Immigration

We help survivors of violence and abuse seek immigration relief and related benefits.

Meeting the legal needs of immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking

BayLegal provides information, legal advice, and representation to  immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking in a range of legal areas including immigration petitions, family law matters, income security, housing, and health care access.

We provide legal services to immigrant survivors in specific areas including:

 

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In conjunction with the Domestic Violence Prevention practice, we also help survivors with:

News

Sep 19, 2019 March 20 @ 1:03 am

A Holistic Model for Serving Low-Income Immigrant Survivors

The September 2019 issue of Contra Costa Lawyer features an article co-authored by Mélody Saint-Saëns, Immigration Regional Counsel at BayLegal, and Juliana Morgan-Trostle, Equal Justice Works Fellow (sponsored by Greenberg…

Sep 19, 2019 March 20 @ 1:03 am

BayLegal Attorney Explains Why Communities Need Not Fear the 2020 Census

In a September 18, 2019 segment on Univisión 14, BayLegal attorney Jessica Jenkins explained to Spanish-speaking viewers why participation in the 2020 United States Census is important: “Es muy importante…

Aug 20, 2019 March 20 @ 1:03 am

Understanding the Facts and Planning Next Steps for Those Impacted by the New Public Charge Rule (in Spanish)

BayLegal Equal Justice Works Fellow (sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP) Juliana Morgan-Trostle appeared on Univision 14 last Friday to help dispel misinformation and address widespread concerns about the ways in…

Jun 21, 2019 March 20 @ 1:03 am

Information and resources for immigrant families who might face deportation (Spanish)

June 19th, 2019: BayLegal attorney Jessica Jenkins appeared on Univision 14 to provide information on legal rights and available resources to Spanish-speaking families with members who might face deportation proceedings….

Jun 6, 2019 March 20 @ 1:03 am

BayLegal’s Juliana Morgan-Trostle On U.S. State Dept’s New Social Media Policy for Visa Applicants (Spanish)

BayLegal Equal Justice Works Fellow Juliana Morgan-Trostle spoke with Univision 14 on June 3rd regarding new U.S. State Department policy requiring information and access to social media accounts for visa…

May 7, 2019 March 20 @ 1:03 am

Juliana Morgan-Trostle on Univision 14: Information and Resources on Public Charge (Spanish)

Equal Justice Works Fellow Juliana Morgan-Trostle appeared yesterday on Univision 14 to share critical information about public charge with Spanish-speaking viewers. You can watch her segment here. UPDATE 5/7/2019: A longer…

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Immigration Institute of the Bay Area – services

IIBA provides immigration legal services, immigration clinics, and citizenship classes for the Bay Area community. Legal services include citizenship, DACA renewal, family reunification, humanitarian, and deportation defense services.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s community resources page

Resources on this page include a wide range of downloadable tools produced for diverse audiences, from experienced advocates to directly impacted community members seeking answers about the complex world of immigration law.

Nov 13, 2024 March 20 @ 1:03 am

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities provides a range of immigration legal and social services in locations around the country, including several in the Bay Area.

Oct 1, 2024 March 20 @ 1:03 am

Disability nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedure

Aug 8, 2024 March 20 @ 1:03 am

Immigration FAQs

FAQ from Legal Aid of Sonoma County on available assistance and legal rights of immigrants affected by disasters.

Aug 8, 2024 March 20 @ 1:03 am

Client Complaint Procedures

Client Complaint Procedures The attached documents provide instructions on steps to take if you have a complaint about Bay Area Legal Aid: Client grievance procedure Procedimiento de quejas del cliente…