The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) provides legal assistance and guidance to immigrants navigating the immigration process and seeking rights protection.

Legal Counsels

Provide free legal services, including direct representation, using a universal representation model, which services any immigrant, regardless of immigration status, including those in detention or at risk for deportation.

 

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Pro Bono Program

Builds volunteer immigration legal capacity throughout New York State through a network of ONA Pro Bono not-for-profit partners. ONA Pro Bono providers and their Supervising Attorneys recruit, train, and mentor a network of Pro Bono Volunteer Attorneys and non-attorney volunteers to provide free immigration legal services

 

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DOJ Trainer

The New York Immigration Coalition, in partnership with ONA, supports not-for-profit immigrant service providers in New York State with obtaining and retaining Department of Justice (DOJ) recognition. They provide information about the recognition process, assist organizations with applications, and offer immigration law training to help staff and volunteers become DOJ-accredited representatives.

 

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