El Rescate Legal Services empowers immigrants, primarily Latinos, to improve their political and economic wellbeing in order to promote their full participation as citizens.
Help more families become citizens and promote their participation in civic and economic life in the United States.
Compassion, Professionalism and Honesty
Some 3000 unaccompanied minors arrived in Los Angeles in 2014, were released to a parent or relative and awaited immigration hearings. Since then, El Rescate has represented over 500 minors in court. Some who have been abused or neglected are eligible for SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status).
The U visa is a non-immigrant visa for victims of mental, physical, sexual or psychological abuse or crimes in the United States, and their immediate family members. This status is based on cooperation with law enforcement agencies in the arrest and prosecution of criminal offenders.
El Rescate is advising TPS recipients to apply for adjustments to become legal permanent residents through U.S. citizen children.
DACA defers removal action of undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States without legal authorization by their parents as young children. Immigrants who were under the age of 31 as of June 14, 2012, who arrived before the age of 16 and have been physically present since June 15, 2007 and have obtained or will obtain a high school diploma or GED are eligible.
El Rescate has assisted over 1000 DACA recipients. This status allows individuals who are in removal proceedings, who have final orders of removal or who have never been in removal proceedings to obtain work authorization and to avoid deportation for two years. DACA status must be renewed and does not provide a direct path to lawful permanent residency or citizenship.
El Rescate hosts “charlas” every Wednesday (2-5) and some Saturdays (10-1). During the clinic El Rescate staff members give an overview of current immigration legal issues relative to the needs of the community. Following the presentation El Rescate staff and volunteer attorneys offer an opportunity for participants to receive a brief legal consultation regarding the specific needs of the individual. The clinic is free but participation is by appointment only; reservations must be made in advance.
Family Petition * Adjustment of Status * Appeals for INA * Asylum * Advance Parole * Cancellation of Removal * Change of Address * Change of Venue * Evidence of Request Responses * Affidavit of Support * Citizenship * Consultations * Inquiries * FOIA Requests * TPS Re-registration * NACARA * Motions to Reopen * Fiancé Visas * Waivers * Resident Card Renewal * Work Permit Renewal *
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The El Rescate Human Rights Department had staff on the ground in El Salvador from 1985-1995. During the two years leading up to the 1992 Peace Agreement, El Rescate staff in Los Angeles and El Salvador developed and collected data for a precedent-setting study of the Salvadoran military and of violations of human rights from 1980-1992.
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El Rescate participates in events at schools and churches and other venues to educate the immigrant community about their rights and our services, including citizenship classes.
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