Immigration Legal Assistance Program
ILAP provides low-cost and pro bono legal representation to low-income noncitizens in Massachusetts.
09/30/2022
How do you know if you qualify for this assistance?
Read the Massachusetts Office of Attorney General’s webpage Applying for Victims of Violent Crime Assistance at: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/applying-for-victims-of-violent-crime-assistance
Additionally, contact the Attorney General’s Victim Compensation and Assistance Division at 617-727-2200 x2160. They will provide you with current information. Remember to ask about your rights, next steps to follow; and a timeline to receive the aid you need.
How Do You Apply?
Complete the “Application for Crime Victim Compensation” and return it to the Victim Compensation and Assistance Division for verification. The application can be found at:https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2019/04/02/application%20for%20web%20040119.pdf
If you are unable to access the application, please let us know. We will be happy to provide you with a copy.
We will happily assist you with filling out all necessary paperwork.
¿Cómo puedo saber si califico para esta ayuda?
Lea la información proporcionada en la página de web por la Oficina General de la Procuraduría de Justicia de Massachusetts. La página es https://www.mass.gov/service-details/applying-for-victims-of-violent-crime-assistance. La página de web aparece en Ingles, pero arriba en la mano derecha hay un botón que dice Language (lenguaje) donde puede cambiar la lengua a español.
También llame a la Oficina General de la Procuraduría de Justicia de Massachusetts al 617-727-2200 ext. 2160 para que le den más información acerca del programa, de sus derechos, las citas y el tiempo de espera para recibir ayuda. Al mismo tiempo, pida el contacto más reciente de la persona que trabaja en ayudar a las personas de su condado.
¿Cómo Aplico?
La aplicación la puede encontrar en la siguiente página de web.https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/12/05/application-spanish-100218.pdf si no le es posible obtener la aplicación, por favor déjenos saber y nosotros le daremos una copia.
Si Uds. Tiene algún problema con la aplicación déjenos saber. Nosotros haremos lo posible en ayudarlo.
03/17/2022
Starting the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen? We’re here to help you accomplish that goal!
Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident applies for and is granted U.S. citizenship.
U.S. citizenship is a legal status that offers many benefits and responsibilities, including:
>The ability to vote in U.S. federal elections,
>Serve on a jury,
>Travel with a U.S. passport, and
>Bring family members to the United States.
Importantly, once obtained, U.S. citizenship cannot be abandoned or lost by spending extended periods of time outside of the United States (as is the case with permanent residence).
If you have questions about the naturalization process, we encourage you to contact our office at Ascentria’s Immigration Legal Assistance Program at 774-273-3045 or [email protected]
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Our Story
The Immigration Legal Assistance Program ("ILAP") of Ascentria Care Alliance provides free and low-cost legal services to immigrants state-wide. The legal services include:
• Legal representation for asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, and/or victims of violent crime, domestic violence, or human trafficking;
• Legal consultations in complicated immigration cases;
• Assistance to complete immigration applications/petitions;
• Assistance to apply for citizenship, including continuing mentorship and interview preparation;
• Assistance with family reunification;
• Referrals to pro-bono and low-cost immigration attorneys;
• Referrals to social services providers as appropriate.
The Ascentria Immigration Legal Assistance Program also assists individuals to complete immigration forms such as:
• Citizenship applications, including mentorship and preparation for the naturalization interview
• Green card applications
• Relative petitions
• Change of address applications
• Replacement green card applications
• Replacement of I-94 applications
• Employment authorization applications
• Refugee travel document applications
• Other immigration forms and petitions
All applications are completed and/or reviewed by a lawyer or BIA Accredited Representative prior to mailing. There is a nominal fee for our services. Payment plans are available and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
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Address
11 Shattuck Street
Worcester, MA
01605
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |