Offers professional legal services to low and moderate-income individuals at nominal fees. Available assistance includes but is not limited to adjustment of status, applications for citizenship, immigration case inquiries, Temporary Protected Status, Visa issues, asylum, Green Card applications, document review, practice interviews and work authorization. Citizenship classes are free.

Evaluates cases where: - Applicant has a pending removal proceeding in Cleveland immigration court AND lives in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Geauga, Lake, or Ashtabula County, or was referred by another immigration advocacy organization (such as Catholic Charities, Asian Services in Action or Building Hope in the City), or the applicant is being detained in Geauga County Jail; - Applicant is the 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), or applicant is under the age of 18 years old; - Applicant would like to file a family-based petition, is married, recently divorced, the parent of an abusive United States citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR), or seeking custody/guardianship of a child who has an immigration issue; - Applicant is seeking to apply for naturalization; - Applicant would like to request bond. If case is Board of Immigration appeal level or above, Legal Aid must have represented this client in the underlying case.

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

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.

Provides low cost legal representation to immigrants and refugees.

Provides legal representation to non-resident individuals who have experienced human trafficking and are seeking a visa permit to remain in the United States temporarily.

Provides assistance to those interested in becoming naturalized citizens of the United States with information regarding the process as well as the service of an attorney who can help with filing the proper forms and who can provide legal representation in the naturalization process.

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 employment authorization documents services, for person eligible to work in the united States.

Provides legal assistance through partnership with Centro San Jose.

Federal agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. A component of the Department of Homeland Security.

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 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.

Provides community meetings with up-to-date information on immigration policy and related topics; legal consultations provided by licensed attorneys; individual and family casework for individuals with medical, mental health, and legal needs; financial assistance with immigration bonds; filing support for those who may have been undocumented when they entered the United States as children.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Offers immigration assistance for those who request it. Services include translation and interpretation and assistance in dealing with immigration matters.

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.

Provides assistance to clients to file immigrant and citizenship application

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.

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