Oue Legal Empowerment Program is staffed by BIA certified representatives and we work with trusted volunteer attorneys who will consult with you. We are working with a contracted attorney who can only fully represent a small number of cases, but we can refer you to a low bono attorney. You can also reach out to the New York State Office of New Americans operated by Catholic Charities at (800)566-7636.
Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland, Inc. offers immigration legal services to immigrants in need of assistance with immigration status including Application for Naturalization, Relative Petitions, Work Authorization Applications. A minimal consultation fee may apply. (845)942-5791.
Center for Safety and Change specializes in cases where an immigrant has been victimized, for example VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, SIJS, and Asylum cases. (845) 634-3391.
Neighbor’s Link based in Westchester. Call to schedule an appointment: 914-422-4686 or 914-422-4056
Private Attorneys:
Pouyan Darian at Darian Law: Rockland County Office Hours on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Location: 275 Route 304, Suite 700 Bardonia, NY 10954. Phone: (845) 359-1111
Law Office of Shafi Chowdhury: 118-21 Queens Blvd, Ste. 603, Queens, NY 11375. Phone: (646) 543-5839
Warnings:
- Do not trust anyone (legal attorney or notary public) who promises you that they can get your application approved.
- If you hire an attorney, understand what they will file for you. Get a written agreement signed by your attorney, which details what the attorney will do for you and how much it will cost you. Make sure to get a receipt for any money you pay to your attorney and a copy of any application filed on your behalf.
- Remember, it is not possible to get an employment card without filing an application for immigrant relief.