Eligibility
Because NWIRP receives approximately 1,500 inquiries for services per
week, we are unable to serve every request. Eligibility requirements can
change depending on the caseload of our attorneys, demand for services,
and activity in the immigration community around the country. However,
our standard eligibility criteria for direct legal representation
include:
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Status: NWIRP supports immigrants, asylum-seekers and refugees,
regardless of immigration status.
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Income: In general, NWIRP can only assist individuals with an
income of 200% or less of the Federal poverty level. Based on the
poverty guidelines for 2018, this equals $24,280 per year for an
individual and $50,200 for a family of four. Some of NWIRP's funding
sources have higher or lower limits, so individuals should contact us
to determine eligibility.
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Hardship in Home Country: NWIRP often takes cases of those who
risk returning to countries where they would face significant
hardships.
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Cases of Abuse: NWIRP tries to help those who lack legal status
and are being physically or emotionally abused by someone in their
family.
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Other Factors: Other factors, such as language barriers, age of
applicant, and situation with dependents, are taken into account when
deciding whether to take your case.
You can find the complete list of our eligibility requirements in
English and Spanish at the following links:
Spanish Eligibility
Requirements English Eligibility Requirements
If you have an immigration question and believe you meet these criteria,
please contact the closest office listed below.
If the unit you are calling is not able to take your call, please leave
a detailed message with your NAME and PHONE NUMBER as well as a BRIEF
EXPLANATION of your immigration issue.
When you call, please explain what type of immigration issue you are
calling about:
- Citizenship: ask for the Citizenship Unit
- Domestic Violence: ask for the VAWA Unit
- Asylum: ask for the Asylum Unit
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Children or Juvenile: ask for the Children and
Juvenile Unit
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All other inquiries: Let the receptionist know your
situation so we can best help you
Western Washington
Seattle Office
Serving individuals in Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and
Whatcom counties.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Phone: 206.587.4009
Toll Free: 800.445.5771
*Holiday closures are listed below.
If you live in King County OR work or go to school in Seattle, you
may be eligible for help through the new Legal Defense Hotline, made
possible by the City of Seattle and King County.
Call 206.816.3870 to find out if you qualify and to get help. Find
out more about the Legal Defense Network here (English) or here
(Spanish)
Tacoma Office
Non-Detained Services
The Tacoma Office serves individuals living in Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis,
Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties.
1119 Pacific Avenue
Suite 1400
Tacoma, WA 98402
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM
E-mail: tsuintake@nwirp.org
Call or text (253)235-9279 from 9:30AM-11:00AM and 2:00PM to 3:30PM
*Holiday closures are listed below.
Detained Services
The Tacoma Office serves individuals detained at the Northwest Detention Center (also known as the Northwest ICE
Processing Center). If you or a family member is detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, please
contact us:
Email: detainedreferrals@nwirp.org
Phone: 253.383.0519
Toll Free: 877.814.6444
*Holiday closures are listed below.
Please leave a voice message with the detained person's name and, if possible, the "A number" on the bracelet at
the detention center.
Eastern or Central Washington
Granger Office
Serving individuals in Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin,
Garfield, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Phone: 509.854.2100
Toll Free: 888.756.3641
*Holiday closures are listed below.
Wenatchee Office
Serving individuals in Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens counties
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone: 509.570.0054
Toll Free: 866.271.2084
*Holiday closures are listed below.
Holiday Closure Dates
The dates our offices are closed are listed below:
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Monday May 29th 2023 Memorial Day
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Monday June 19th 2023 Juneteenth
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Wednesday July 4th 2023 Independence Day
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Monday September 4th 2023 Labor Day
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Friday November 10th 2023 Veteran's Day
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Thursday November 23rd 2023 Thanksgiving Day
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Friday November 24th 2023 Day After Thanksgiving
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Monday December 25th 2023 Christmas Day
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Tuesday December 26th 2023 Christmas Eve Observed
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Friday December 29th 2023 New Year's Eve Observed
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Monday January 1st 2024 New Year's Day