Pathways to Citizenship
File immigration cases for low income immigrants and refugees in San Diego
Help immigrants and refugees achieve safety and the ability to work to support their families.
Posted May 22, 2023
Immediate Problem
San Diego has seen an influx of Afghan refugees who are desperate for legal services in addition to a constant high demand for adjustment of status based on our location.
Work & Deliverables
With training and mentorship, volunteer lawyers file adjustment of status or affirmative asylum cases with USCIS for pre-screened, qualified clients.
We are looking for attorneys in San Diego County only.
Preparation Phase
- Intro call with volunteer coordinator
- Complete initial online training
- Meet with Executive Director
Collaboration Phase
- Discuss pre-screened case with Legal Director
- Intake appointment with client
- Gather documents and file case
- Prepare client for interview
- Accompany client to USCIS interview
Wrap Up
- Complete final case check-in with volunteer coordinator
Pathways to Citizenship
Pathways to Citizenship (then NCICC) was formed in 2013 by members of Solana Beach Presbyterian Church to help low-income immigrants from around the world navigate the complex legal and cultural pathways to U.S. citizenship. We achieved DOJ recognition in 2016, authorizing our agency to practice immigration law. Today, our team of attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives assist low-income immigrants and refugees in San Diego County with filing and preparing for adjustment of status, citizenship, DACA, affirmative asylum, TPS, fee waivers, etc. We utilize a team of 50+ volunteers to assist our legal team and tutor clients in ESL and citizenship preparation.
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Pathways to Citizenship
Pathways to Citizenship (then NCICC) was formed in 2013 by members of Solana Beach Presbyterian Church to help low-income immigrants from around the world navigate the complex legal and cultural pathways to U.S. citizenship. We achieved DOJ recognition in 2016, authorizing our agency to practice immigration law. Today, our team of attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives assist low-income immigrants and refugees in San Diego County with filing and preparing for adjustment of status, citizenship, DACA, affirmative asylum, TPS, fee waivers, etc. We utilize a team of 50+ volunteers to assist our legal team and tutor clients in ESL and citizenship preparation.