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  1. Legal Help

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    Navigating the immigration system is daunting on your own. We’re here to help.

    If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and/or HIV-positive and have a legal question or need representation, our legal resources can help.

    Please note: The information contained herein is for reference only and may not be up to date. It does not constitute legal advice. You should always consult an attorney regarding your matter.

    Last updated: June 3, 2020

    Start with our legal resources about:

      Asylum

      The information contained herein is for reference only and may not be up to date. It does not constitute legal advice. You should always consult an attorney regarding your matter. Last updated:…

      Eligibility

      In addition to the different eligibility factors detailed below, note that the Trump administration has created additional rules that may affect an asylum seeker’s eligibility to apply for asylum.

      People Living with HIV

      If you or a loved one fears detention or is currently detained, we can help.

      Detention

      Much of immigration law is predicated on familial relationships, but this can be tricky for LGBTQ+ families and couples.

      Couples and Families

      If you’re not eligible for asylum, there are other paths to status in the U.S., including DACA and visas.

      Other Paths to Status

      If you’re not eligible for asylum, there are other paths to status in the U.S., including DACA and visas.

      Resources

      The information contained herein is for reference only and may not be up to date. It does not constitute legal advice. You should always consult an attorney regarding your matter. Last updated:…

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  2. Alena

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    Alena is a small business owner, jewelry designer, and genderqueer lesbian from Tatarstan, Russia. When they came to the United States in 2009 in search of freedom, openness, and safety, they didn’t have any money, had little education, and did not speak much English. 

    But with Immigration Equality’s help Alena was granted asylum. After receiving a green card, Alena started her own jewelry business, which today employs eight people and creates jewelry from 100% reclaimed gold.  

    Last summer, Alena became a U.S. citizen. “The day I took my oath, I felt like the heaviest weight was lifted—it felt like freedom.” 

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