Immigration Services

GLS is the leading legal aid program that provides free legal assistance in immigration cases for eligible low-income individuals residing in the Gulfcoast. GLS may handle the following types of cases for eligible immigrants:

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GLS can help you if

  • You’re seeking asylum or protection from persecution in your home country.
  • You need help with family-based immigration, including reunification or petitions.
  • You’re facing deportation or removal proceedings and need legal representation.
  • You’re a victim of human trafficking or other crimes and need legal help to obtain immigration relief.
  • You’re owed unpaid wages or benefits from your employer.
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GLS may handle the following types of cases for eligible immigrants:

Domestic-violence related cases

An abused spouse or child of a legal permanent resident or a United States citizen may be able to self-petition for legal status in the United States under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) without his or her abuser’s assistance.

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Removal of Conditional Residence

A conditional lawful permanent resident whose spouse is abusive and will not cooperate in removing the conditional status may be able to ask for a waiver of their cooperation.

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U Visas

An immigrant who has suffered substantial abuse as the result of having been a victim of certain criminal activity and has been helpful in the investigation or prosecution of that crime may be eligible for a U visa. U visa status allows victims of domestic violence who cannot self-petition under VAWA because they are not married to their abuser, or their abuser is not a legal permanent resident or United States citizen, to obtain legal status.

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T Visas

Victims of trafficking in persons may be able to petition for a form of legal status in the United States called a T visa.

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“Know Your Rights” Presentations

GLS is available, upon request, to provide “Know Your Rights” presentations to local groups in settings where immigrants may feel more at ease.

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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

“SIJS” may be an option for abused, abandoned or neglected children who meet the eligibility criteria.

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You can apply for legal services 24/7 via our online form. We will contact you to let you know if your application has been accepted or not. Emergency cases (domestic violence and urgent housing matters) will be prioritized and contacted first.

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