438 Main Street
7th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202
ecbavlp.com/immigration/
Main Phone
716-847-0662 x324
Primary Services
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services, Human Trafficking Legal Assistance, Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Description
Houses several projects, including the New York Immigrant Family Unity Program, which is an attempt to create a "public defender" style program for men detained at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia.
Represents unaccompanied children, who must appear in Buffalo for removal proceedings. Also recruits, trains, and mentors pro bono lawyers to represent these children.
Represents survivors of human trafficking in immigration cases. Special "T" visas or other forms of immigration relief are sought for these clients before an application is made for permanent residence. Works collaboratively with the International Institute of Buffalo to make sure clients' legal, social, and health care needs are met. Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are also represented, as they have several options under U.S. immigration law to normalize their status.
Also houses the WNY Immigration Assistance Center, the goal of which is to provide training and other technical assistance to indigent legal service providers representing non-citizens in criminal and family court proceedings.
Represents unaccompanied children, who must appear in Buffalo for removal proceedings. Also recruits, trains, and mentors pro bono lawyers to represent these children.
Represents survivors of human trafficking in immigration cases. Special "T" visas or other forms of immigration relief are sought for these clients before an application is made for permanent residence. Works collaboratively with the International Institute of Buffalo to make sure clients' legal, social, and health care needs are met. Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are also represented, as they have several options under U.S. immigration law to normalize their status.
Also houses the WNY Immigration Assistance Center, the goal of which is to provide training and other technical assistance to indigent legal service providers representing non-citizens in criminal and family court proceedings.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Eligibility
Individuals with income under 125-200% of the federal poverty guidelines; eligibility depends on which funding stream clients are served under.
Service Area: WNY. Cases in removal proceedings take place before the Buffalo Immigration Court, regardless of residence.
Service Area: WNY. Cases in removal proceedings take place before the Buffalo Immigration Court, regardless of residence.
Intake Process
Call 716-847-0662 ext. 317 and leave a message. No walk-ins. For help regarding someone who has been arrested or detained by ICE at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility, call 716-847-0752.
Program Fees
Free for legal services, but client must pay out-of-pocket expenses.
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Lingala, and Swahili; other languages served through translation services.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
May 04, 2023