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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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Ayuda

6 days ago

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Ayuda is deeply saddened and outraged by the killing of a woman by ICE during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 7. We extend our condolences to her family and to all communities affected by this violence.This tragedy reflects a long-standing reality for immigrant communities: aggressive immigration enforcement causes harm, erodes trust, and fuels fear and trauma. It does not create safety — it undermines it.Ayuda joins calls for a thorough, independent, and transparent investigation and we remain committed to advancing the rights, dignity, and safety of immigrants.🔗 Read Ayuda's statement: ayuda.com/ayuda-statement-on-the-tragic-death-caused-by-ice-in-minneapolis/ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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Ayuda applauds the introduction of the Safe Community Places and Policing Amendment Act by D.C. Councilmember @cmlewisgeorgew4 — an important step toward protecting immigrant survivors in Washington, D.C.Fear of immigration enforcement keeps many survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes from seeking help. Safety should never depend on immigration status.Thank you to supporting Councilmembers @cmcharlesallen @cmzparker5 @councilmember_robertwhite @brianneknadeau 🔗 Read our full statement at the link in our bio. ... See MoreSee Less

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