Legal Directory
Human Rights First (New York 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: | Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), Nassau, NY (Manhattan), Queens |
| Detention Facilities Served: | Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (NJ) |
Services Provided
| Are immigration legal services provided? | Yes |
| Areas of immigration legal assistance: | Asylum applications, Family-based petitions, Humanitarian Parole |
| Types of immigration legal services provided: | Help completing forms, 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), Housing referrals, Legal Orientation Programs (LOP) / Know Your Rights Presentations (KYR), Legislative advocacy (state or national), Referrals to other services, Social services |
| Populations served: | Detained individuals, Domestic Violence Victims, Human Trafficking Survivors, Individuals who are not in legal immigration status, Individuals with physical/mental disabilities, Juveniles, Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender, Torture survivors |
| Languages spoken: | Arabic, Dari, English, French, Pashto, Spanish, Other languages upon request |
| Access to a commercial interpreting service or language bank: | No |
| Nominal fee charged? | No |
| Other information: | This organization can serve clients statewide. Potential clients should call during our hours of operation, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or visit us during our walk-in hours on Thursdays only from 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Staffing Information
| Number of attorneys on staff: | 3 |
| Is organization BIA recognized? | Yes |
| Number of fully accredited BIA representatives on staff: | 1 |
| Number of partially accredited BIA representatives on staff: | 2 |
| Number of paralegals/legal workers on staff: | 2 |
Additional Details
| Pro Bono opportunities? | Yes |
| Network affiliations: | Detention Watch Network, Immigration Advocates Network |
Administrative Information
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| Last contact date: | January 3, 2018 |
| Administrator comments: | 9/17/12: tickler
2/7/14: Updated
2/23/15: tickler
3/28/16: tickler
Alt. contact:
Matthew Tallarico
tallaricom@humanrightsfirst.org (preferred email to be kept private)
03 Jan 2018: tickler
6/13/24: updated by
Sara Gormley |
| IAN Members? | No |
