Legal Directory
Human Rights First (Washington, D.C. Office)
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Human Rights First is an independent advocacy and action organization that challenges America to live up to its ideals. We believe American leadership is essential in the global struggle for human rights, so we press the U.S. government and private companies to respect human rights and the rule of law. When they fail, we step in to demand reform, accountability and justice.
Human Rights First’s Refugee Representation team promotes human rights by assisting refugees fleeing persecution. We achieve this goal by providing direct representation and partnering with pro bono lawyers to help our clients access social services and legal protections in the United States consistent with international law. We then use that experience to advocate for laws and policies that protect refugees.
Counties served: | District of Columbia |
Detention Facilities Served: | Alexandria City Jail (VA) |
Services Provided
Are immigration legal services provided? | Yes |
Areas of immigration legal assistance: | Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Family-based petitions, NACARA, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions |
Types of immigration legal services provided: | Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Federal court appeals |
Non-legal services: | Administrative advocacy (CIS/ICE/CBP), Legal Orientation Programs (LOP) / Know Your Rights Presentations (KYR), Legislative advocacy (state or national), Referrals to other services |
Populations served: | Domestic Violence Victims, Farm workers, Human Trafficking Survivors, Individuals who are not in legal immigration status, Individuals with criminal histories, Individuals with physical/mental disabilities, Juveniles, Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender, Torture survivors |
Languages spoken: | English, French, Spanish, Others as needed |
Access to a commercial interpreting service or language bank: | Yes |
Nominal fee charged? | No |
Other information: | Our services are available for asylum or fear-based claims only. We cannot assist with other forms of immigration relief. Our Washington D.C. office serves clients who live in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. |
Staffing Information
Number of attorneys on staff: | 3 |
Is organization BIA recognized? | Yes |
Number of fully accredited BIA representatives on staff: | 0 |
Number of partially accredited BIA representatives on staff: | 1 |
Number of paralegals/legal workers on staff: | 1 |
Additional Details
Pro Bono opportunities? | Yes |
Administrative Information
Contact Person: | |
Executive Director: | |
Last contact date: | January 3, 2018 |
Administrator comments: | 10/4/12: tickler
12/5/13: tickler
2/12/15: tickler
6/23/16: tickler
03 Jan 2018: updated via feedback
6/13/24: updated by
Sara Gormley |
IAN Members? | No |