Greetings!

The Immigration Legal Assistance Program at Lutheran Social Services provides free and low-cost legal services to immigrants in New England. The program offers consultations, legal representation, and assistance in completing immigration applications or petitions.

Legal representation primarily focuses on:

• Asylum Seekers;
• Victims of Torture;
• Victims of rape and sexual violence;
• Victims of anti-gay hate crimes;
• Victims of Violent Crime; and
• Victims of Human Trafficking;

For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment, please contact the legal office in Worcester at (508) 754-1121, ext. 419 or West Springfield at (413) 787-0725.

About Us:

The Immigration Legal Assistance Program (ILAP) was established by LSS on July 1, 2000, to provide legal assistance to immigrants and refugees in Central Massachusetts applying for citizenship and adjustment of status (i.e., green card). In the course of its development, the need for more extensive services became evident. ILAP has since expanded to provide services to asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and violent crime.

In 2001, ILAP established the Political Asylum Legal Assistance Project (PALAP), which focuses on the unique needs of asylum seekers. Since its inception, PALAP has provided representation and/or legal advice to over one thousand clients.

Funding:

ILAP is funded by a variety of sources, including the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, private foundations, and individual contributors. We are always seeking new sources of support - Please visit the Get Involved section of the website to learn how to help.