Memo: We keep our community informed about the latest developments and policy changes surrounding DACA, including any updates or changes issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). We help DACA recipients navigate these changes and ensure their continued eligibility for the program.
Detention and Deportation Defense
- Detention and Deportation Defense: We provide critical support to individuals who are facing detention or deportation. Through direct representation in immigration court, we advocate for our clients’ release from detention and fight against deportation orders. Our legal team works to protect the rights of individuals in removal proceedings and explores all available legal avenues for relief, including bond hearings, asylum, and cancellation of removal.
We believe that immigration justice is rooted in human dignity, solidarity, and collective action. Our services aim not only to support individuals through their legal cases but to build a stronger, more resilient immigrant community. Whether seeking asylum, protection from violence, family reunification, or other legal relief, CLP is here to guide and navigate these complex systems with our community.
For more information about these visit uscis.gov