
Immigrants Rights

IMMIGRANT’S RIGHTS
This program save lives by preventing removal/deportation when such an action would result in probable death due to HIV and LGBT related persecution or to inadequate medical care in the person’s country of origin. We also represent HIV-positive immigrants in obtaining legal status that will allow them to work and lead productive lives or in accessing emergency benefits. Current immigration laws create an imposing barrier towards an HIV positive individual’s ability to attain legal residency. As such, our attorneys use innovative legal strategies to advocate for the rights of individuals and families who wish to legally immigrate or reside in the U.S.
DERECHOS DE INMIGRANTES
Este programa salva vidas por medio de prevenir deportaciones cuando tal acción resultara en la probable muerte debido a VIH o a la persecución contra las personas homosexuales, lesbianas y transgéneros o debido a la fata de cuidado médico adecuado en el país de origen de la persona. También representamos inmigrantes VIH positivos para que obtengan documentación legal que les permita trabajar y tener una vida productiva o para que tengan acceso a beneficios médicos de emergencia. Las leyes actuales de inmigración han creado barreras que dificultan a los individuos que son VIH positivos a obtener residencia legal. Ante semejante situación, nuestros abogados utilizan innovadoras estrategias legales para defender los derechos de individuos y familias que desean obtener o establecerse legalmente a EU.
STAFF/ PERSONAL
Pearl Saracho, Esq. Immigration Attorney
Tanya McGary, Esq. Public Benefits Attorney
Jaime Cartagena, Esq. Loyola Fellow
Assistance
We can assist HIV+ individuals who:
- Seek adjustment of status or naturalization
- Are being detained or threatened with U.S. removal
- Have no legal status and have been the victim of domestic violence or other crimes
- Wish to apply for asylum
- Need help with an HIV or disability waiver
- Need a work permit
- Have no status but seek medical care or food assistance
RESOURCES/ RECURSOS
HIV & Immigration.pdf
VIH y Inmigración.pdf

“I really appreciated my attorneys who went with me and my husband to my immigration hearing. Thanks for all of your help and God bless!” — Sarah
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