CRIS is a not-for-profit organization serving all those in legal immigration status living in Central Ohio. CRIS' mission is to help refugees and immigrants reach and sustain self-sufficiency and achieve successful integration into the Central Ohio community. We achieve our mission through through the provision of high quality services addressing: *Resettlement (Reception and placement of refugees from overseas) *Employment *English Language Skills *Legal Issues related to Immigration *Early Childhood and Parenting *Older Adult Needs *Interpretation and Translation *Outreach to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations *Wellness Coordination and Services

Provides assistance with filing for citizenship for individuals who have permanent resident status. The Immigration team also gives counsel and advice and represents people in immigration cases, including applying for asylum.

Provides technical and legal advice and offers assistance to immigrants, refugees, and United States citizens with immigration related problems. Offers assistance with naturalization process and other citizenship related questions. Naturalization study guides and citizenship classes are available upon request.

Provides low cost legal representation to immigrants and refugees.

Offers no- or low-cost assistance with legal issues, such as immigration paperwork, for foreign born individuals.

Provide low-cost legal consultations and comprehensive services to low- and moderate-income immigrants and refugees and their family members. Consults are available for the following: - Consular processing; - Applying for U.S. citizenship or Naturalization certificate; - Applying for or renewing a green card; - Applying for Employment Authorization Document; - Applying for travel documents/reentry permits; - Immigration case follow-up with USCIS representation. - Family legal services such as divorce, dissolution, and custody. - Will preparation.

Assists agricultural workers with governmental procedures related to immigration laws, recovery of unpaid wages, violations of farm worker protection laws, the application for and denial of public benefits, housing evictions, and a variety of consumer issues. Advocates not only work to resolve a clients immediate problem, but also provide education on the legal process and their rights and obligations. Service is limited by availability of staff and funding. There is no guarantee that a lawyer will be available to take a client's case.

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.

Provides legal assistance for immigrants, non-immigrant visa applicants, asylum seekers and lawful permanent residents who are seeking naturalization. Services may involve the following: - Information and consultation about benefits under immigration law. - Procedures for obtaining student, visitor and employment-based visas. - Family immigration. - Asylee status, lawful permanent residence status, or citizenship.

Offers a class that combines civics instruction from Oberlin College student volunteer teachers and legal assistance from immigration lawyers to help the graduates of the class become naturalized citizens.

Provides culturally specific and trauma-informed services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking, with a focus on the immigrant and refugee communities. Both advocacy and legal services are available. The advocate may be able to help with crisis and long-term safety planning, counseling referrals, financial planning, support and referrals to shelter, case management, filing for a Civil Protection Order (CPO), and other services. Attorneys are available when applicable to meet with clients to discuss any legal concerns. If qualified, attorneys can help with a divorce, CPO representation, Marsy's Law, immigration, custody, and so forth. Provides a holistic approach model of assigning one advocate and one attorney to help the client through all their needs, which is beneficial for all survivors, preventing the survivor from having to relive their trauma over and over again by telling multiple people the same story. Offers support groups for different ethnic communities and education/outreach to community members, service providers, and others specializing in cultural humility education. Service is not for those in immediate emergencies, please call 911 if in immediate danger.

LAWO helps to ensure immigrant workers receive fair payment for their labor and have access to decent and sanitary working and living conditions. LAWO participates in extensive outreach activities to increase access to Ohio’s agricultural workers and to identify their needs.

Provides legal assistance through partnership with Centro San Jose.

Provides legal assistance for those of Arab heritage who are experiencing any type of discrimination. Does not litigate directly on the client's behalf, but refers to a network of legal professionals as needed. Works with the civil rights offices of all government agencies on policies. Provides legal assistance for immigrants, including information on the law, what documents to file, and what course of action is required, as well as referral as needed for representation.

Provides assistance to clients to file immigrant and citizenship application

Provided by students under the supervision of clinical faculty, students represent clients on family and humanitarian immigration cases, including people seeking family reunification and safety from domestic violence, persecution, torture, and human trafficking. Students also conduct community education on a variety of immigration law topics.

US government agency field office that oversees lawful immigration to the United States through the State of Ohio.

Provides low cost legal services to provide affordable legal care to the immigrant and refugee community. An Accredited Representativre can assist you with your legal paperwork at a fraction of the cost of an attorney.

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.

Assists agricultural workers with governmental procedures related to immigration laws, recovery of unpaid wages, violations of farm worker protection laws, the application for and denial of public benefits, housing evictions, and a variety of consumer issues. Advocates not only work to resolve a clients immediate problem, but also provide education on the legal process and their rights and obligations. Service is limited by availability of staff and funding. There is no guarantee that a lawyer will be available to take a client's case.

Offers services to help Arab Americans adjust to life in America and assists Arabs dealing with immigration issues. Services include referrals to medical, legal, and social services, lists of businesses and organizations who have employment opportunities, and assistance with immigration such as helping complete forms to be submitted for review, filing petitions, and checking on filing status and cases pending. Can assist with power of attorney for foreign citizens.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States and is a part of the US Department of Homeland Security.

Provides legal services for immigrants and refugees facing housing, financial, family, employment, or education barriers.

Provides low-cost counseling services to those who need assistance with the immigration process.