IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE | LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
Evaluates cases where applicant is a victim of domestic violence, trafficking or other crime (whether crime occurred in applicant's home country, during applicant's journey to the United States or in the United States; applicant is under the age of 18 years. Where applicant would like to file a family-based petition (is married, recently divorced adjustment of status applications, applicant is seeking to apply for naturalization; applications for custody/guardianship, the parent of an abusive United States citizen or legal permanent resident, or seeking custody/guardianship of a child who has an immigration issue, and naturalization or would like to request bond; applicant would like to renew green card because it is lost, expired, or stolen.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
8 N State St., Painesville, OH 44077
Hours
M, W, F: 9:00am–4:00pm; T, Th: 9:00am–2:00pm
Voice
Fax
(440) 352-0015
Application process
May apply for services online, where applicants can schedule a call back to speak with an intake specialist. Click on "Apply for Free Legal Help" on the organization's web site to start the application process. May also call to speak with an intake specialist. In-person intake interviews may be available when necessary to ensure access to organization's services based on individual circumstances. Those who walk into the building M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm can fill out a card to request a call back from an intake specialist.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Serves residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Lorain, and Ashtabula counties or was referred by another immigration advocacy organization. who meet financial eligibility criteria (household income below 125% of current federal poverty guidelines with limited assets). Will evaluate applicants with gross income up to 200% of current federal poverty guidelines and older adults (age 60+) when determining financial eligibility for service. Applicant's problem must also meet case acceptance guidelines.
Agency info
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
Secures justice and resolves fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.