City Bar Justice Center – Refugee Assistance Program

Who We Are

The Refugee Assistance Program recruits, trains, supervises and mentors volunteer attorneys who represent individuals seeking asylum in immigration court and at the asylum office.

How to Get Help

At this time we are offering remote services. Please call (212) 382-6710. Intakes are usually scheduled at least two to four weeks in advance.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Bronx County, Kings (Brooklyn) County, New York (Manhattan) County, Queens County, Richmond (Staten Island) County

Additional Service Area Info

We can also represent clients who live near enough to commute to frequent attorney/client meetings in New York City.

Language(s) Spoken

• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Can provide interpreters for approximately 20 different languages.

Income Guidelines

Clients must be unable to afford a private attorney.

Clients are responsible for filing fees which are generally not applicable until post-asylum.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Eligibility Restrictions

This program does not serve: a prisoner; or a community group

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Legal Representation

General Contact Information

Address            City Bar Justice Center – Refugee Assistance Program

                42 West 44th Street (map)

               Manhattan, NY 10036

Phone               212-382-6727

Fax                   (212) 221-5318

Website            https://www.citybarjusticecenter.org/