Immigration - Legal Project

Asylum Training Clinic

Apr 23, 2024 | Blog

As you may know, hundreds of immigrants were sent to our region around May of last year and sheltered in local hotels. Many are eligible for asylum and need assistance in preparing and filing their applications. Asylum seekers must file an application within 1-year of...

The Legal Project works with Albany Med students to provide evaluations to Immigrants – 10/8/19

Oct 8, 2019 | Articles & Press Releases

ALBANY 10/8/19— At a time when denials for asylum applications in the U. S. are rising, students and physicians at Albany Medical College are volunteering their time and expertise to help those seeking to legally remain in the country by providing free medical and...

Immigrant attorney helps Capital Region Muslims facing domestic violence – Times Union

Sep 25, 2019 | Articles & Press Releases

Azin Ahmadi, the Legal Project’s Equal Justice Works fellow, saw a need and is trying to make a difference By Rebecca Carballo Published 4:41 pm EDT, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union Azin Ahmadi, an immigration attorney, is seen...