No child should face the immigration process alone
What We Do
We provide free lawyers to immigrant and refugee children who are being deported
Legal Services
We stand up for children by standing with them in immigration court. The government does not provide them with legal counsel, so we do — and we win over 80% of our cases.
Need Help?
Safe Passage Project gives lawyers to immigrant children under the age of 21 in New York City and Long Island. If you are in need of help, click below to contact us.
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Want to Help?
Safe Passage Project is able to succeed because of the dedication of passionate lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Volunteer with us or apply for an open position!
Work With UsResources
The path to legal relief is often a complicated one.
Depending on the selected strategy – cases can take 18 to 24 months to complete. If you’re new to representing children in immigration court, check out our resources.
All ResourcesSpecial Immigrant Juvenile Status Manual
This manual is a step-by-step resource guide for representation of SIJS-eligible clients.
More Info
Download DocumentTraining Attorneys in the Process
By tapping into the existing NYC pro bono network and sharing what we’ve learned, we are building a movement of people deeply passionate about fighting for the rights of immigrant children.
Latest News & Updates
Safe Passage and Councilmember Carlina Rivera in the Gotham Gazette
Safe Passage Project’s Managing Attorney, Alexandra Rizio, Co-authored an Op Ed with NYC Councilmember Carlina ...
Immigration Bulletin: Saravia v Barr Litigation and Settlement Summary
Stephanie Gibbs, Supervising Litigation Attorney, Safe Passage Project Executive Summary: In 2017 Safe Passage Project’s ...
Safe Passage Project National Policy Update
On his first day in office, President Biden signed a series of executive orders directed ...
Upcoming Events & Trainings
Pro Bono Training on Cultural Competency
The COVID Pro Bono network is sponsoring a free cultural competency training to help pro bono volunteers learn the skills needed to better serve diverse low-income clients. Participants are encouraged to send their questions and reflections after each module to lmoy@lasnny.org and Bryant@law.cuny.edu. Dates: Jan. 21st, Feb. 11th, Mar. 11th, Apr. 15, May 13th, Jun. 17th
Venue:
Virtual Event
June 17, 2021,
The NYSBA Committee on Immigration Representation is presenting a CLE on Handling Your First Pro Bono Asylum Case
You’re considering handling your first pro bono asylum case, but are unsure of how to proceed? This one-hour training will orient you to the fundamentals of eligibility and procedure, common issues to be mindful of, and mentorship possibilities.
Venue:
Discount Code: Not-for-profit staff can enter the code KR61NFP to register for free.
Webinar
May 27, 2021, 1:00PM