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Provides legal representation and community education to low-income refugees and immigrants in Washington state.   Assists with:   -  Applications for political asylum - Applications for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status - For Afghan immigrants, we assist with OAW Asylee Adjustments - I-130 Family petitions -  Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, U-visa, and T-visa -  Other immigration applications, including naturalization -  Applications for renewal/replacement of green cards and work permits - Representation in removal proceedings Does NOT provide assistance with:   -  Initial DACA applications   -  Student (F-1) visas or tourist (B-1) visas -  Employment-based visa petitions -  Investor visas   -  Questions from employers about immigration    Call NWIRP directly for information on how and when to sign up for their monthly family petition workshop. Workshop attendance is required in order to receive additional family petition assistance.

Operates a legal clinic providing a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney (60 minutes if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed) Clinic is open to all, but particular focus is on providing culturally-informed legal services in a safe and welcoming environment to individuals who identify as African American or Black. This clinic is staffed primarily by attorneys of color. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Assists eligible permanent residents in facilitating each Naturalization process, from screening to oath, and filing applications. Eligibility Screening: - Assesses your eligibility and options for US Citizenship Naturalization Process: - Legal representation - Preparation and filing of N400/N600 forms - Managing your case as you become a US Citizen Miscellaneous Services: - AR-11 Report of Change of Address - I-90 Application for Renew/Replace Green Card - I-912 Fee Waiver - Passport - Accompaniment to USCIS Interview

Intensive case management for asylum seekers and granted asylees up until they receive their green card.

Offers: - Naturalization application process assistance, - Civic classes provided in English, Korean, Khmer, Vietnamese, Ukrainian and Russian - Free service for welfare (Basic Food, SSI) recipients, - Free citizenship English classes for low-income individuals. Also: - Teaches interview questions; - Conducts mock interviews; - US passport application; - Citizenship interview Interprets and translates; - DACA Renewal - Permanent Resident's Card (Green Card) Renewal - Provide citizenship application assistance; - Works with CIS for clients; and - Provides various immigration related assistance. Currently, Citizenship classes are conducted at sites in King County and Pierce County.

Provides low-cost immigration counseling services to refugees, asylees and immigrants. Answers questions about navigating the immigration process. Offers a wide variety of family-based immigration services such as lawful permanent residency, asylum and deportation, employment authorization, deferred action for childhood arrivals, as well as naturalization and citizenship.

Provides legal representation and community education to low-income refugees and immigrants in Washington state.   Assists with:   -  Applications for political asylum - Applications for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status - For Afghan immigrants, we assist with OAW Asylee Adjustments - I-130 Family petitions -  Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, U-visa, and T-visa -  Other immigration applications, including naturalization -  Applications for renewal/replacement of green cards and work permits - Representation in removal proceedings Does NOT provide assistance with:   -  Initial DACA applications   -  Student (F-1) visas or tourist (B-1) visas -  Employment-based visa petitions -  Investor visas   -  Questions from employers about immigration    Call NWIRP directly for information on how and when to sign up for their monthly family petition workshop. Workshop attendance is required in order to receive additional family petition assistance.

Provides guidance and referrals to low-income immigrants and refugees living in King County who are in detention, facing removal or losing their immigration status.

Helps immigrants with routine immigration matters, such as applying for green cards, family reunification, employment authorization and citizenship. Assists with the immigration process for refugees and those who want to be reunited with family members abroad. Provides refugee resettlement services for State Department Assigned refugees and those with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV).

Provides low-cost immigration services to those who qualify as low-come. Offers help with basic immigration services, housing, language, and employment of immigrant families and individuals. Refugee and Immigration services can help clients navigate the immigration process, and provide assistance with visas, petitions, and forms. Services offered include consultation, help with fiancée petition, adjustment of status, immigrant visas, freedom of information act requests, citizenship applications, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions, U Visas (for victims of crime), and Petitions for Alien Relative.

Intensive case management for refugees, asylees, and SIV holders who have complex health issues and need assistance navigating the medical system.

Assists refugees with the forms and procedures required to apply for permanent residency or citizenship. Also provides emergency rental assistance from the Seattle Housing Levy funds to existing clients (Seattle site only).

Provides a website with legal information and a guide to legal help. Addresses civil legal problems only including family law, debt and consumer issues, aging/elder law, government benefits, housing, domestic violence, health, employment, immigration, and more.

Offers assistance to recently arrived refugees in applying for U. S. permanent residency (green cards).

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney. Focus is on Korean and Korean-speaking clients. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an immigration attorney. Legal Clinic is jointly coordinated by King County Bar Association and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Clinic attorneys can: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys have expertise in immigration law. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Provides an immigration clinic where clients receive a free 1-hour appointment with a volunteer immigration attorney for advice and consultation on immigration legal issues, including citizenship. ELAP does not handle asylum or removal cases. Clinic is available regardless of immigration status. Attorneys at the clinic do not provide representation or accompany clients to court.

Offers: - Naturalization application process assistance, - Civic classes provided in English, Korean, Khmer, Vietnamese, Ukrainian and Russian - Free service for welfare (Basic Food, SSI) recipients, - Free citizenship English classes for low-income individuals. Also: - Teaches interview questions; - Conducts mock interviews; - US passport application; - Citizenship interview Interprets and translates; - DACA Renewal - Permanent Resident's Card (Green Card) Renewal - Provide citizenship application assistance; - Works with CIS for clients; and - Provides various immigration related assistance. Currently, Citizenship classes are conducted at sites in King County and Pierce County.

Provides legal representation and community education to low-income refugees and immigrants in Washington state.   Assists with:   -  Applications for political asylum - Applications for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status - For Afghan immigrants, we assist with OAW Asylee Adjustments - I-130 Family petitions -  Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, U-visa, and T-visa -  Other immigration applications, including naturalization -  Applications for renewal/replacement of green cards and work permits - Representation in removal proceedings Does NOT provide assistance with:   -  Initial DACA applications   -  Student (F-1) visas or tourist (B-1) visas -  Employment-based visa petitions -  Investor visas   -  Questions from employers about immigration    Call NWIRP directly for information on how and when to sign up for their monthly family petition workshop. Workshop attendance is required in order to receive additional family petition assistance.

Case managers provide assistance in accessing basic and emergency resources, naturalization assistance, individual ESL instruction, public benefits application procedures. Provides Obama Healthcare and WA Apple Health ( Medicaid) health advocacy. Assists clients in applying for unemployment benefits and SNAP/EBT. Intensive case management services assist immigrants and refugees in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency that are caused by difficulty in accessing and appropriately utilizing the health and human service systems. Home visits are available.

Provides legal immigration assistance to low-income residents of Washington. Offers the following immigration services: - Affirmative asylum for Afghan clients only - Family reunification - Citizenship/naturalization (including fee and disability waivers) - Adjustments of status (Green Cards) - DACA applications and renewals - Travel documents for people who are not citizens and wish to travel outside of the US - T Visa, U Visa, VAWA Visa - Employment authorization - Replacement of green cards - Mock interviews - Accompaniment to USCIS interviews - Consular processing - Resources/referral Also conducts community outreach to enhance awareness of the benefits of citizenship and to encourage people to apply for it. CHECK LANGUAGES - CANNOT PROVIDE INTERPRETERS FOR MOST LANGUAGES.

Provides individualized assistance in preparation and filing of naturalization applications, including legal representation.

Offers naturalization classes to prepare limited-English speaking immigrants and refugees for the citizenship examination. Classes are offered mainly in English with some language assistance. One-on-one case-management and assistance with naturalization forms, including N-400s and fee waivers, are also provided. Low-cost immigration services are provided by DOJ-accredited representatives. This is the largest immigration program in Washington state

Provides counseling, representation, and advocacy for the following immigration matters: - Naturalization/citizenship. - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). - Adjustment to permanent resident status (green card) for parolees, refugees/asylees, and family-based adjustments. - Replacement or renewal of permanent resident card (green card). - Fiancée petitions. - Immigrant visa petitions for spouses, children, and siblings. - Petition to remove conditional status. - Travel document/re-entry permit/Advance Parole. - Employment authorization document (work permit). - Replacement of I-94 Card (Arrival/Departure Card). - Extension of non-immigrant visas. - Applications for waiver of grounds of inadmissibility and excludability. - Refugee/asylee relative petitions. - Requests for waiver of immigration application/immigration fees. - Affidavits of Support. - Accompaniment to interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office.

Legal consultations and representation for refugees and immigrants in naturalization, permanent residency, and family petitions. Services include applications for US citizenship, permanent resident/green Cards, family-based Visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U-Visa, and Employment Authorization. Provides classes designed to prepare students for the US Naturalization Test. A Cuban-Haitian Program also offers assistance with work authorization, parole, and adjustment of status and citizenship.