Immigration & Legal Services

Immigration Legal Program (ILP):

Since 1886, Lutheran Social Services of New York has supported vulnerable individuals, families, and communities — including immigrants — as they strive to reach their full potential. Our Immigration Legal Program (ILP) has provided representation, legal advice, and community outreach to many immigrants and refugees across New York City. We represent immigrants seeking protection from persecution and violence, young people fleeing dangerous conditions, families seeking reunification, and aspiring US citizens from all over the world. Lutheran Social Services of New York will continue to advocate on behalf of all people, regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or religion.

The ILP assists applicants seeking political asylum, family-based immigration status, citizenship, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Temporary Protected Status, relief under the Violence Against Women Act, and U visas for survivors of crime. The ILP represents immigrants in deportation or removal proceedings and unaccompanied minors in Family Court.

The ILP has also partnered with the City of New York to provide daily screenings and application assistance to asylum seekers newly arrived to New York City as part of the Asylum Seeker’s Legal Advocacy Network.

The ILP is part of ActionNYC, a network of immigration legal service providers.

Contact the Immigration Legal Program at:

75 W. 125 St., Floor 4, New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-265-1826 | Fax: 212-265-2238