Volunteer Application Form

Please note: Individuals applying to volunteer as attorneys and interpreters must be available to make client calls as needed during working hours within U.S. timezones. Individuals applying to volunteer solely for translation tasks can work completely asynchronously.

"*" indicates required fields

Your Name*

First Name Last Name

Pronouns

Email*

Company

Position

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone*

Do any of the following categories apply to you?*

You can choose more than one. If none of these categories apply to you, please sign up for our email list to learn about other ways to support our work.

U.S. licensed attorney in good standing, and member of a state bar

Can speak language(s) other than English

Paralegal

Law student

DOJ accredited or partially accredited representative

Please indicate any languages other than English in which you can conduct an in-depth interview with a client without any assistance.*

No special knowledge of legal terminology is required.

Volunteer Roles

What type of volunteer work are you interested in doing? You can choose more than one.

If you don’t see a role that fits, please sign up for our email list to learn about ways to support our work as they arise. We are currently only accepting applications that are targeted to a specific available volunteer opportunity.

Roles specifically for attorneys*

(for a description of each role, click here)

LGBTQ+ Asylum Program

Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals

Circuit Court appeal (must have appellate experience)

Detained merits case (immigration court proceedings - full representation)

Non-detained merits case (immigration court proceedings - full representation)

Bond

Parole/Release from DHS custody

Limited representation - motions in immigration court

Affirmative asylum (not court)

Case support (research, country conditions, etc.)

Roles for people who speak more than one language

(for a description of each role, click here)

Interpretation

Translation of written documents into English

CFI prep roles (must speak Spanish)

(select this option if you are applying to do CBP preps for people in CBP custody)

CFI preps in CBP custody

A Few More Questions

Just a few more questions to help us find the best opportunities for you.

Letter of Recommendation/Professional Interpreter ID

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

To apply for interpreter/translator roles, please upload a letter of recommendation and/or your professional interpreter ID. If you don't have this document handy, please complete your application without it. You'll have a chance to submit the document after you apply.

What is your primary state of licensure?*

You can be admitted in any U.S. state or territory to practice in immigration court.

Bar Number*

Please list your EOIR number if you have one.

Note that EOIR registration (registration with the immigration courts) is mandatory for certain case types and must be completed before taking on a bond case. However, it is okay to apply to volunteer with us before being admitted. In that case, please follow up with your EOIR registration number after admission.

Do you have any prior or currently pending suspensions of your license, professional disciplinary actions, or grievance proceedings against you?*

Yes

Do you have malpractice coverage to cover your pro bono representation?*

Yes

I don't know

How would you describe your experience?

Please select all that apply. Note that you do not need to have immigration law experience to volunteer with us. We can provide training.

Experience in any type of court

Experience representing detained immigrants

Experience representing asylum seekers

Credible fear interview prep experience

Experience drafting appeals

Experience litigating habeas petitions

Experience with motions to reopen

Experience with merits cases in immigration court

Other types of immigration law not in this list

No immigration law experience

Can you arrange for your own interpretation assistance if needed?

Your answer won't affect whether or not you will be placed in a role.

Yes

Would you consider traveling to volunteer? Please select all that apply.

Locally (within 1 hour of my home/work)

Regionally (within 3 hours of my home/work)

Nationally (anywhere in the U.S. subject to my availability)

I am only available for remote opportunities

Are you a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)?

We ask this for our records – you don’t need to be a specialist in immigration law to volunteer with us.

Yes

Do you have other skills or experience you’d like to tell us about?

For example, research, social work, office admin, or anything else you think might be relevant.

Are you committed to the cause of the Immigration Justice Campaign?*

Yes, I am committed to the cause and want to help further its mission.

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Attorneys with any level of immigration law experience—or none at all—are needed!

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