No child should face the immigration process alone
About Safe Passage Project
Safe Passage Project (SPP) is a nonprofit immigration legal services organization that provides free representation to immigrant youth in New York City and on Long Island.
Please read the following information regarding our referral criteria and process before proceeding.
We are no longer maintaining our own waitlist for NYC residents.
All youth seeking services are now directed to the ICARE Referral Program, which has expanded its eligibility criteria to include all immigrant youth under age 21 living in New York City. This centralized system ensures young people are matched with the legal service provider best suited to their needs and available capacity, which includes Safe Passage Project.
Who Should Complete the ICARE Legal Referral?
Are under the age of 21
Are seeking humanitarian forms of protection
Reside in New York City (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, or Staten Island)
After submitting the form: ICARE staff will contact the youth directly to assess their needs and match them with an appropriate legal provider based on capacity and the type of assistance required.
Questions about the ICARE waitlist?
Email: legalhelp@icarecoalition.org
Other questions or advocacy requests?
Contact: Lesly Linares at LLinares@safepassageproject.org
New York City Resources
Shelter, school enrollment, mental health, food, legal aid & more
School enrollment
Family Welcome Centers - NYC DOEMental health help
NYC 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFood bank
Food Bank for New York City - Find FoodLGBTQ+ services
Ali Forney Center - Programs & ServicesHealth insurance
NYC Department of Health - Health InsuranceEOIR online hearing information
EOIR Online Hearing Information System (ACIS)NYC immigration services
Know your rights
What is asylum
What is Asylum? (PDF)We continue to maintain our own waitlist for youth residing on Long Island.
Who Should Complete the Safe Passage Project Legal Referral?
Are under the age of 21
Entered the U.S. without their mother or father (We cannot accept "Adults With Children (AWC)" unless both the parent and the child are under 21)
Are not currently detained in ORR, ICE, or criminal custody
Estimated Wait Time: 2-5 Months
This estimate is not a guarantee of a legal screening or future representation.
Questions or advocacy requests?
Contact: Lesly Linares at LLinares@safepassageproject.org
Need Additional Support?
For any other questions or advocacy requests:
Lesly Linares at LLinares@safepassageproject.org