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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

Important Public Update on TPS

Updated 12/8/2020 TPS status and documents have been automatically extended for individuals with currently valid Temporary Protected Status from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal through Oct 4, 2021,...

Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

Washington, DC (June 1, 2020) - As thousands of protesters take to the streets for the third day in DC, seeking justice and accountability, in a movement echoed in hundreds of cities across the US and the world, Ayuda stands against racism, as allies with our...

Ayuda Client Shares Her Story for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Ayuda Client Shares Her Story for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

*Tali is a Middle Eastern woman who came to Ayuda seeking legal representation in obtaining a civil protection order (“CPO”) against her ex-husband and father of her child.  When Tali and Amir started dating, Amir was charming, caring, and kind. However, once they...

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immigrant mother from central America smiles over her young child's shoulder

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2 days ago

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Ayuda condemns the sweeping expansion of the travel ban. Our immigration system should be rooted in dignity and fairness—not blanket restrictions that punish entire nations and destabilize families and communities. Targeting people by nationality is discriminatory and dangerous, fueling fear, restricting opportunity, and putting lives at risk. ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

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Amir spoke out against corruption and supported peaceful protesters in his country, and it nearly cost him his life. Stories like his remind us why we stand with immigrants. For 9 years, Amir dreamed of seeing his family again. Then one day, his son arrived in the U.S. after a dangerous journey alone. When Amir had to choose between a safer legal path that would only protect him or a harder one that could protect his son too, he chose his child. Ayuda’s legal team stood beside them through every delay, every hearing, every moment of uncertainty. This year, both father and son were granted asylum. 💜 Your support makes stories like Amir’s possible. Donate today and help more immigrant families find safety. 🙏 Link: zurl.co/54fjg ... See MoreSee Less
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