Keeping families together, protecting people from violence, and standing up to injustice
We believe access to justice shouldn’t depend on where you are born or how much money you have.
Reflecting on NWIRP’s 35th Anniversary
Reflecting on NWIRP’s impact over the past 35 years, executive director Jorge L. Barón penned the following open letter to our community of support.
Taking Injustice to Court
Ever since NWIRP’s Impact Litigation Unit was launched in 2005, the have positively affected many important cases with implications for national immigration laws.
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Changes to Public Charge
On August 14th, the Department of Homeland Security finalized a rule that could make it harder for immigrants who receive public benefits to receive green cards, but the fight is far from over.
A Court Victory for Immigrant Youth
We are thrilled to announce an important case victory for many vulnerable immigrant youth. A US District Court judge has ruled that a 2018 USCIS policy was in violation of the law. In his ruling, the judge ordered that the government must reopen any SIJS petition that was denied based on their illegal policy.
Stand Up for Immigrant Rights
We are grateful that community members are interested in supporting immigrants at this critical time. Here’s a list of important ways you can get involved.
New Hotline for King County Residents
King County residents or those who work in Seattle in need of legal services for their immigration case can call 206-816-3870 to find out if they qualify.