What We Do
Immigration Equality is the national leader in the field we pioneered: LGBTQ and HIV immigration rights. We work on both the personal and systemic levels to protect and uplift LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants and families.
Law and Policy![](https://immigrationequality.org/wp-content/themes/immigration-equality-1.2.6/icons/caret-right.svg)
Immigration Equality and the Immigration Equality Action Fund have a robust legislative and administrative advocacy program to make lasting changes in our immigration system.
Direct Legal Services![](https://immigrationequality.org/wp-content/themes/immigration-equality-1.2.6/icons/caret-right.svg)
Each year, we connect over 750 LGBTQ and HIV-positive asylum seekers with pro bono attorneys, help secure freedom for detained asylum seekers, and provide thousands more individuals with legal inquiries and referrals.
Impact Litigation![](https://immigrationequality.org/wp-content/themes/immigration-equality-1.2.6/icons/caret-right.svg)
Through our impact litigation, we seek to change discriminatory policies affecting LGBTQ and HIV-positive people. Ourr aim is to get rulings that are far-reaching and improves the lives of our community on a large scale.
Strategic Plan 2024-2026![](https://immigrationequality.org/wp-content/themes/immigration-equality-1.2.6/icons/caret-right.svg)
Our 2024-2026 strategic plan outlines our commitment to five core goals that further the mission and values of Immigration Equality.
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