April 13, 2023 This week, several Ayudantes submitted testimony to the Council of the District of Columbia to showcase the critical impact of funding provided to the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG), including the Access to Justice...
Arnold & Porter Senior Associate Chris Moulder, PhD, successfully shepherded a Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) self-petition to the finish line in 2022. This is Awa’s story. After immigrating to the U.S. from Senegal, Awa* experienced domestic abuse at the...
During March we observe Social Work Month to celebrate the powerful impact of Ayuda’s Social Services team. These dedicated individuals work with immigrant clients to identify their unique needs and goals and navigate resources in their communities. Social Work is...
February 22, 2023 Earlier this month, several Ayudantes testified during the Council of the District of Columbia’s Performance Oversight hearings to demonstrate the importance of funding Ayuda’s services. Full copies of Ayuda’s oral and written testimony are...
February 22, 2023 On Tuesday, the Biden Administration proposed a new rule that make it virtually impossible for immigrants to seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. The plan would deny protection to any U.S. asylum-seekers if they have not first applied for...
