Pro Bono Immigration Assistance
We believe that everyone deserves access to justice and competent legal representation, regardless of their financial circumstances. Navigating the immigration system can be overwhelming, and we are committed to supporting our community by providing pro bono (free) legal services on a case-by-case basis.
While we review all requests, we focus our pro bono efforts on individuals from particularly vulnerable populations who often face significant barriers to securing legal representation. We frequently extend our pro bono services to:
- Children and Minors navigating the immigration system alone.
- Victims of Crimes, including domestic violence and human trafficking.
- Family Members of U.S. Military Personnel and veterans.
- LGBTQ+ Individuals seeking asylum and protection.
- Low-Income Families, specifically households with an annual income under $30,000.
- Individuals with Serious Medical Conditions, including individuals with mental illness.
- Individuals experiencing homelessness.
Our pro bono assistance is not limited to full-scale representation. We offer a wide range of services to help you at different stages of your immigration journey:
- Free Consultations & Case Evaluations: A thorough review of your immigration history to identify your options.
- Attorney Review of Pro Se Submissions: A professional second set of eyes on applications you have prepared yourself before you file.
- Second Opinions: An honest assessment of your current legal strategy.
- Quick Questions & General Assistance: Brief advice to help you overcome roadblocks.
- Hearing & USCIS Interview Preparation: Mock interviews and guidance to help you feel confident and prepared.
- Agency Responses: Assistance drafting and responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) or Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs).
- Full Representation: In select cases, we take on full representation for the duration of the legal proceeding at no cost.
In addition to our fully pro bono efforts, we understand that many individuals may not qualify for entirely free legal assistance but still cannot reasonably afford standard legal fees. To help bridge this gap, we offer Low Bono Services.
Low bono services are professional legal services provided at substantially reduced rates. These adjusted fees are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, utilizing a sliding scale based on your individual means, household income, and overall ability to pay. Our goal is to ensure that high-quality legal representation remains accessible to working individuals and families facing financial constraints.
To better serve our neighbors, our office hosts an open-door Tuesday Night Assistance program. Members of the community are invited to walk in during these hours to ask our team quick legal questions, have an attorney review completed immigration documents, or use our dedicated client computer to fill out and print immigration forms completely free of charge.
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
260 Montauk Hwy. Ste. 3 Bay Shore, NY 11706
*No appointment is necessary for Tuesday Night Assistance, though individuals are helped on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are unable to attend our Tuesday evening sessions and need to request pro bono assistance, please reach out to our office directly.
To help us evaluate your request quickly, please provide the following information when you contact us:
- Your Full Name and Contact Information (Phone number and email address).
- A Brief Summary of Your Situation: What specific immigration issue are you facing?
- Upcoming Deadlines: Do you have a court date, an interview, or a deadline to respond to a letter from USCIS? (Please provide the exact dates).
- Financial Hardship Details: A brief explanation of your financial situation or household income, if applicable.
- Previous Efforts: Let us know if you have already spoken to other attorneys or organizations.
We wish we could provide full representation to everyone who contacts us in need. Unfortunately, due to limited resources, that is simply not possible.
However, we promise to get back to everyone who reaches out to us. Even if we are unable to take on your case or prepare documents on your behalf, we will do our best to point you in the right direction. Whenever possible, we will provide you with legal guidance, reliable resources, and sample documents or templates to help you move forward.