For almost any immigration application, one of the most important documents will be the client’s affidavit – an opportunity for them to tell their story and offer a compelling narrative about why they should be granted the relief that they seek.  In many petitions, there will not be an opportunity for an interview or hearing, […]

This training will prepare you to assist clients at both our Call-In Legal Clinic and Protection Assistance Project. Volunteers at our Protection Assistance Project Clinic assist survivors with drafting petitions for Civil Protection Orders, and volunteers at our Call-In Legal Clinic assist survivors by providing advice on family law and CPO issues. For many clients, […]

Join us for an important discussion with Dr. Meghan Schott, Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Children’s National Hospital. This training will explore the definitions of suicidal ideations and self-harm and how they are different, offer guidance on how to respond if you have concerns about a child client, and review available resources in […]

As DCVLP's RELIEF Immigration Services grow to assist more vulnerable immigrants to protect their families and secure immigration relief, we are excited to launch our Immigration Legal Clinic and engage volunteers in this impactful new opportunity. For many clients, calling one of our clinics is their first step toward finding safety and stability. This training […]

In any immigration case, it is imperative to provide as much documented support as possible for our requests for relief. Dr. Kate Sugarman, MD will join us to discuss ways in which medical professionals can help support applications for immigration relief, ways to effectively work with traumatized clients to collect necessary information in a timely […]