Legal Aid’s Human Rights Protection unit provides free civil legal counsel and representation for low-income people. The unit helps those experiencing legal issues with the immigration process. The unit also assist victims of human trafficking who need civil legal assistance.

Immigrant Benefits Assistance | Legal Aid of Western Missouri - Human Rights Protection Unit

Programs that provide assistance for non-citizens who are having difficulty understanding, accessing, and/or are unaware of government-sponsored entitlement programs and social services for which they are eligible including housing programs, employment assistance and job training, medical assistance, and other government entitlements. The program may help these individuals understand the eligibility criteria for benefits and services, the benefits/services available, the payment process and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete application forms; negotiate on their behalf with benefits administration and social service staff; and/or represent them in administrative processes or judicial litigation. Included are benefits counseling organizations that offer a range of advocacy services and legal aid programs that offer more formalized legal assistance.

Immigrant Benefits Assistance

Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC)

Immigrant Benefits Assistance | Legal Aid of Western Missouri - Human Rights Protection Unit

Immigrant Benefits Assistance | United States Department of Justice