WHO WE ARE

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Ayuda provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants in our neighborhoods access justice and transform their lives. For over 50 years, we have served more than 150,000 low-income immigrants throughout Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Ayuda’s expert and dedicated professionals help immigrants from anywhere in the world navigate the immigration and justice systems and access the social safety net. This comprehensive and welcoming approach breaks down barriers, helps those in need, and makes our communities stronger!

LATEST NEWS

Access to CAM Expanded

Washington, D.C. (June 16, 2021) – Ayuda is thrilled to hear about the expansion of the CAM program to include new applicants and new categories of applicants not previously eligible to petition for their children to come to the United States safely and lawfully in...

Giancarla

Meet Giancarla, Ayuda employee and DACA recipient. "My name is Giancarla, I am a DREAMER, and I have been working at Ayuda for the past 2 ½ years. I was born in Bolivia and I came to the US with my family when I was 10 years old. More than 80% of DREAMERS arrived to...

AB and LEA Vacated

Washington, D.C. (June 16, 2021) – Together with our clients, Ayuda celebrates the Attorney General’s decision today to vacate Matter of A-B and Matter of L-E-A. Matter of A-B- and Matter of L-E-A- were prior Attorney General decisions which dramatically limited...

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2 days ago

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We did it because of YOUR support. ❤️ Together, we raised even more this year for immigrant families across our community. Your generosity means more families will have access to the legal, social, and language support services they need. Every gift, every share, every message of support was a reminder that hope wins when people show up for each other. You showed up, and our community will feel that impact for a long time. Thank you for believing in safety, dignity, and belonging for all. #GivingTuesday ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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Violence has no place here. Neither does xenophobia.Yet in response to last week’s tragedy, the Administration has suspended Afghan immigration processing, ordered a nationwide pause on all asylum decisions, and begun a sweeping reexamination of green cards issued to people from 19 countries. These are indiscriminate measures rooted in racial profiling that target entire communities, leaving families in limbo who just want to live safely.Ayuda is proud to represent Afghan parents seeking reunification, spouses separated by war, and individuals fleeing persecution — all of whom have followed lawful steps for years. Freezing their cases mid-process will disrupt their lives and only deepen their wounds.Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and fair, individualized treatment under the law.Read our full statement: ayuda.com/news-rejecting-islamophobia-immigration-crackdown/ ... See MoreSee Less
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