Unlike others who face legal proceedings, individuals who face deportation are not guaranteed the right to free legal counsel. The Legal Education & Advocacy Program (LEAP) offers non-detained individuals who are facing removal proceedings through the Seattle Immigration Court information and referrals to resources that can help them navigate a complex legal system.
Family Group Legal Orientation Program
Who is served:
This program serves non-detained unrepresented Dedicated Docket families assigned to the Seattle Immigration Court.
Services offered:
The Family Group LOP informs families appearing before the Immigration Court on the adjudicating agencies’ practices, procedures, available legal options and other relevant resources. Orientations are conducted in multi-family group sessions and single-family sessions.
Learn more:
leap@lcsnw.org
206-816-3230
Immigration Court Helpdesk
Who is served:
The Helpdesk is available to non-detained unrepresented individuals facing removal proceedings in Seattle Immigration Court.
Services offered:
- One-on-one information sessions offering the individual an opportunity to ask questions about immigration law and what to expect as their case moves forward in court.
- Self-help workshops for immigrants who will be representing themselves in court. In these workshops, immigrants can prepare and practice with others who will be pursuing similar defenses against removal.
- Pro bono outreach may be conducted for indigent respondents whose cases could especially benefit from the assistance of legal representation.
- Group information sessions: in-person presentations at the immigration court that offer a broad overview of the immigration legal process and basic information on defenses against removal.
Learn more:
leap@lcsnw.org
206-816-3230
