Immigration Legal Services
Immigration Legal Services, a part of ICDR, provides direct immigration legal services to low-income, indigent and immigrant communities. The U.S. Department of Justice/ the Executive Office for Immigration Review/ Office of Legal Assess Program recognized and accredited the ICDR to provide affordable or low and pro-bono immigration legal services.
Immigration service assists clients with a range of immigration matters, including consultations and legal representation. We refer complex immigration matters to our networks and partner attorneys on a Pro-Bono basis. We prepare and file application/petition packages for DHS, handle all DHS/USCIS communications, RFE and additional information, as well as help clients to prepare for interviews and/or tests. We also train law students or new attorneys to provide pro bono services and educate community groups on the latest immigration issues. ICDR also deals with diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and civil rights issues.
We charge $80 for a consultation.
No one will be turned away due to inability to pay the fee. A client who is unable to pay for services may ask for a fee waiver. The criteria for reducing or waiving fees will be based on the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines and required numbers of proofs.
Schedule an Immigration Legal Consultation:
Please read the important information below before booking your appointment for a consultation with ICDR’s Immigration Legal Services. Each case requires its own consultation. Please book your appointment under the name of the person who needs legal assistance. If more than one member of your family needs a legal consultation, you will need to make a separate consultation appointment under each family member’s name. Please be sure to read the descriptions of the types of consultations that we offer and choose the correct type when making your appointment online. If you do not choose the correct appointment type, you may need to make another appointment on a future date and pay an additional fee. Consultations are limited in length. Please arrive/log in to your appointment ON TIME. If we do not have time to fully assess your case during the time allowed for your appointment, you may be required to schedule an additional consultation appointment later. You may reschedule your consultation at any time up to 48 hours before the appointment takes place. If you need to cancel your appointment, please call our office at 571-208-2190 as soon as possible. A refund of the consultation fee will be issued minus an administrative fee of $20. Please have with you at your appointment time ALL documentation regarding your current immigration status, prior immigration history, relevant criminal history, and any other documents related to your case. If you do not provide enough information and documentation for our legal staff to be able to provide you with complete and accurate legal advice at the end of your appointment, you may be charged an additional $80 for an additional appointment later. For remote consultations (via telephone or videoconference), please make sure that you are in a quiet, private place at the time of your appointment, not in the car, at work, or in a loud public area.
Contact Us:
3615 Chain Bridge Road, Unit C, Fairfax, VA 22030
Call at: 571-208-2190
Email at: legal@iderintl.org
Becoming a Pro Bono Attorney:
The Immigration Legal Services Pro Bono Program assists low-income and indigent clients in finding pro bono representation for their immigration case. We serve clients in a variety of immigration matters, including asylum, T/U-Visas, VAWA, adjustment of status, temporary protected status and renewal of work authorization documents.
We strive to provide our pro bono attorneys with quality resources and effective mentorship to deliver successful results. We offer on-the-job training to ensure attorneys are up-to-date. We provide samples, trainings and resources.
How Can Get Involved
- Take a case on pro bono basis
- Mentor an attorney
- Become a volunteer attorney – (40 hours or three months)
- Provide translation services
- Provide administrative assistance.
Immigration Legal Service offers internships for law students and post grads.
To apply, send to Immigration Legal Services at legal@icdrintl.org
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