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| Human Rights First - Asylum Program |
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| WHO WE ARE |
Human Rights First is a non-governmental human rights organization that seeks to promote respect for and observance of international human rights and refugee law. In the Asylum Legal Representation Program at Human Rights First, volunteer lawyers assist indigent asylum seekers with pro bono representation.
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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 To contact this group, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. 212-845-5200, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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| Location: |
333 Seventh Avenue, 13th floor, New York, NY 10001
Directions: 1 or N train to 28th Street; 2, 3, B, D, F, Q, A, C, E, and Path trains to 34th Street. |
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Subway - 1 or N train to 28th Street; 2, 3, B, D, F, Q, A, C, E, and Path trains to 34th Street |
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If detained at the Elizabeth Detention Center call Human Rights First toll-free at 212-629-6170 or (212) 845 5222 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Human Rights First will go to detention centers to do intakes with clients. |
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There is a waiting list form for indigent asylum seekers. |
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Contact this group by MAIL at 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001 |
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Attn. Refugee Protection Program |
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You may also call us at 212-845-5200 to have an application faxed, emailed, or mailed to you.
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To contact this group, CALL (212) 845-5200 |
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| | Monday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| | Tuesday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| | Wednesday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| | Thursday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| | Friday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
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To obtain an appointment, please stop by our offices and fill out an application.
You may also call us to have an application faxed, emailed, or mailed to you.
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| WHO WE SERVE |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), Nassau, New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Suffolk, Westchester
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We will serve anyone who can travel to Manhattan on a regular basis to meet with our staff members and pro bono attorneys. Most of our clients live in the five boroughs and northern New Jersey, with a smaller group coming from Long Island, Westchester County, and farther afield.
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Languages Spoken: French, Spanish
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Languages for which interpreters can be provided: Can provide interpreters for any language, upon request.
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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Access for the deaf: Can arrange for an American Sign Language interpreter upon request
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Your family's income should be at or below 100.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
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| TYPE OF HELP |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Full Legal Representation- For Asylum cases
Brief Advice
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Emergency Instructions
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| If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. |
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| What is an Emergency? A one-year from arrival filing deadline for applying for asylum that is approaching or past. Or have a 30-day appeal filing deadline for cases that have been denied at the immigration court level. |
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| Emergency Contact Information: Asylum seekers must mark their date of arrival, whether they have applied for asylum, or whether they have any court dates on the wait list form. If Human Rights First is able to schedule appointments, they will be prioritized. |
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