Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Just Neighbors Hope Through Immigration Legal Services ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.justneighbors.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.justneighbors.org/home-2/blog/) - JUST NEIGHBORS BLOG - [Finally, a Green Card After 43 Years!](https://www.justneighbors.org/finally-a-green-card-after-43-years/) - Santiago*, originally from Cuba, came to Just Neighbors in 2011 wanting to file for a green card. He had lived in the US for over 30 years, and was ready for legal status. - [TPS Stopped an Asylum Seeker from Being Deported](https://www.justneighbors.org/how-tps-stopped-an-asylum-seeker-from-being-deported/) - Joseph fled his home country of Ethiopia as a result of violence and instability, and sought asylum in the US, settling down in Anne Arundel, Maryland. - [Citizenship for Three Generations!](https://www.justneighbors.org/citizenship-for-three-generations/) - Receiving US citizenship brings immense relief to immigrants every single year, but the stress surrounding immigration status doesn’t always end there. - [From Undocumented to Documented, All Thanks to a Marine](https://www.justneighbors.org/from-undocumented-to-documented-all-thanks-to-a-marine/) - From Undocumented to Documented, All Thanks to a Marine... Henry* is a U.S. citizen and active-duty Marine; his mom, Josefina* was undocumented. She has been in the U.S. for 21 years and raised Henry and his brothers and sisters as a single mom. Over the years, she had visited two other immigration attorneys and received - [Volunteer Spotlight: Jon Gebhardt](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer-spotlight-jon-gebhardt/) - It’s only been 3 months, but it’s been the best 3 months for everyone at Just Neighbors – and we hope for Jon too. - [Protecting Our Neighbors](https://www.justneighbors.org/protectingourneighbors/) - Protecting Our Neighbors By: Jennifer Healey, Staff Attorney I’ve heard people use different metrics to judge a nation as a whole: average vacation hours per year, collective debt, treatment of animals, donations to charity, and the list goes on. I think the heart of any country manifests—at least in part—through its humanitarian laws: whether they - [Timing is Everything!](https://www.justneighbors.org/timing-is-everything/) - Timing is Everything! - [Surviving Abuse, Reclaiming Hope: Anna’s VAWA Victory](https://www.justneighbors.org/surviving-abuse-reclaiming-hope-annas-vawa-victory/) - We at Just Neighbors are honored to share Anna's* story. Today, we celebrate her approval for deferred action under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Anna first came to the United States with her first husband. After four years, that marriage ended in divorce. Later, she married a U.S. citizen. Soon after their wedding, the - [Carrying Their Stories: An Internship Rooted in Hope and Community](https://www.justneighbors.org/carrying-their-stories-an-internship-rooted-in-hope-and-community/) - During my internship at Just Neighbors, I had the opportunity to assist two Lawyer in the Library events at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore City. I supported individuals and families by helping them fill out a general demographic questionnaire in both English and Spanish before they had their meeting with the attorney. I - [Hope After Hardship: The Power of Trauma-Informed Care](https://www.justneighbors.org/hope-after-hardship-the-power-of-trauma-informed-care/) - Just Neighbors continually looks for ways to serve the immigrant community. As part of this, we provide mental health treatment to a number of clients through grants that we receive. Many of our clients have suffered trauma. For some, it was traumatic experiences in their home country that prompted them to leave. Others experienced trauma - [Courage Through Complexity: Miriam's Story](https://www.justneighbors.org/courage-through-complexity-miriams-story/) - Miriam* came to the U.S. as a teenager with her family. As the oldest of her siblings, she was over 18 when her parents naturalized - making her the only child ineligible for automatic citizenship. She remained a Legal Permanent Resident for years, navigating marriage, raising two children, earning her degree, and eventually going through - [K-LOVE Interviews Just Neighbors](https://www.justneighbors.org/k-love-interviews-just-neighbors/) - K-LOVE interviews Dominique, our Director of Legal Services. Jack Church from K-LOVE talks with Dominque Poirier, Director of Legal Services with Just Neighbors. Dominique talks about our work and the role it plays in the community. We also hear about what inspired Dominique to become a part of Just neighbors, and why Just Neighbors is - [Turning a Ceremony into Civic Engagement: Claudia’s First Vote](https://www.justneighbors.org/turning-a-ceremony-into-civic-engagement-claudias-first-vote/) - Our naturalization client, Claudia, was scheduled for a citizenship/oath ceremony on Friday, November 1st, in Fairfax, Virginia. She expected to register to vote at USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) after the ceremony, but registration wasn't offered. Fortunately, her Just Neighbors attorney, Eva Marie Carney, texted her on Saturday to make sure the oath ceremony - [Biruk and Hiyab Share Their Client Testimony: How Just Neighbors Helped Them](https://www.justneighbors.org/client-testimony/) - Hear Biruk and Hiyab Share How Just Neighbors Helped Them Obtain Asylum and A Green Card - [The Impact of a Just Neighbors Internship](https://www.justneighbors.org/the-impact-of-a-just-neighbors-internship/) - To whom it may concern, Just Neighbors has been an impactful opportunity for me. I am an immigrant myself. I grew up in an orphanage in Bolivia, where my parents worked as supervisors. I was surrounded by children and families with far different realities than mine. I was fortunate enough to have the privilege to - [Anwar's Journey: Resilience and Hope on World Refugee Day](https://www.justneighbors.org/anwars-journey-resilience-and-hope-on-world-refugee-day/) - As we commemorate World Refugee Day, we must recognize that behind every refugee label lies a story of resilience, courage, and hope. Refugees are not defined solely by their status; they have endured unimaginable hardships, sought safety in unfamiliar lands, and embarked on the journey of rebuilding their lives from the ground up. Anwar's story - [Just Neighbors' Statement on Biden’s Immigration Executive Order](https://www.justneighbors.org/just-neighbors-statement-on-bidens-immigration-executive-order/) - Just Neighbors condemns President Biden's new proclamation and rule, which invoke presidential authority found in the Immigration and Nationality Act and block asylum seekers who enter the United States between ports of entry from accessing asylum. This new rule is simply a repackaging of unjust asylum restrictions that the Trump Administration also tried to put - [Heain Lee, Roberto Valentin, & The Superheroes Of Brousseau & Lee](https://www.justneighbors.org/heain-lee-and-roberto-valentin-the-superheroes-of-brousseau-amp-lee-community-partnership/) - 5 years ago, Just Neighbors received an email that would start a long-standing community partnership that would change the lives of countless immigrants. - [A Mother's Perseverance & Her Immigration Journey](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-mothers-perseverance-and-her-immigration-journey/) - Luna’s* immigration journey starts in Peru, where she had experienced an abusive relationship that put her and her daughter at risk. - [Richard's 15,444 Mile immigration Journey](https://www.justneighbors.org/richards-15444-mile-immigration-journey/) - Richard and Anna fled Cuba in 2019 with the hopes of reaching Brazil to start a new life. 4 years and 15,444 miles later, their immigration story ended in VA. - [Just Neighbors Condemns New Border Policies](https://www.justneighbors.org/just-neighbors-condemns-new-border-policies/) - In the last several months, the Trump Administration has issued new policies, including "zero tolerance" and redefining what qualifies for asylum. The first is not a change in law, but a change in the enforcement of the law with the intent to use the separation of children from their families as a tactic to discourage - [Success in the Northern Shenandoah Valley](https://www.justneighbors.org/success-in-the-northern-shenandoah-valley/) - Being part of the United Way has already paid off for residents in the Northern Shenandoah Valley! This year, Just Neighbors received its first grant from the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley (United Way NSV) to continue providing immigration services to residents in rural Virginia. After participating in our first United Way NSV meeting - [Volunteer Spotlight: Rose McGruddy](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer-spotlight-rose-mcgruddy/) - "I firmly believe that everyone deserves a chance to be free and be welcomed to this country. After all, many of us are immigrants or descendants of immigrants too." For seven years, Rose McGruddy has volunteered at Just Neighbors both independently and through the Ignatian Volunteer Corp. She first found us at an immigration-related volunteer - [A Mother's Determination: Shahenaz's Story](https://www.justneighbors.org/shahenaz/) - Click below to watch Shahenaz tell her story - [](https://www.justneighbors.org/5412-2/) - Written by Dominique Poirier, Director of Legal Services Recently, several of our Just Neighbors' staff headed over to Dar Al-Hijrah mosque for our monthly, walk-in legal clinic where we provide immigration legal advice to any immigrant who needs assistance: One of the many wonderful social services Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center provides to needy community members - [Volunteer Spotlight: Beth Hamilton](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer-spotlight-beth-hamilton/) - "Beth is not only a volunteer attorney at Just Neighbors, she is a superwoman," says Cristina Sproul, Just Neighbors staff attorney. Beth Hamilton has been that superwoman, disguised as a volunteer attorney at Just Neighbors for over five years, providing casework and going above and beyond to help clients. She is such an integral part - [Change is in the air – New Board Leadership!](https://www.justneighbors.org/change-is-in-the-air-new-board-leadership/) - Joseph A Keyes, Jr, who has served on the board since 2014 and as Board President since 2017 has rolled off the Board of Directors as of this month. Joe has been a volunteer attorney with Just Neighbors following his retirement as Chief Legal Officer at the Association of American Medical Colleges. He has been - [Statement on Treatment of Haitians at the U.S. Border](https://www.justneighbors.org/statement-on-treatment-of-haitians-at-the-u-s-border/) - Just Neighbors condemns the deplorable treatment of Haitians seeking safety here in the U.S.: On May 22, 2021, the U.S. government redesignated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to the political crises and the devastation still wrought by the Haitian earthquake 11 years ago. Announcing the TPS designation, DHS Secretary Mayorkas noted: "Haiti is - [Marakira’s Journey to Becoming a U.S. Citizen](https://www.justneighbors.org/marakiras-journey-to-becoming-a-u-s-citizen/) - Marakira came to the United States in January 1990 from Guatemala to escape the threats of violence that she and her family were experiencing. As a single mother of three children, Marakira wanted to provide a better life for her family. She has now been in the U.S. for the last 31 years, spending most - [Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Gonzalez](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer-spotlight-nancy-gonzalez/) - Nancy Gonzalez began volunteering with Just Neighbors in December 2019. She heard about Just Neighbors through the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia and thought volunteering would be a great way to practice her professional English skills. Originally from Venezuela, Nancy came to the United States in 2016 and has been enthusiastically learning English since then. - [Estela's Story](https://www.justneighbors.org/estelas-story/) - Estela*, originally from El Salvador, came to the last Just Neighbors rural program clinic seeking legal assistance to see if she qualified for any immigration status. In the past, she had met with a friend of her sibling who had filled out some immigration paperwork for her. Because she did not read or write, she - [Teresa's Courageous Journey to a Work Permit and Independence](https://www.justneighbors.org/teresas-courageous-journey-to-a-work-permit-and-independence/) - Teresa came to the US from Peru in 2000 with her 8-year-old son. A few years later she met Marco at the local mechanic shop in Arlington. They eventually exchanged numbers and began to date, but Marco was very jealous. Earlier on, he said that he was traumatized because his prior girlfriend had cheated on - [Post-Inauguration Statement](https://www.justneighbors.org/post-inauguration-statement/) - Dear Neighbors, As we ended 2020, we looked to 2021 with hope. Hope that the vaccine will speed the end of the pandemic and a return to "normal." Hope that a new administration will begin to reverse the policies that have been so damaging to immigrants and refugees. Hope that the divisiveness of the last - [A U.S. Citizen at last!](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-u-s-citizen-at-last/) - Written by Staff Attorney, Eva Marie Carney Last week I accompanied one of our long time clients to her naturalization interview. She passed the interview and then we excitedly discussed with the USCIS officer the possibility of her taking her citizenship oath soon so she could register to vote. The officer left us to check - [Danny's Asylum Story: Keeping a Child 'a child'](https://www.justneighbors.org/dannys-asylum-story-keeping-a-child-a-a-child/) - Written by Staff Attorney, Jennifer Healey Danny* fled Honduras when he was just 6 years old, but he doesn’t know why. He doesn’t know that powerful narco traffickers murdered his father and then came after him, threatening to do the same. He doesn’t know that returning to his country means returning to a death sentence. - [Tori Andrea Babington will join Just Neighbors staff this fall](https://www.justneighbors.org/tori-andrea-babington-to-join-just-neighbors-staff-this-fall/) - Just Neighbors is excited to announce that Tori Andrea Babington, currently Director of Legal Services at Northern Virginia Family Service, will be joining our team after her mid-October departure from NVFS. Tori has worked relentlessly for 10 years building a stellar legal program at NVFS and will continue to build on that work at Just - [Abandoned by her Husband, Caring for Her Child](https://www.justneighbors.org/abandoned-by-her-husband-caring-for-her-child/) - Esther, a young Nigerian woman, fell in love with a man while she was still living in her home country. He was an American citizen. They were married in 2014. Esther and her husband both wanted to live in the United States to start their family and eventually, they moved to the United States together. - [DC-MD Justice For Our Neighbors and Just Neighbors have joined forces to serve the DMV!](https://www.justneighbors.org/dc-md-justice-for-our-neighbors-and-just-neighbors-have-joined-forces-to-serve-the-dmv/) - Effective July 1, 2020, DC MD Justice for Our Neighbors and Just Neighbors have joined forces to serve the DMV!​ Our mission and values haven’t changed but are strengthened by our ability to merge processes and resources to serve more clients in the District, Maryland and Virginia. ​ We will maintain our current offices in Annandale, VA (headquarters), - [Culmore residents are not alone - English Translation of article originally found in El Tiempo Latino](https://www.justneighbors.org/culmore-residents-are-not-alone-english-translation-of-article-originally-found-in-el-tiempo-latino/) - Click Here for Link to Orginal Spanish Language Article in El Tiempo Latino IMMIGRANTS. The campaigns in favor of immigrants are permanent actions carried out by VACOLAO. | PHOTO: Courtesy VACOLAO By Olga Imbaquingo - Special for El Tiempo Latino As of Monday, June 29, 2020 The victims of misery who have migrated from Guatemala, - [On the Importance of DACA: Silvia's Story](https://www.justneighbors.org/silviastory/) - Silvia came to the United States from Bolivia in 2006 with her aunt and sister. She was eligible for the DACA program and utilized her work permit to create a better future for her family. She is currently working as a pre-k teacher at a child center while also continuing her studies. Silvia hopes to - [On the Importance of DACA: Isabela's Story](https://www.justneighbors.org/on-the-importance-of-daca-isabelas-story/) - Isabela and her family came to the United States from Bolivia in 2006. She filed for DACA to be able to work and apply for a higher education. She graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with an associate degree in liberal arts and went on to get her bachelor’s degree in art history at George - [On the Importance of DACA: Valentina’s Story](https://www.justneighbors.org/valentinastory/) - At the age of 3, Valentina came to the United States from Peru without any knowledge of her citizenship status. Valentina is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science while working as a Data Systems Engineering intern. She explained that her parents lacked employment opportunities and financial stability in Peru. Valentina said that growing up, - [Just Neighbors Responds to Protests Following the Death of George Floyd](https://www.justneighbors.org/3901-2/) - Like many of you, Just Neighbors is horrified by the recent death of George Floyd. Mr. Floyd is just one of too many black lives who have died at the hands of those who control power: both individually and corporately. Just Neighbors recognizes that many of the laws here in the U.S., including our immigration laws, - [A Story of Hope](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-story-of-hope/) - A Story of Hope Veronica came to Just Neighbors four years ago, after her school’s parent liaison recommended she seek legal help for her immigration case. Just a couple months before, her ex-husband had hit her so her teenage daughter Ana called the police. That phone call changed everything. She was able to finally break - [The American Dream And All Its Glory: A Family's Immigration Story](https://www.justneighbors.org/americandream/) - The American Dream and all its Glory: A Family's Immigration Story By: Pratibha Agarwal, Board Member Why is immigration important to me? To say that immigration has shaped me as a person and given me all that I have is an understatement. When Just Neighbors asked me to write about why I am passionate about - [Prevailing in the Face of Adversity](https://www.justneighbors.org/prevailing-in-the-face-of-adversity/) - Helya was madly in love with her future husband as soon as they met in Estonia. When he asked her to marry him, she willingly left her home and moved to the USA. The future looked promising. Helya secured a conditional Permanent Resident Card (green card), went to school for skin care and earned her esthetician - [What I Saw: A Volunteer's Experience at the US/Mexican Border](https://www.justneighbors.org/what-i-saw-a-volunteers-experience-at-the-us-mexican-border/) - By: Jeanne Barnes The views and opinions expressed in this reflection are those of the author's and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Just Neighbors. Write what you see; this is often the instruction given to writers. I am basically an optimistic person, so I want to write what I saw - [Arranged Marriage: Hope, Despair, and Now Hope Again](https://www.justneighbors.org/arranged-marriage-hope-despair-and-now-hope-again/) - Alina comes from a culture where arranged marriages are common, and her family had arranged such a marriage for her. She was excited to come to the United States, get married and start a new life with her husband and his family. She met her husband for the first time on their wedding day. Unbeknownst - [Just Neighbors Statement on ICE Raids](https://www.justneighbors.org/just-neighbors-statement-on-ice-raids/) - In the past week, we have all heard rumors of possible ICE enforcement action in the interior of the U.S. Just Neighbors has no direct information on the likelihood of these raids but remains concerned about the negative impact the detention of area immigrants may have on the rich fabric of residents, both immigrants and - [Just Neighbors Paves the Way for a Promising Future](https://www.justneighbors.org/just-neighbors-paves-the-way-for-a-promising-future/) - Ana arrived in the United States at 18 months of age with her mother fleeing violence in Honduras, which continues to endure one of the world’s highest homicide rates. Since her arrival in the U.S. 22 years ago, Ana has married, had children, fostered a child, and presently works with autistic children. Sadly, Ana is - [A New School Year for the Whole Family](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-new-school-year-for-the-whole-family/) - This year Karen’s two elementary-aged sons will not be the only ones going back to school. Armed with a green card and her newly minted Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Karen will begin her new job as a school bus driver. While she has worked for the county’s transportation department as a bus monitor, she is - [Preventing Deportation for Young Immigrants](https://www.justneighbors.org/preventing-deportation-for-young-immigrants/) - “I’m no longer a child and cannot be dependent on my parents. My father, our main supporter of our family, is chronically ill with kidney failure, which requires a lot of expenses. I plan to go to college this upcoming year and need to have a way to provide for myself away from home. It - [Discovery of Unbeknownst Citizenship](https://www.justneighbors.org/discovery-of-unbeknownst-citizenship/) - Meena came to us because his wallet had been stolen, and his Green Card was in it. He needed our help in filing for a replacement Green Card. This case was slow going at first because we needed Meena’s help in gathering documents to apply for a fee waiver, since he did not have money - [Recovery from Political Persecution](https://www.justneighbors.org/recovery-from-political-persecution/) - Joseph was only three years old when he heard loud noises outside of his house in Somalia. His home had been bombed, and the rest of his family had fled for their lives. When relatives came back for Joseph, he was severely injured and almost deaf. His parents were nowhere to be found, and Joseph’s - [A Mother's Strength](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-mothers-strength/) - Marisol came to the United States from Guatemala in 1997. Back then, there was a rise in poverty and crime in her village. She saw neighbors who were mugged in the street. Teachers were often assaulted just for having stable jobs, and, as a teacher, she feared for her life. She chose to leave Guatemala, - [Escape from Domestic Violence](https://www.justneighbors.org/escape-from-domestic-violence/) - Viola is from Honduras. She moved out of her family home at the age of 13 to escape being sexually abused by a family member. When she was 16, she married a police officer who was very well connected with the local government in their hometown. Viola’s husband was incredibly abusive and beat her regularly. - [From Liberian Refugee to United States Citizen](https://www.justneighbors.org/from-liberian-refugee-to-united-states-citizen/) - In late 2009, Helen was struggling to get on her feet. As a refugee from her home country, Liberia, she and her family had recently suffered extreme hardship in refugee camps in a second country. She felt blessed to have been relocated to a third country: the United States. Only about 1 percent of refugees - [Surviving Violent Crime and Obtaining the Right to Work](https://www.justneighbors.org/surviving-violent-crime-and-obtaining-the-right-to-work/) - Beatriz came to the U.S. from Guatemala in early 2007. She worked hard to support herself at a local restaurant in northern Virginia. While there, she met Jose, a frequent patron of the restaurant. They dated briefly. During that time, Jose went to the restaurant where Beatriz worked every night to keep an eye on - [Freedom from Religious Persecution](https://www.justneighbors.org/freedom-from-religious-persecution/) - Solomon had not seen his wife Sarah and their three children in two years, but the children had far from forgotten him. Five-year-old Mariam called to tell him that she was learning to write her name, and she sent him drawings by mail. Twelve-year-old Meena reminded his father of the promise to buy him a - [Together, Again!](https://www.justneighbors.org/together-again/) - Victoria is a single Mom with 3 children now living and working here in Northern Virginia. But her story begins in El Salvador. Her Mom had emigrated to the USA when she was a child, leaving her to be raised by her grandparents. Then at an early age, she was a single Mom with a - [Just Neighbors' Statement on Recent Presidential Memorandum Placing More Restrictions on Asylum Seekers](https://www.justneighbors.org/just-neighbors-statement-on-recent-presidential-memorandum-placing-more-restrictions-on-asylum-seekers/) - On April 29, 2019, a Presidential Memorandum (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-memorandum-additional-measures-enhance-border-security-restore-integrity-immigration-system/) ordered the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to propose regulations imposing significant barriers for asylum-seekers in search of protection in the United States. While the Memorandum addresses additional issues, some of which contradict each other, we want to highlight that the government intends to charge - [An Interview with Mary Elizabeth Maffei, Just Neighbors' Newest Staff Attorney](https://www.justneighbors.org/an-interview-with-mary-elizabeth-maffei-just-neighbors-newest-staff-attorney/) - Mary Elizabeth started her time at Just Neighbors as a Legal Fellow in 2017 and recently became our newest Staff Attorney after getting barred. We sat down to ask her about her journey. Why did you choose to become an attorney? I wanted to help people after receiving my college degree, but I had yet - [I love Just Neighbors](https://www.justneighbors.org/i-love-just-neighbors/) - There seems to be no end to religious persecution on our planet. And this is exactly what brought Umida to the USA. The situation in her homeland, Uzbekistan, was unbearable. She survived in a refugee camp for 6 months, and was finally able to leave, arriving in Northern Virginia in 2010. Her first visit with - [Statement on United Methodist Church 2019 Special Session of the General Conference](https://www.justneighbors.org/statement-on-united-methodist-church-2019-special-session-of-the-general-conference/) - Last week, at a Special Session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church in St. Louis, MO, delegates passed the Traditional Plan, which tightened the rules restricting inclusion of the LGBTQI community. We grieve with the LGBTQI community, feel the pain of a deeply divided global church, and acknowledge the hurt that this - [Dreams Come True for Neighbors on the Eastern Shore](https://www.justneighbors.org/dreams-come-true-for-neighbors-on-the-eastern-shore/) - “This means that you will represent us; we are not going to be alone in this?” The young man and his wife couldn’t believe that after everything they had been through to come to the U.S. and everything that they had tried to do to do to “fix” their papers that someone was actually going - [It Takes a Village! From Asylees to Green Card Holders](https://www.justneighbors.org/it-takes-a-village-from-asylees-to-green-card-holders/) - Khalaf Daoud sought the help of Just Neighbors in the hopes of securing green cards for his family of six (his wife, twin girls, and three teenage children). Mr. Daoud had come to the United States seeking asylum and then was able to bring his family. As Coptic Christians, the family faced the threat of - [DACA Works! Just Neighbors Delivers!](https://www.justneighbors.org/daca-works-just-neighbors-delivers/) - Like so many immigrants to our country, 'Jessica' came to America when she was barely a year old. She arrived with her family with a Visa for what was supposed to be a short visit with other family members. It was their first time in America, and they had no plans to stay. But like - [Volunteer Spotlight: Nayara Gervasio](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer-spotlight-nayara-gervasio/) - Nayara Gervasio has come to volunteer at Just Neighbors thanks to her international friendships. Nayara grew up in Belo Horizonte, Brazil where our Executive Director, Erin McKenney has traveled on several mission trips through her church. Naya and Erin became friends and have stayed in touch through the years. Naya, who graduated with a Business - [Dominique and Cristina Volunteer at the Border](https://www.justneighbors.org/dominique-and-cristina-volunteer-at-the-border/) - Just Neighbors attorneys, Dominique Poirier and Cristina Sproul, spent a week down at the Karnes Detention Facility in Karnes City, Texas at the end of October working with immigrant fathers and sons detained at the center. The trip was facilitated through a stipend received from CLINIC, and Dominique and Cristina volunteered as immigration attorneys, partnering - [Freedom and Hope for a Survivor of Human Trafficking](https://www.justneighbors.org/freedom-and-hope-for-a-survivor-of-human-trafficking/) - Human trafficking claims victims every day, and we have seen so many here at Just Neighbors. Recently, another trafficking survivor was referred to us for help. At nineteen, Mei was living with her impoverished family in China with no work opportunities for her to help them or herself. Looking for a better way, she was - [A New Life for a Father and his Daughter](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-new-life-for-a-father-and-his-daughter/) - Victor came to the United States 13 years ago from Nicaragua. He was 19 when he left his home and everything he knew, hoping for a better life in United States. He was fleeing the violence in his village and reuniting with parents he hadn’t seen in 10 years. When Victor arrived, he lived with - [Just Neighbors Mourns the Passing of a Friend and Colleague](https://www.justneighbors.org/just-neighbors-mourns-the-passing-of-a-friend-and-colleague/) - We are profoundly saddened to hear of the loss of three beautiful people, one of whom worked here at Just Neighbors. Please pray for the family of these beautiful individuals. - [Welcome (back) Genesis!](https://www.justneighbors.org/welcome-back-genesis/) - Just Neighbors is pleased to announce Genesis Lazo as our new development associate. Genesis was a fellow at Just Neighbors in 2016 through the Shinnyo Foundation where she worked on development and outreach. She became a member of the Just Neighbors Board of Directors in 2017 while she worked full time as a development assistant - [Becoming Part of the American Tradition](https://www.justneighbors.org/becoming-part-of-the-american-tradition/) - The attainment of United States citizenship has never appeared to be such a dire requirement for immigrants and asylees than at the current moment. Our political climate precludes these vulnerable populations from depending on the protection of green cards from deportation; instead, many immigrants feel that acquiring U.S. citizenship alone will protect them from expulsion - [Small Victories](https://www.justneighbors.org/small-victories/) - The atrocities currently taking place at the Mexico-United States border have received such intense media scrutiny that the average, working-class American could be forgiven for forgetting that there are injustices of great magnitude happening all around us. Just Neighbors staff, volunteers, and like-minded citizens maintain awareness that immigrants of all nationalities and beliefs have been - [A Father's Sacrifice](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-fathers-sacrifice/) - The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that nearly 2,000 children have been separated from their families over the last two months. As we hear more and more stories of family separations both at the border and in our own communities it is hard to not lose hope or become numb to all the news around - [Unnoticed News](https://www.justneighbors.org/unnoticed-news/) - The rate at which news is produced in America, and the amount of time average Americans have to consume that news, makes it difficult to read beyond headlines and top stories. And so, while hearsay and chatter about scandals in our national government dominate the front pages of almost all American news outlets, the narratives - [Renewing the Dream](https://www.justneighbors.org/renewing-the-dream/) - The narratives of immigrants living in the United States are characterized by change. Our democratic government heavily influences our society (and vice versa), so fluctuations in public policy often cause a reaction through public opinions (and again, vice versa). Likewise, the election process brings different individuals with various political positions into power, and those individuals - [Sharing the Vision: The Successes of our Volunteers](https://www.justneighbors.org/sharing-the-vision-the-successes-of-our-volunteers/) - In struggling with the difficulties of our clients, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that Just Neighbors staff and volunteers are a vibrant group of individuals who possess their own goals and motivations. According to Just Neighbors’ Operations Director Stephanie Barnes, “approximately 30 percent of Just Neighbors volunteers are immigrants or first-generation - [A Path to Independence](https://www.justneighbors.org/path-to-independence/) - The overarching mission of Just Neighbors staff and volunteers is to help all immigrants and asylees who come to our office become productive, accepted members of their communities in northern Virginia. But our team has a great deal of work yet to do. According to the Migration Policy Institute, an estimated eleven million undocumented immigrants - [An Overworked System](https://www.justneighbors.org/an-overworked-system/) - Although the individuals who staff the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) work hard for the benefit of asylees and immigrants, their organization is understaffed and overworked. Lacking the necessary funding to hire additional officers and legal workers, their office’s dense paperwork and lengthy court cases can take weeks or months to fulfill. What’s - [Spring2ACTion](https://www.justneighbors.org/spring2action/) - Mark your calendars! #Spring2Action is on April 25, 2018! Help us raise funds to help more immigrant clients. Every donation will be matched up to $18,000 by The Mason Hirst Foundation and The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Don't want to forget? Donate today! https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/just-neighbors - [Not Just Legal Assistance, but also a Brighter Future](https://www.justneighbors.org/not-just-legal-assistance-but-also-a-brighter-future/) - It would be a mistake to believe that the story of every immigrant and asylum-seeker revolves around a single conflict. For each one, the agon of attaining legal status in the U.S. constitutes just one step on an arduous journey for a happier, more fulfilling life. This is one reason why the mission of Just - [Giving Graham](https://www.justneighbors.org/giving-graham/) - When James Graham first came to Just Neighbors, he was in search of an opportunity to use and hone the skills he had developed as a lawyer for "over 40 years dealing with complex factual regulatory cases." He found Just Neighbors, an organization dedicated to helping people. Graham spent his time volunteering as a lawyer - [A New Chance](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-new-chance/) - In their work for Just Neighbors, our attorneys spend much of their time working on behalf of their clients with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a branch of the Department of Homeland Security that reviews applications for visas, green cards, and protected statuses, amongst other tasks. This office quite literally holds the - [A Dream of Reunion](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-dream-of-reunion/) - The larger goals that guide Just Neighbors staff and volunteers extend beyond the process of securing legal status for immigrants. We aim instead to create strong, empathetic communities by ensuring all members feel welcome and happy. In order to achieve this, then, we often strive to reunite families and loved ones across great distances and - [Can Anything Stop Hope for a Better Life?](https://www.justneighbors.org/can-anything-stop-hope-for-a-better-life/) - by Hija Yu One year in December, I was surfing the Internet to find an appropriate image to put on the coming week’s church bulletin cover when an unusual image caught my eye. It was a drawing of three men, popularly known as the three kings, on their camels’ backs, stopped by a tall wall - [Help in a Domestic Abuse Case: One Woman’s Story](https://www.justneighbors.org/help-in-a-domestic-abuse-case-one-womans-story/) - Immigrants suffering from domestic violence (often perpetrated by a partner) are in particularly desperate straits, as evidenced by the case of Valentina Flores. Back in 2011, Valentina came from the Dominican Republic to the U.S. to visit her brother, who had lived in America for sixteen years. While visiting, Valentina met the man who subsequently - [Fallen Through The Cracks](https://www.justneighbors.org/fallen-through-the-cracks/) - In addition to newly-arrived immigrants and temporary residents applying for citizenship, Just Neighbors also works with clients who, for one reason or another, have fallen through the cracks and lost the benefits of legal status. One such case occurred when a Haitian man named Matthew came to Just Neighbors for help. Although well-educated, charismatic, and - [DACA Renewals](https://www.justneighbors.org/daca-renewals/) - As I write this, our office is humming with Dreamers coming in to renew their DACA status: As you may have heard, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered the administration to resume accepting renewals of DACA status. The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to review the order, bypassing the U.S. 9th Circuit - [HELP DACA RECIPIENTS REACH THEIR GOOOOAAAAL!](https://www.justneighbors.org/help-daca-recipients-reach-gooooaaaal/) - Enjoy a DC United game and fund Just Neighbors’ DACA renewal clinics! Donate (any amount counts!) before September 20th and be entered into a drawing to win 4 DC United tickets for September 23 at 7pm against San Jose Earthquakes. These clinics are being offered FREE to clients, so funds raised here will go toward the copies, postage - [Calling All DACA Recipients and Volunteers](https://www.justneighbors.org/calling-daca-recipients-volunteers/) - Just Neighbors will be offering two DACA Renewal clinics on September 16 (in Herndon) and September 23 (in Annandale). If you need help with your renewal or are interested in volunteering please email linda@justneighbors.org. The clinics are: Saturday, September 16 2:00 – 5:00pm (Volunteers arrive at 1:00) Floris United Methodist Church 13600 Frying Pan Rd Herndon, VA - [DACA Rescinded](https://www.justneighbors.org/newsletter/) - We at Just Neighbors are saddened by the administration’s announcement today that the DACA program is rescinded. Just Neighbors has assisted over 1200 DACA applicants in the last 5 years and we have been heartened by their work-ethic, compassion, education, and loyalty to the United States: The only country most of them have ever known. - [Client Who Escaped Domestic Abuse](https://www.justneighbors.org/client-escaped-domestic-abuse/) - Domestic violence is an all too real, and common, reality for many of our neighbors. Fortunately, there are people in our community who take the time to help friends, neighbors and, in this case, strangers get the help they need. This client unfortunately was one who fell victim to it. A legal intern this summer - [This Couple Got Their Happy Ending](https://www.justneighbors.org/couple-got-happy-ending/) - Carlos and his wife Sophia both immigrated to the United States 13 years ago, Carlos from Honduras and Sophia from El Salvador. They both only received their green cards in March of this year through the help of Just Neighbors. Their children, except for one, also have their green cards. The one who doesn’t is - [One Client's Long Journey to Residency](https://www.justneighbors.org/one-clients-long-journey-residency/) - Juan Romero, originally from El Salvador, became a client of Just Neighbors on November 19, 2013. He moved to Virginia from Texas and his immigration attorney asked us to take over his case. In 2010, Juan sustained multiple gunshot wounds from an attempted murder. He had to undergo multiple surgeries after the fact and still - [Featured in the Wall Street Journal: A Methodist Network for Immigrants Believes in ‘Welcoming the Stranger’](https://www.justneighbors.org/featured-wall-street-journal-methodist-network-immigrants-believes-welcoming-stranger/) - Rob Rutland-Brown of National Justice for Our Neighbors lives out his faith by helping run legal clinics for low-income immigrants in 10 states. Coming from a family of United Methodist ministers—including his father, grandparents, aunts and uncles—Rob Rutland-Brown says that his own generation was expected to find a vocation in the church as well. But - [Season Greetings and Giving!](https://www.justneighbors.org/season-greetings-giving/) - The holidays are here, which means you're probably asking yourself what to give your friends and family....or maybe you want to give to those who are less fortunate. This holiday season we are happy to send a holiday card to your loved one if you want to make a donation in their honor. When you - [What the Election Means to Just Neighbors: How We Respond](https://www.justneighbors.org/election-means-just-neighbors-respond/) - One week after the long, often nasty and divisive, presidential campaign came to a close, Just Neighbors staff, volunteers and clients are still in a bit of shock. The campaign rhetoric against immigrants has manifested itself in confusion and uncertainty among immigrants, regardless of status, Now that the election is over, we are preparing for a new - [La Perspectiva del Voluntario](https://www.justneighbors.org/la-perspectiva-del-voluntario/) - Nuestro nuevo compañero, Génesis Lazo, asistió a la ceremonia de entrega de la ciudadanía de Anna (véase el artículo anterior). Aquí es lo que tenía que decir: Asistir a una ceremonia de naturalización es un privilegio, un salto de alegría y un suspiro de alivio a la misma vez. Me acuerdo de cuando estudiaba con - [La Ciudadanía Tan Esperada](https://www.justneighbors.org/la-ciudadania-tan-esperada/) - Mi madre accedió, porque no quería que mi hermana fuera perjudicada, si no, no habría estado de acuerdo con el matrimonio. Cuando mi madre me dijo que se habría tenido una ceremonia, me quedé muy sorprendida. Me pareció que era demasiado pronto para mí y yo quería hacer mis estudios, pero mi madre me dijo - [Volunteer Perspective](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer-perspective/) - Our new Fellow, Genesis Lazo, attended Anna's citizenship ceremony (see story above). Here is what she had to say: Attending a naturalization ceremony is such a privilege. It is both a leap for joy and a sigh of relief all at once. I can remember studying with my dad for his citizenship test and the - [Citizenship - Long Awaited!](https://www.justneighbors.org/citizenship-long-awaited/) - My mother said yes because she did not want my sister to be hurt. Otherwise she would not have agreed to the marriage. When my mother told me there was [to be a marriage] ceremony, I was so shocked. I thought it was too early for me, I wanted to do my studies. My mother - [Enjoy a DC United Game and Support Just Neighbors!](https://www.justneighbors.org/enjoy-a-dc-united-game-and-support-just-neighbors/) - Are you a soccer fan? Thanks to the generosity of volunteer and DC United fan Andrew Baskin, Just Neighbors is hosting an online drawing to raise money to help immigrants and refugees in Northern Virginia. For every $10 you donate online, your name will be entered into a drawing to win the following package: 4 sideline - [“Discúlpenos, No Podemos Ayudarle”](https://www.justneighbors.org/disculpenos-no-podemos-ayudarle/) - Esta frase es una de las cosas más difíciles de decirle a un cliente. “Discúlpenos, no podemos ayudarle” usualmente significa que no hay posibilidades bajo la leyes actuales para que ellos puedan trabajar legalmente y mantener a sus familias. Sin embargo, ocasionalmente nosotros estamos encantados de tener que decir esto a un cliente. Esto es - ["Sorry, We Cannot Help You"](https://www.justneighbors.org/sorry-we-cannot-help-you/) - This phrase is one of the hardest things to tell a client. “Sorry, we cannot help you” usually means there are no possibilities under the current law for them to be able to legally work or provide for their family. However, occasionally we are delighted to have to say this to a client. This is - [Saludos De La Nueva Directora Ejecutiva…](https://www.justneighbors.org/saludos-de-la-nueva-directora-ejecutiva/) - Feliz Año Nuevo (Financiero)! Mi nombre es Erin McKenney. Yo soy la nueva directora ejecutiva de Just Neighbors y estoy muy emocionada de ser parte de esta maravillosa organización. Mientras me estoy aclimatando a esta nueva posición, se ha convertido rápidamente evidente que Allison Rutland Soulen dejo las cosas en muy buena forma. Este es - [Greetings from the new Executive Director](https://www.justneighbors.org/greetings-from-the-new-executive-director/) - Happy New (Fiscal) Year! My name is Erin McKenney. I am the new executive director of Just Neighbors and am very excited to be a part of this amazing organization. As I am acclimating to the new position, it has quickly become evident that Allison Rutland Soulen left things in great shape. This is truly a - [New Executive Director](https://www.justneighbors.org/new-executive-director/) - The board of directors is pleased to announce that Erin McKenney is the new executive director of Just Neighbors. Erin is a native of Kentucky and graduate of Georgetown College (KY) with a degree in Marketing and Finance. She came to the Washington area in 1985 and had a 20+ year career with Verizon in - [Supreme Court Ruling on DAPA](https://www.justneighbors.org/supreme-court-ruling-on-dapa/) - On June 23, 2016, the Supreme Court announced a tie decision (4-4) in U.S. v. Texas. This means that those eligible for DAPA and Expanded DACA cannot file petitions at this time. USCIS cannot accept applications for these two case types. Do not go to a notario or another attorney who claims they can file - [El Decision del Corte Suprema Sobre DAPA](https://www.justneighbors.org/el-decision-del-corte-suprema-sobre-dapa/) - El 23 de junio del 2016, la Corte Suprema anunció una decisión de empate (4-4) en U.S. versus Texas. Esto significa que aquellos elegibles para DAPA y la ampliación de DACA no podrán someter peticiones en estos momentos. USCIS no puede aceptar solicitudes para estos dos tipos de caso. No consulten con un notario u - [New Board Members](https://www.justneighbors.org/new-board-members/) - We are thrilled to have two new board members: Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Jacqueline de los Ríos. Ricardo is a reporter with the Associated Press, where he currently focuses on health care. He and his wife, Myrta, have lived in Northern Virginia since 1985. For most of that time they have been members of Fairlington United - [Nuevos Miembros del Consejo](https://www.justneighbors.org/nuevos-miembros-del-consejo/) - Estamos encantados de tener a dos nuevos Miembros del Consejo: Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar y Jacqueline de los Ríos. Ricardo es un corresponsal de Associated Press, donde actualmente se enfoca en los temas de asistencia sanitaria. El y su esposa Myrta han vivido en el Norte de Virginia desde 1985. La mayoría de este tiempo han sido - [Just Neighbors is Moving Locations in June](https://www.justneighbors.org/just-neighbors-is-moving-locations-in-june/) - In our 20th anniversary year, Just Neighbors is relocating its offices. We will still be located in an area rich with low-income immigrants, but we are moving into a collaborative relationship that will benefit our clients and their families. When a church on Heritage Drive in Annandale began to close its doors, Annandale United Methodist - [Reubicación de Just Neighbors en Junio](https://www.justneighbors.org/reubicacion-de-just-neighbors/) - En el año de nuestro veinte aniversario, Just Neighbors esta reubicando sus oficinas. Nosotros todavía estaremos localizados en una zona con predominancia de inmigrantes de bajos recursos económicos, pero estaremos entrando en una colaboración que beneficiara a nuestros clientes y sus familias. Cuando una iglesia en Heritage Drive en Annandale empezó a cerrar sus puertas, - [Just Neighbors Pide Adiós a Directora Ejecutiva, Allison Rutland Soulen](https://www.justneighbors.org/2758-2/) - Allison Rutland Soulen dejará Just Neighbors. Como muchos de ustedes saben, Allison fue una de las fundadoras de Just Neighbors en 1996. Ella ha tenido una variedad de posiciones a través de los años que han ayudado a que esta vibrante organización tome forma. Nosotros la extrañaremos, pero sabemos que ella deja una organización fuerte - [Just Neighbors Says Goodbye to Executive Director, Allison Rutland Soulen](https://www.justneighbors.org/executive-director-leaving-just-neighbors-3/) - Allison Rutland Soulen will be leaving Just Neighbors. As many of you know, Allison was a founder of Just Neighbors in 1996. She has held a variety of positions over the years as she has helped to shape this vibrant organization. We will miss her, but we know that she leaves behind a strong organization - [El Amor Perdura](https://www.justneighbors.org/el-amor-perdura/) - Mientras celebramos el mes de ¨Ame a su Prójimo¨, muy contentos celebramos la noticia que Juan y Beatriz finalmente se casaron en Diciembre 23, 2015. Hace tres años, Just Neigbors ayudó a Juan a obtener una visa U que esta que estaba basado en asalto al hogar. Ahora, estamos ayudando a Juan a que consiga - [Love Endures](https://www.justneighbors.org/love-endures/) - As we celebrate “Love Your Neighbor” this month, we happily share the news that Juan and Beatriz finally got married on December 23, 2015. Three years ago, Just Neighbors helped Juan obtain a U-visa based on being the victim of a violent home invasion. Now, we are helping Juan obtain his green card. Afterwards, he - [Duplique su amor!](https://www.justneighbors.org/duplique-su-amor/) - Nuestro “Ame a su Proxima” campaña de en febrero de iguale sus obsequios sobrepaso su meta! Tuvimos treinta y ocho donantes incluyendo veinticinco nuevos donantes. De estos nuevos donantes diecinueve fueron clientes pasados! Recibimos una donación de $5,000 de la fundación de Cafritz y $6,177 de donaciones individuales un total de $11,177!!! Muchas gracias a - [Cafritz Matches donations during "Love Your Neighbor" month](https://www.justneighbors.org/double-your-love/) - The Just Neighbors' “Love Your Neighbor” matching gift campaign in February exceeded its goal! We had thirty-eight donors, including twenty-five new donors. Of those new donors, nineteen were former clients! We received a $5,000 match from the Cafritz Foundation and $6,177 individual donations, for a total of $11,177!! Thank you very much to everyone who donated - [Just Neighbors les desea ¡Felices Fiestas!](https://www.justneighbors.org/just-neighbors-les-desea-felices-fiestas/) - La Alegría De Una Green Card Juntos Por Navidad: La Reunión en el Aeropuerto Caras de Alegría Campaña de Fin de Año, Trayendo la alegría a Just Neighbors. Ayuda otras familias por medio de Just Neighbors. ¡Dona ahora! - [Holiday Joy from Just Neighbors](https://www.justneighbors.org/holiday-joy-from-just-neighbors/) - Green Card Joy! Together for the Holidays: Airport Reunion Joyful Faces! End of year Campaign Bringing Joy! To help other families through Just Neighbors. Donate now! - [ASILADOS SIRIOS](https://www.justneighbors.org/asilados-sirios/) - Sami y su familia son afortunados. Sami había llegado a los Estados Unidos en marzo del 2011 debido a su trabajo, antes de que la revolución empezara en su país. El dejo a su esposa y a sus hijos pequeños en Siria, esperando que su viaje fuera pequeño. El explica “Cuando el conflicto empezó, la - [Syrian Asylees](https://www.justneighbors.org/syrian-asylees/) - Sami and his family are fortunate. Sami had come to the U.S. on business in March 2011, before the revolution started. He left his wife and young children in Syria, anticipating only a short trip. He explains, “when the conflict started, most of my friends were under arrest because we used to work in media and - [These are a few of Ryan's favorite things...](https://www.justneighbors.org/here-are-ryans-favorite-things/) - about volunteering at Just Neighbors. Ryan Clough was one of our great volunteers last summer. Here is what he has to say about his experience. Just Neighbor’s location gives it a truly advantageous ability to attract clients. In a few short months, I worked with clients from all over the world. Just Neighbors has a - [Conoce Una de Nuestras Maravillosas Voluntarias](https://www.justneighbors.org/conoce-una-de-nuestras-maravillosas-voluntarias/) - Brian esta cursando el tercer año como estudiante del Colegio de Leyes en la American University of Washington: Cuando empecé mi búsqueda para mis prácticas profesionales durante el verano. Yo sabía que quería trabajar en un lugar donde trabajaran con leyes de inmigración, y buscaba una sin fines de lucro. Estaba buscando una oficina que ayudara - [Helping Refugees and Asylees](https://www.justneighbors.org/helping-refugees-and-asylees/) - “Watching the news about the Syrian Refugees has made me feel helpless about the situation, but I find comfort knowing I can help families here in Virginia who have fled desperate situations as well. Thank you Just Neighbors for your work.”— a note from a donor to Just Neighbors Just Neighbors does help refugees and - [Un Final Muy Feliz](https://www.justneighbors.org/un-final-muy-feliz/) - El pasado mes de octubre atreves de nuestra cuenta de Facebook, solicitamos donaciones para poder ayudar a nuestro pequeño cliente “Ali” con la cuota para su solicitud. El padre de Ali es originario de Birmania y entro a los estados unidos en el 2004 solicitando asilo debido a motivos políticos y religiosos. En su aplicación - [A Very Happy Ending](https://www.justneighbors.org/a-very-happy-ending/) - Last October we used Facebook to solicit donations toward the filing fees for our little client “Ali.” Ali’s father had entered the U.S. in 2004 and sought asylum from Burma on religious and political grounds. On his application he included his wife, who was still abroad. After nearly five years, our client's asylum case was - [Meet One of our Wonderful Interns](https://www.justneighbors.org/meet-one-of-our-wonderful-interns/) - Briana is a rising third year student at American University Washington College of Law. When she began her search for a summer internship, she knew she wanted to work at a place that practiced immigration law, and she was hoping for a non-profit. "I was looking for an office that actively helped clients with immigration - [Disfrute un partido de D.C. United y Ayude a Just Neighbors!](https://www.justneighbors.org/dc-united-entradas-y-pelota-oficial/) - Eres un fanático del futbol? Gracias a la generosidad del voluntario y DC United fanático Andrew Baskin, Just Neighbors está organizando una rifa para reunir dinero para ayudar a inmigrantes y refugiados en el Norte de Virginia. Por cada donación en línea de $10, tu nombre será parte de la rifa para ganar los siguientes premios: - [Enjoy a D.C. United Game and Support Just Neighbors!](https://www.justneighbors.org/enjoy-a-d-c-united-game-and-support-just-neighbors/) - Are you a soccer fan? Thanks to the generosity of volunteer and DC United fan Andrew Baskin, Just Neighbors is hosting an online drawing to raise money to help immigrants and refugees in Northern Virginia. For every online donation, your name will be entered into a drawing to win the following package: 4 sideline tickets - [Gracias a Nuestros Donantes de Do More 24!](https://www.justneighbors.org/gracias-a-nuestros-donantes-de-do-more-24/) - Just Neighbors recaudó $6720 en 24 horas durante la campaña en línea Haga Más 24 patrocinada por United Way. Con el apoyo de nuestros generosos donantes, superamos nuestra meta de $5000. Un agradecimiento especial para Julia Bizer miembro de la junta y su copresidente Bryce Chadwick, quienes fueron responsables en hacer correr la voz acerca - [Thank you to our Do More 24 Donors!](https://www.justneighbors.org/thank-you-to-our-do-more-24-donors/) - Just Neighbors raised $6720 in 24 hours during the June 4 Do More 24 online giving campaign sponsored by the United Way. With the support of our generous donors, we surpassed our goal of $5000. A special thanks goes to Board member Julia Bizer and her co-chair Bryce Chadwick, who were responsible for getting the - [New Board Officers Elected](https://www.justneighbors.org/new-board-officers-elected/) - The board elected new officers at its annual meeting earlier this month. We are pleased to announce the following: Chair – Elisabeth Rhyne, Vice – Chair – Joe Keyes, Treasurer – Lisa Trangsrud, Secretary – Julia Bizer We are pleased that former chair Debra Lange and vice-chair Jim Dake will continue to serve on the - [Recipient of Giving Circle of Hope Grant](https://www.justneighbors.org/recipient-of-giving-circle-of-hope-grant/) - On Friday May 1st, Just Neighbors was honored as one of the grantees of the 2015 Giving Circle of HOPE Grant. Members of the Giving Circle of HOPE contribute time, talents, and money to local causes. Members of the group commit to giving at least $365 a year and then collectively decide what organizations they - [American U Law Students Volunteer](https://www.justneighbors.org/american-u-law-students-vo/) - Last week, eight students from the Washington College of Law at American University came with their immigration law professor to help our clients at a legal clinic. We appreciated their coming out to Virginia to volunteer. Working with actual clients gave the students an opportunity to put their learning into practice and to see how - [Welcome New Board Members](https://www.justneighbors.org/welcome-new-board-members/) - Just Neighbors welcomes three new board members: Joe Keyes, Julia Bizer, and Liz Hoefer. Joe joined in December, and Julia and Liz joined in February. A retired Chief Legal Officer at the Association of American Medical Colleges, Joe began his involvement at Just Neighbors as a volunteer attorney, coming into the office twice weekly to - [New Hope Attorney now Full-time!](https://www.justneighbors.org/new-hope-attorney-now-full-time/) - We are thrilled to announce that Cristina Sproul became a full-time staff attorney earlier this year. Cristina runs our New Hope Project, which focuses on the youth and young adults who are eligible for temporary benefits. The program is "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals," and we call it "DACA." The New Hope Project was started - [Just Neighbors featured in the Washington Post](https://www.justneighbors.org/just-neighbors-featured-in-the-washington-post/) - "At Just Neighbors, a nonprofit program in Northern Virginia, attorney Allison Rutland Soulen said advance parole is neither a “magic wand” nor a “back door” for her clients, but rather a legal way to resolve cases where the sole impediment to permanent residency is a border-crossing that took place many years ago." Read the full - [Types of Cases](https://www.justneighbors.org/types-of-cases/) - Welcome to Just Neighbors, a partnership with the immigrant community of northern Virginia! If you are seeking immigration legal help, we would like to assist you in achieving your dreams and in providing a safe and secure future for you and your family. In order to qualify for services with Just Neighbors, you must: live - [Love Your Neighbor](https://www.justneighbors.org/love-your-neighbor/) - On a snowy Valentine's Day last month, friends and supporters of Just Neighbors gathered together for "champagne and chocolate" to kick off the "Love Your Neighbor" campaign. The money raised from this on-going fundraiser goes directly to providing support to expanding Just Neighbor's capacity to help more clients who will be eligible under the DAPA/DACA executive action. Guests enjoyed the lovely home of Marci and - [Thank You Note from Asia](https://www.justneighbors.org/thank-you-note-from-asia/) - This client was the victim of a violent crime while in the United States on a student visa. After cooperating with the police and seeing her assailant convicted, she wanted to go home. She had a safe home to return to and a family that would accept her, but as you can see from her - [Client Story: Ms. S Escapes Abuse with U Visa](https://www.justneighbors.org/client-story-ms-s-escapes-abuse-with-u-visa/) - This month's client story was written by one of our new volunteers, Nam Mee Cho. After three weeks in the office, she writes: The lasting impact of Just Neighbors' work is evidenced by our clients' multi-layered success stories. Following is an example of how our services to an underserved, extremely indigent population have triggered economic - [Join Us April 10 for Immigrant Lobby Day and Rally for Citizenship!](https://www.justneighbors.org/join-us-april-10-for-immigrant-lobby-day-and-rally-for-citizenship/) - April 10 is Immigrant Lobby Day and the Rally for Citizenship On April 10, immigrant rights organizations and leaders from across the country will bring the fight for immigration reform to Washington, DC for a massive Immigrant Lobby Day and a Rally for Citizenship. The Center for Community Change/Fair Immigration Reform Movement, CASA de Maryland, - [Volunteer to Help at Citizenship Day on April 20](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer-to-help-at-citizenship-day-on-april-20/) - SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 20, 2013 IS CITIZENSHIP DAY AILA Citizenship Day is coming soon on April 20, 2013! The D.C. Chapter Citizenship Day Committee is seeking volunteers for naturalization workshops to be held on April 20 at locations in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. The April 20 events will take place at Catholic Charities Esperanza - [Women’s Support Group Meets Wednesdays at Just Neighbors](https://www.justneighbors.org/womens-support-group-meets-wednesdays-at-just-neighbors/) - In addition to our legal services, Just Neighbors also runs a support group for immigrant women in our community. Every Wednesday afternoon at 1pm, a small group of women ranging in age from 16 to 70, gathers at the Just Neighbors office to talk. For many of them, this is the only opportunity to share - [Donor Contributes Funds to Cover 10 DACA Applications](https://www.justneighbors.org/funding-updates/) - We are deeply appreciative of a donor who sent a check to cover 10 filing application fees for the youth and young adults who are eligible for employment authorization via the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. President Obama implemented the program, which we call DACA, in the summer of 2012. To date, we - [77-Year-Old Syrian Native Tells Immigration Officer She "Could Cook" for the US if Necessary](https://www.justneighbors.org/77-year-old-syrian-native-tells-immigration-officer-she-could-cook-for-the-us-if-necessary/) - Client Story Anna is a delightfully feisty 77-year-old native of Syria. She left her homeland when she was seven, and considers the United States her country. Anna's social worker brought Anna to a clinic for help applying to become a citizen of the United States. Anna had applied earlier, but had not passed the reading, - [FREE Naturalization Information Session March 7 in Centreville](https://www.justneighbors.org/free-naturalization-information-session-march-7-in-centreville/) - FREE naturalization information session for legal permanent residents and interested naturalization applicants. March 7, 7pm-9pm Topics covered at this FREE session will include: • Naturalization process • Naturalization test • Rights and responsibilities of U.S. ctizenship Centreville Regional Library 14200 St. Germain Drive Centreville, VA 20121-2299 Please RSVP by March 5 to washington.communityrelations@dhs.gov *For more - [Thank You and Update on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Work](https://www.justneighbors.org/thank-you-and-update-on-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca-work/) - Many of you have read about our work with DACA clients -- deferred action for childhood arrivals. These immigrants arrived in the United States as children and, for the first time, have the opportunity to come out of the shadows and apply for work authorization. Part of the application is a $465 fee to Immigration - [By the Numbers: Highlights of Our Work in 2012](https://www.justneighbors.org/by-the-numbers-highlights-of-our-work-in-2012/) - The year 2012 was a record-breaking one for Just Neighbors. We served more clients than ever by far, conducting 1,218 cases for 1,076 clients. This compares to 2011's totals of 770 cases for 651 clients. We handled 233 domestic violence cases, 402 family unification cases, and 334 deferred action for childhood arrival cases. Our - [Board Member Jim Dake to Take on Additional Role During ED Search](https://www.justneighbors.org/board-member-jim-dake-to-take-on-additional-role-during-ed-search/) - Just Neighbors board member Jim Dake will work as a volunteer during period in which we are searching for a new ED. Jim will be responsible for many of the day-to-day administrative tasks ordinarily performed by the executive director. Jim is a retired chemist with 40 years of experience as a researcher, manager, and consultant. - [Allison Rutland Soulen to Serve as Interim ED of Just Neighbors](https://www.justneighbors.org/allison-rutland-soulen-to-serve-as-interim-ed-of-just-neighbors/) - Allison Rutland Soulen will serve as acting executive director of Just Neighbors until a newly hired executive director begins work. Since 2005, Allison has served as director of legal services at Just Neighbors. Allison was a co-founder of Just Neighbors in 1996, and she has previously served as executive director on two occasions. We look forward - [Rob Rutland-Brown Leaves Just Neighbors January 25](https://www.justneighbors.org/481-2/) - Today is the last day at Just Neighbors for our dedicated executive director Rob Rutland-Brown, after seven years of faithful service. Next week Rob will begin a new position as executive director of National Justice for Our Neighbors, a nationwide network of immigration legal clinics affiliated with the United Methodist Church. There he will continue - [Farewell to Executive Director Rob Rutland-Brown](https://www.justneighbors.org/farewell-to-executive-director-rob-rutland-brown/) - From Rob Rutland-Brown, Executive Director After seven amazing years, I have made the difficult decision to leave Just Neighbors at the end of January. I will continue the important work of providing immigration legal services, compassion, and justice to immigrants in my new role as executive director of National Justice for Our Neighbors, a nationwide - [November 2012 Update](https://www.justneighbors.org/november-2012-update/) - Client Story Beginning in 2007, a man in Maryland conducted an elaborate ruse, posing as an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. He victimized more than 50 immigrants by convincing them he could assist in applying for a special immigration visa. He opened up an office, hired secretarial staff, and even acquired a uniform, a - [October Update](https://www.justneighbors.org/october-update/) - Client Story This month, Maria received the joyful news that she would become a United States citizen! However, it was a long 4-1/2 years to get Maria to that point. We began working with Maria in 2008, after her marriage to an abusive husband. Maria's father, a lawful permanent resident, had petitioned for her - [September Update](https://www.justneighbors.org/september-update/) - Client Story Joseph was only three years old when he remembers hearing loud noises outside of his house in Somalia. His home had been bombed and his family fled for their lives. When relatives came back for Joseph he was severely injured and almost became deaf. His parents were nowhere to be found and Joseph's - [August Update](https://www.justneighbors.org/august-update/) - Client Story "I'm no longer a child and cannot be dependent on my parents. My father, our main supporter of our family, is chronically ill with kidney failure, which requires a lot of expenses. I plan to go to college this upcoming year and need to have a way to provide for myself away from - [Childhood Arrival Checklist in Spanish](https://www.justneighbors.org/deferred-action-checklist-in-spanish/) - LISTA DE DOCUMENTS DE LLEGADA DE MENORES HONORARIO DE ENTRADA - $100 (efectivo o giro monetario) HONORARIO DE USCIS-$465 Giro monetario a la orden de USCIS (NO CHEQUES) Dos fotografías a colores tamaño pasaporte Lista de las direcciones desde que entró a los Estados Unidos (las que le sea posible acordarse) y las fechas desde - [Childhood Arrival Document Checklist](https://www.justneighbors.org/childhood-arrival-document-checklist/) - CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS DOCUMENT CHECKLIST * INTAKE FEE – $100 (cash or money order) * USCIS FEE – $465 Money Order made to USCIS (NO CHECKS!) * 2 Color passport photos * List of Addresses since entering the U.S., as best as you can remember, AND THE Dates that you Lived there (the beginning and ending - [July 2012](https://www.justneighbors.org/july-2012/) - Client Story From U-Visa to Permanent Residency Juan, Maria, and Dolores are three typical Just Neighbors U-Visa clients. Three years ago, each of them was the victim of a violent crime. With the help of Just Neighbors they applied for, and were granted, a U-Visa for themselves and their families, granting them legal status in - [May 2012](https://www.justneighbors.org/may-2012/) - Client Story Juan Carlos will have an especially Happy Father's Day this year -- he just received his lawful permanent residence (green card). Now his nine-year-old son, Jose, no longer worries about whether his father will be deported. This is a particularly happy case for us, because we "found" Juan Carlos during a community outreach - [April 2012](https://www.justneighbors.org/april-2012/) - Client Story Habib is one of those clients that we know has a promising future here. She is smart and motivated. When we call and ask if Habib is available, she politely responds, in impeccable English, "This is she." She has plans to go to school and then to get a high-quality job, but she - [March 2012](https://www.justneighbors.org/march-2012/) - Client Story This month we had the pleasant opportunity to call a client and tell him that he was, to his disbelief, already a U.S. citizen! Meena came to us because his wallet had been stolen, and his green card was in it. He needed our help to file for a replacement green card. The - [February 2012](https://www.justneighbors.org/february-2012/) - Client Story We first met Raja this past fall, when she came to our Tuesday night clinic seeking help with her green card application. A refugee from Iraq, Raja had been in the United States for a year and was eager to establish permanent residency in this country. She has no family here and receives - [January 2012](https://www.justneighbors.org/january-2012/) - Client Story "They didn't want to come. You know, they think we all want to come, but we don't. We don't want to leave our home," the interpreter explained to me. We were in a room with a mother and her four adult sons. The adult sons were professionals in their home country: an architect, - [December 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/december-2011/) - Client Story Michael, from Haiti, came to Just Neighbors in August 2010 from a homeless shelter. He was well educated, very personable, and spoke with no trace of an accent. He suffered from significant health problems. We explained to Michael that the earthquake in Haiti eight months earlier allowed him to apply for Temporary Protected - [November 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/november-2011/) - Client Story Our volunteer Frank met with a cordial gentleman from a country in the Horn of Africa. The client works with his wife at a local supermarket, helping to bag groceries and stock shelves. In his home country, the client was a dean at a prominent secondary school, and an adjunct faculty member at - [October 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/october-2011/) - Open House! Date: Sunday, November 13th Time: 2:00-4:30 p.m. Location: 5827 Columbia Pike, Suite 320 Falls Church, VA 22041 Contact: Rob Rutland-Brown, Executive Director,at (703) 979-1240 or rob@justneighbors.org Join Just Neighbors Staff, Board, clients, volunteers, and surrounding community members for an informational and fun open house to celebrate fifteen years of service and expansion of - [September 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/september-2011/) - Client Story Jhonathan's photo on his employment authorization document, or work permit, shows a wide-eyed, curious face. His hair juts out at all angles in thick black strands. This card serves as his only photo identification in the U.S. and gives Jhonathan permission to work here, at least from Immigration's perspective. The face in the - [March 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/march-2011/) - Client Story When the precocious young Rushan Turkel came to America, it had a profound effect on her life. The 14-year-old started studying hard in school, working towards one day going to Harvard University and becoming a surgeon. "In China, I used to get all F's," Rushan said. "Now, I get all A's." The bad - [August 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/august-2011/) - Client Story Originally from Peru, Alejandro first came to the United States on a visitor visa for his brother's wedding in 2001. After some time, he was offered a scholarship to attend a technical school in the area. Alejandro, who is gay, hired someone who he thought was an immigration attorney to assist him with - [July 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/july-2011/) - Client Story Janet Lee says that her life in a small Vietnamese village used to be happy and peaceful. Then the Communists invaded, and then the war broke out. She says her home and village were destroyed; her family fled. When the war ended, Janet hoped to bring her parents to the United States to - [May 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/may-2011/) - Client Story Rosa's case was not as straightforward as we had predicted. She came to Just Neighbors from a shelter where she had sought refuge from her abusive husband, John. Five years earlier Rosa had been deeply in love with John, telling us that he "respected" her and treated her more kindly than anyone had - [April 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/april-2011/) - Client Story Esmeralda came to us in October 2008 accompanied by a paralegal from a legal services organization, who asked us if we could help her with immigration; he had been helping her with child custody. Esmeralda married her childhood sweetheart and lived happily with him as they started a family in Nicaragua. Soon after - [February 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/february-2011/) - Client Story Queen of Consular Processing Cynthia Ingersoll, a retired attorney, has been volunteering at Just Neighbors since October, 2008. Cynthia routinely handles green card applications for our refugee and asylee clients. Although she continues with that work, she has also stepped in to fill a pressing need. Just Neighbors had not been doing "consular - [January 2011](https://www.justneighbors.org/january-2011/) - Client Story The room was silent. Shawn, a 78 year old Sikh with a turban and a long white beard, sat in his wheelchair barefoot with his own personal United States flag in hand. A larger flag hung prominently in the corner. Shawn's daughter and her husband stood next to him, along with a Just ## Pages - [Home](https://www.justneighbors.org/) - Our compassionate and talented attorneys and volunteers make it possible for immigrants and refugees to achieve their American dream through immigration legal services. We foster enriching experiences and opportunities that enhance awareness and mutual understanding among our clients, volunteers, staff, and community. - [Volunteer with Just Neighbors at Immigration Legal Clinics](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer/clinic/) - Assist clients at any of our in-person legal clinics in filling out documents and preparing immigration applications. No experience necessary! - [Volunteer with Just Neighbors](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer/) - VOLUNTEER Clinic Volunteer Assist clients at any of our in-person legal clinics in preparing documents and filling out immigration applications. No experience needed, volunteers will be trained 30 minutes before the clinic begins. Learn More Volunteer Translator Translate client statements, official documents, letters, and more at your convenience from the comfort of your own home. - [Student Internships](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer/student-internships/) - STUDENT INTERNSHIPS Please apply below for Fall 2026. We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2026. Undergraduate and Masters Internships The Just Neighbors Immigration Internship is an introduction to the legal field and working with immigrants. Interns are responsible for: Conducting client phone intakes Working with clients and staff in preparing documents for immigration - [Outreach Volunteer](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer/outreach-volunteer/) - OUTREACH VOLUNTEER Outreach Table Volunteer Part of our mission is to build a community through education and advocacy, which we regularly do through outreach tables at community events. Outreach table volunteers will be trained by Just Neighbors staff to answer standard questions about the organization and the services offered. Prior to the event, volunteers - [Finalmente, una Tarjeta Verde Después de 43 Años](https://www.justneighbors.org/finalmente-una-tarjeta-verde-despues-de-43-anos/) - Santiago*, originalmente de Cuba, vino a Just Neighbors en 2021 queriendo aplicar para una tarjeta verde. - [El TPS Impidió la Expulsión de un Solicitante de Asilo](https://www.justneighbors.org/el-tps-impidio-la-expulsion-de-un-solicitante-de-asilo/) - Joseph huyó de su país de origen de Etiopía como un resultado de violencia y instabilidad, y solicitó asilo en EE.UU. y se estableció en Anne Arundel, MD. - [Ciudadanía para Tres Generaciones](https://www.justneighbors.org/ciudadania-para-tres-generaciones/) - Tomando el juramento a la bandera produce un inmenso alivio para cientos de miles de inmigrantes cada año, pero el estrés que rodea al estatus migratorio no siempre acaba ahí. - [Spanish Newsletter Subscription Page](https://www.justneighbors.org/boletines-en-espanol/) - Suscríbase Al Boletin Bimensual De Just Neighbors En Español Cada dos meses, Just Neighbors envía un boletin que incluye: Últimas noticias de Just Neighbors Las historias y los éxitos de nuestros clientes Nuevas oportunidades voluntarias, pasantías y laborales Suscríbase ahora para mantenerse informado! Nombre Please enter your name. Correo Electrónico Please enter a valid email - [sample landing page](https://www.justneighbors.org/sample-landing-page/) - Repudiare no in scripserit ea vitae ei qui quaerendum Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis ut blandit purus. Duis tincidunt sapien consequat vehicula porta. Eu erat ceteros et ei eam modu sullum Est an eum quodsi vocibus at argumentum Find out more What's included Vivamus magna justo, lacinia eget consectetur sed, convallis - [Long-Term Volunteer](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer/long-term/) - LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER Everyone has individual talents, skills, knowledge, and expertise to give to our diverse community. Just Neighbors is a great place to use these gifts to help others. In the past, we have had volunteers help us with: Grant writing IT support Social media management Pro-bono counseling Casework Teaching English Tutoring clients prior to - [2023 Love Your Neighbor](https://www.justneighbors.org/2023-love-your-neighbor/) - Thank you for Your support means more than you can ever imagine! You are the reason why over 1,000 immigrants and their families now have better access to economic stability, safety, and more. Thank you so much for loving your neighbor! Donate Now - [Office Volunteer](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer/office-volunteer/) - OFFICE VOLUNTEER Just Neighbors depends heavily on volunteers to do casework and perform the daily operations of the office. Without office volunteers, Just Neighbors would not be able to serve nearly as many clients as we do. Tasks generally assigned to volunteers include: Answering phones Regularly completing client phone intakes in English and Spanish Working - [Volunteer Translator](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer/translator/) - VOLUNTEER TRANSLATOR As an immigration non-profit, some of our clients require translation services to complete their immigration applications. This includes both live translations for attorneys communicating with clients and the written translation of documents required for the immigration applications. Written Translation Just Neighbors does not require written translations to be completed on site. Written translations - [Volunteer Attorney](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer/attorney/) - VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY Volunteer attorneys are the backbone of the work we do at Just Neighbors. They provide face-to-face counsel to low-income refugees, asylees, and immigrants under the supervision of our staff attorneys. Volunteer attorneys work with clients and their cases from start to finish and will typically: Meet with clients and conducting in-person interviews Work - [PAY JUSTICE FORWARD to 40 Immigrant Families This Giving Tuesday](https://www.justneighbors.org/pay-justice-forward/) - PAY JUSTICE FORWARD to 40 Immigrant Families this Giving Tuesday with Just Neighbors. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.justneighbors.org/privacy-policy/) - Effective Date: 03/13/2015 Just Neighbors respects your privacy. We value your trust and appreciate your vital support. If you have any questions or comments concerning our personal information management practices, please contact us. Our contact information is listed below. Just Neighbors reserves the right at any time and without notice to change this Privacy Policy - [Careers](https://www.justneighbors.org/careers/) - Just Neighbors is hiring a Community Engagement Manager! This role will implement community outreach and advancement strategies throughout VA, MD, and DC. - [2025 Annual Report](https://www.justneighbors.org/what-we-do/2024-annual-report-copy/) - Just Neighbors Annual Report 2025 Our Greatest Accomplishments Just Neighbors partnered with local organizations to host 'Ask An Attorney' sessions, providing legal information and referrals to 942 immigrants. This 70% increase from last year reflects our commitment to meeting community needs and expanding access to legal resources for immigrant families. Just Neighbors expanded the Children's - [What We Do](https://www.justneighbors.org/what-we-do/) - WHAT WE DO LEGAL SERVICES Just Neighbors provides a range of legal services to low income immigrants in Virginia, Maryland and DC. These services include Informational Services through legal tabling, Advice & Council with Referral Services through walk-in clinics, and Full Representation Services of an immigration case through our appointment-based clinics Click Here to See - [Donate](https://www.justneighbors.org/donate/) - DONATIONS & OTHER WAYS TO GIVE Make a Donation to Just Neighbors GIVE NOW For almost 30 years Just Neighbors has been fortunate to have the support of the community making it possible to provide immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees. Giving to Just Neighbors makes it possible for immigrants and refugees - [Get Involved](https://www.justneighbors.org/get-involved/) - GET INVOLVED How to Get Involved "There is power in numbers and there is power in unity" - Martin Luther King JR. Donate For almost 30 years Just Neighbors has been fortunate to have the support of the community making it possible to provide immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees. Giving to Just - [2024 Annual Report](https://www.justneighbors.org/what-we-do/2024-annual-report/) - Just Neighbors Annual Report 2024 DOMINIQUE POIRIER DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES Friends, Just Neighbors enters 2025 firmly rooted in the DMV area after another year of continued growth and increased assistance provided. Closing out 2024, Just Neighbors served 1,541 clients and worked on 2,446 cases! Nearly 40% of those cases helped non-citizens escape violence, and - [2023 Annual Report](https://www.justneighbors.org/what-we-do/2023-annual-report/) - Just Neighbors saw growth in clients served, cases filed, requests for service, & clients referred out. What does it mean? Check out our annual report to find out! - [Removal of Ankle Monitor Resources](https://www.justneighbors.org/remove-ankle-monitor-resources/) - Resources for advocating to remove an Ankle Monitor or Reduc ICE Check-ins - [About Us](https://www.justneighbors.org/about-us/) - ABOUT US Just Neighbors is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to serving and supporting the immigrant community of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We foster mutual understanding between immigrants and the larger community in which they live. Mission To provide high-quality immigration legal services to low-income immigrants, asylees and refugees in Washington, DC, Maryland, - [Donate](https://www.justneighbors.org/donate-2/) - Other WAYS TO GIVE Thank you for believing in Just Neighbors' mission to provide vital legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees. Your support opens doors to better jobs, education, and freedom from domestic violence. Give By Mail If you prefer to donate via check or money order, please mail your donation to: Just Neighbors - [Support](https://www.justneighbors.org/support/) - [Our Work](https://www.justneighbors.org/our-work/) - [Connect](https://www.justneighbors.org/connect/) - [Contact](https://www.justneighbors.org/contact-us/) - CONTACT 7630 Little River Turnpike Suite #900,Annandale, VA 22003 Fauquier Office34 Beckham StreetWarrenton, VA 20186 Hughes United Methodist Church Partnership Office10700 Georgia AvenueWheaton, MD 20902 Winchester Office301 N. Cameron Street, Suite 103Winchester, VA 22601 Embrace Waynesboro Community Center Partnership Office932 Fir Street,Waynesboro, VA 22980 St. Barnabas & St. Susana Coptic Orthodox Church Partnership Office938 S. - [Recursos para conocer sus derechos](https://www.justneighbors.org/recursos-para-conocer-sus-derechos/) - Recursos para conocer sus derechos En Estados Unidos, todos tienen derechos civiles, independientemente de su lugar de nacimiento. Empodérese aprendiendo qué derechos tienen los inmigrantes y los no ciudadanos para que las comunidades, las familias de estatus mixto y los lugares de trabajo sigan estando protegidos. In English Conozca sus derechos: recurso en varios idiomas - [Know Your Rights Resources](https://www.justneighbors.org/know-your-rights-resources/) - Know Your Rights Resources for Immigrants and Non-Citizens - [Get Help](https://www.justneighbors.org/gethelp/) - Get Help. Request a consultation with an attorney or a presentation by staff. Check if you qualify for Just Neighbors' immigration legal services - [Referral Civil Rights](https://www.justneighbors.org/referral-civil-rights/) - Civil Rights Organizations If you believe your rights have been violated, these nationwide and local civil rights organizations may be able to help you Nationwide Civil Rights Organizations ACLU Maryland ACLU Tip Reporting Immigration Equality National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR) - [Consigue Ayuda](https://www.justneighbors.org/consigue-ayuda/) - CONSIGUE AYUDA | GET HELP IN ENGLISH Solicitar hablar con abogado Solicitar una presentación Beinvenidos a Just Neighbors Bienvenidos a Just Neighbors, una colaboración con la comunidad inmigrante en Washington D.C., Maryland y Virginia. Si estás buscando asistencia legal de inmigración, a nosotros nos gustaría asistirle para alcanzar sus sueños y proporcionarle un futuro seguro - [Solicitud Para Hablar Con Un Abogado](https://www.justneighbors.org/solicitud-para-hablar-con-un-abogado/) - [- Grant Writing Volunteer](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer/grant-writing-volunteer/) - Description of the grant writing volunteer position with contact information for those interested - [Immigration HelpLine Service Agreement](https://www.justneighbors.org/immigration-helpline-service-agreement/) - Immigration HelpLine Services Agreement Acuerdo de Servicios de Linea de Ayuda Inmigracion Acknowledgement of Services This is a temporary Helpline operated by Just Neighbors. By agreeing to participate in this Helpline, I acknowledge I am not represented by a legal representative (attorney) and recognize that the purpose of this service is to inform me of - [Request to Meet a Lawyer](https://www.justneighbors.org/request-to-meet-a-lawyer/) - Request to Meet a Lawyer by filling out the questionnaire. - [Resources for Non-Citizens](https://www.justneighbors.org/resources-for-non-citizens/) - Resources for Immigrants and Non-Citizens Below, Immigrants and Non-Citizens can find resources to empower themselves for a variety of challenges En Español Know Your Rights & Preparedness Materials Everyone has civil rights in the United States regardless of their place of birth. Empower yourself by learning what rights non-citizens have, and make plans for emergencies - [Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors](https://www.justneighbors.org/dv-resources/) - Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. - [Resources for Advocates & Community Members](https://www.justneighbors.org/advocacy-resources/) - Resources for Advocates and Community Members Below, advocates and community members can find resources to empower themselves to fight for immigrants' rights. To learn about and/or get involved with immigration advocacy, visit the following websites: Virginia Immigrant Advocacy Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations (VACOLAO) Virginia New Majority Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Maryland Immigrant Advocacy - [Request a Presentation](https://www.justneighbors.org/request-a-presentation/) - Fillable questionnaire to request a presentation by Just Neighbors - [Recursos de planificación en caso de separación familiar](https://www.justneighbors.org/recursos-de-planificacion-en-caso-de-separacion-familiar/) - Recursos de planificación en caso de separación familiar Si cree que su familia puede enfrentar una separación futura, existen pasos legales que puede tomar ahora para asegurarse de que alguien en quien confíe tenga la tutela o custodia de sus hijos menores. In English Recursos de planificación de la separación familiar en Virginia Sitio web - [General Resources](https://www.justneighbors.org/general-resources/) - General Resources Below are non-immigration related legal resources to assist immigrants and non-citizens in other needs General Resources Just Neighbors recognizes our community's need to access resources that will assist you in caring for yourself and your family. Browse these links to discover local organizations offering resources for food, clothing, medical assistance, housing, and more: - [Family Separation Planning Resources](https://www.justneighbors.org/family-separation-planning-resources/) - Family Separation Planning Resources If you think your family may face future separation, there are legal steps you can take now to ensure someone you trust has standby guardianship or custody of minor children En Español Virginia Family Separation Resources Legal Aid Justice Center's Rapid Response Toolkit Website for Virginia Appointment of Standby Guardian Form - [Recursos para inmigrantes](https://www.justneighbors.org/recursos-para-inmigrantes/) - Recursos para inmigrantes y los no ciudadanos A continuación, los inmigrantes y los no ciudadanos pueden encontrar recursos para empoderarse ante una variedad de desafíos. Conozca sus derechos y materiales de preparación En Estados Unidos, todos tienen derechos civiles, independientemente de su lugar de nacimiento. Fortalézcase aprendiendo qué derechos tienen los no ciudadanos y haga - [Board of Directors](https://www.justneighbors.org/board-of-directors/) - BOARD OF DIRECTORS Just Neighbors has a talented, committed board of directors dedicated to fostering relationships within the community to support our immigrant neighbors: Bryce Chadwick, a long-time volunteer at Just Neighbors, joined the board in 2015. He is currently serving as our Chair. Bryce first became interested in immigration justice issues while teaching English - [Advocacy](https://www.justneighbors.org/advocacy/) - ADVOCACY RESOURCES FOR ADVOCATES Opportunities for Advocacy "There is power in numbers and there is power in unity" - Martin Luther King JR. Just Neighbors seeks the involvement of both clients and members of the community to advocate for different immigration issues. Currently, some examples of hot topics in the world of immigration is opposing - [FAQs](https://www.justneighbors.org/faqs/) - How can I get help from Just Neighbors? If you are an immigrant in need of immigration legal services, live in the northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. area, and your total family income is 200% or less of the federal poverty guidelines, you may be eligible for services with Just Neighbors. First, you need - [*ORIGINAL text* Get Help](https://www.justneighbors.org/gethelp-copy/) - GET HELP | CONSIGUE AYUDA EN ESPAÑOL Welcome to Just Neighbors Welcome to Just Neighbors, a partnership with the immigrant community of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. If you are seeking immigration legal help, we would like to assist you in achieving your dreams and in providing a safe and secure future for you and - [Heain Hee y Roberto Valentin: Los Superheroes de Brousseau y Lee](https://www.justneighbors.org/heain-lee-y-roberto-valentin-los-superheroes-de-brousseau-y-lee/) - Hace 5 años, Just Neighbors recibió un correo electrónico que empezaría una larga colaboración comunitaria que cambiaría las vidas de innumerables inmigrantes. - [La Perseverancia de una Madre y su Caso de Inmigración](https://www.justneighbors.org/la-perseverancia-de-una-madre-y-su-caso-de-inmigracion/) - El viaje de inmigración de Luna empieza en Perú, donde ella ha experimentado una relación abusiva que pone ella y su hija en riesgo. - [El Viaje de Inmigración 24.855km de Richard](https://www.justneighbors.org/el-viaje-de-inmigracion-24855km-de-richard/) - Richard y Anna huyeron de Cuba en 2019 con la esperanza de empezar una vida nueva. 4 años y 24.855km después, ellos terminaron su viaje de inmigración en VA. - [Volunteer](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer3/) - VOLUNTEER Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are essential to our ability to achieve our mission of providing immigration legal services to the low-income community, while also forging new bonds between immigrants and the larger northern Virginia community in which they live. Just Neighbors entrusts volunteers with vital duties that include communicating with clients and potential clients, translation - [My Account](https://www.justneighbors.org/my-account/) - [user_registration_my_account] - [Registration](https://www.justneighbors.org/registration/) - [user_registration_form id="6456"] - [](https://www.justneighbors.org/25years/) - [Vaccination Resources](https://www.justneighbors.org/getvaccinated/) - Do you need help getting vaccinated? ¿Necesita ayuda para vacunarse? Click Here for Help in English Oprima Aquí para Obtener Ayuda en Español Need Help in Another Language? 📞 Call the National Covid Help Line: 1-800-232-0233 - [DACA](https://www.justneighbors.org/daca/) - The Latest News on DACA at Just Neighbors Las últimas noticias sobre DACA en Just Neighbors DACA Checklist / Lista de verificación de DACA - [TPS](https://www.justneighbors.org/tps/) - The Latest News on TPS at Just Neighbors If you are a current beneficiary of Temporary Protected Status from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal, your status has automatically been extended until October 4, 2021. You do not need to re-apply. Use the federal register notice below to prove your extended status. Las - [Volunteer Questionnaire](https://www.justneighbors.org/volunteer-questionnaire/) ## Events - [June 2023 Outreach Volunteer in Sterling](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/june-2023-outreach-volunteer-in-sterling/) - Just Neighbors needs a volunteer to staff our outreach table at the Family Resource Fair for Sterling Families being held at Women Giving Backfrom 5pm-8pm. - [July 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/july-2023-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - July's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, July 13 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [June 2023 Wheaton Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/june-2023-mayland-immigration-legal-clinic/) - An in-person immigration legal clinic will be held at Hughes United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 8 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [June 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/june-2023-dar-al-hijrah-clinic/) - June's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, June 8 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [June 2023 Outreach Table in Baltimore](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/june-2023-outreach-baltimore/) - Just Neighbors needs assistance to help staff our outreach table at the Immigrant Community Resource Fair in Baltimore, MD. Volunteers are needed from 10:30am-2pm. - [June 2023 Outreach Table in DC](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/june-2023-outreach-dc/) - Just Neighbors needs your assistance to help staff our outreach table during the One Journey Festival at the Washington National Cathedral in DC. - [June 2023 Outreach Table in Loudoun](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/june-2023-loudoun-outreach/) - Just Neighbors has been invited to participate at the Next Loudoun County Middleburg Community Job and Resource Fair hosted by Northern Virginia Family Services on Saturday June , 2023. This event is indoors at Banneker Elementary School in Middleburg, VA. Volunteers are needed from 9am-12pm. - [April 2023 Outreach Table in Loudoun](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/april-2023-loudoun-volunteer-outreach/) - Just Neighbors is in need of volunteers at the first annual Loudoun County Homeless Resource & Prevention Fair on Saturday, April 29 from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - [May 2023 Annandale Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/may-2023-annandale-immigration-legal-clinic/) - May's in-person immigration legal clinic will be held at the Just Neighbors Annandale office on Tuesday, May 9 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed! In-person training for all volunteers will begin at 5:30PM, so please be sure to arrive on time. To sign up, click on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4fada82aa3fa7-just22#/ Our office is located at: 7630 Little - [May 2023 Baltimore Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/may-2023-baltimore-clinic/) - An immigration legal clinic will be at St. Barnabas & St. Susanna Coptic Orthodox Church on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [2023 Spring2ACTion Giving Day](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/2023-spring2action/) - One of our favorite days of the entire year is almost here! Join Alexandria and Just Neighbors for the 13th annual Spring2ACTion day of giving on April 26th. - [State of Immigration](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/2023-state-of-immigration/) - Dominique Poirier, the Director of Legal Services at Just Neighbors will be virtually presenting a State of Immigration at 12:00PM on April 26th. - [April 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/april-2023-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic-2/) - April's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, April 13 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [April 2023 Herndon Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/april-2023-herndon-immigration-legal-clinic/) - An in-person immigration legal clinic will be at the Just Neighbors Herndon Office on Tuesday, April 11 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [2023 Spring Mailing Final Phase](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/2023-volunteer-spring-mailing-phase-2/) - Volunteers are needed to put address labels on envelopes, put the corresponding letter inside, and seal envelopes for our spring mailing. Volunteer now! - [2023 Spring Mailing Preparation](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/2023-volunteer-spring-mailing-preparation/) - It's that time of year again! Volunteers are needed to put stamps on envelopes and pre-stuff them for our spring mailing. Volunteer now! - [March 2023 Gaithersburg Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/gaithersburg-immigration-legal-clinic-mar-2023/) - An in-person immigration legal clinic will be held at Epworth UMC on Thursday, March 23 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed! - [March 2023 Annandale Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/annandale-immigration-legal-clinic-mar-2023/) - The monthly Annandale immigration legal clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 14 from 5:30PM-8:30PM at the Just Neighbors office. No experience needed! - [March 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/march-2023-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - March's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, March 9 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed! - [Immigration Legal Clinic at Emory United Methodist Church](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/immigration-legal-clinic-emory-umc-feb-2023/) - An immigration legal clinic will be held in Washington DC on Thursday, February 23 from 5:30PM-8:30PM at Emory Fellowship U. No experience needed! - [February 2023 Annandale Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/annandale-immigration-legal-clinic-feb-2023/) - The monthly Annandale immigration legal clinic will be held on Tuesday, February 14 from 5:30PM-8:30PM at the Just Neighbors office. No experience needed! - [January 2023 Annandale Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/annandale-immigration-legal-clinic-jan-2023/) - The monthly Annandale immigration legal clinic will be held on Tuesday, January 24 from 5:30PM-8:30PM at the Just Neighbors office. No experience needed! - [Annual Legislative Day of Advocacy for DV Survivors](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/2023-dv-day-of-advocacy/) - For 26 years, Just Neighbors has seen an intersection between immigration and sexual and domestic violence. Join us in advocating for immigrants in another way, and for all survivors of sexual and domestic violence. - [January 2023 Immigration Update](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/jan-2023-immigration-update/) - Immigration in the US constantly changes, with new policies announced and priorities shifted. It's hard to get the full picture. Join us for an Immigration Update to catch up! - [February 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/dar-al-hijrah-clinic-feb-2023/) - February's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, February 9 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed! - [Advocate for Immigrants at the VA General Assembly](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/day-of-all-people-2023/) - Just Neighbors will be attending the 2023 Day for All People in Richmond, VA on January 18 to advocate for immigrants, and we would love for you to join us! - [PAY JUSTICE FORWARD for 40 Families This Giving Tuesday](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/pay-justice-forward/) - Help Just Neighbors raise $40,000 this Giving Tuesday and PAY JUSTICE FORWARD to provide immigration legal services to 40 immigrant families. - [Love Your Neighbor Fun Festival](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/love-your-neighbor-fun-festival/) - Come one come all to Just Neighbors’ Love Your Neighbor Fun Festival at the Baltimore Unity Hall (1505 Eutaw Pl, Baltimore, MD 21217) on June 21, 2025 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. This family-friendly event will include fun games, food, activities, and opportunities to win prizes large and small. Tickets are $25 for adults ($20 early-bird special) and $10 for children under 12, and each - [January 2025 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/january-2025-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - January's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, January 9 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! In-person training for all volunteers will begin at 8:30AM, so please be sure to arrive on time. To sign up, click on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA82AA3FA7-53869319-daralhijrah The Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center is located - [Know Your Rights - LAJC](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/know-your-rights-lajc/) - In January, Legal Aid Justice Center is hosting an in-person KYRs, with scenario role-playing. They will also have a resource table manned by an attorney for Q A. Pre-registration will not be required. The topics will be: Overview and context of current and future targeted enforcement; Know your rights in case of raids - [Know Your Rights - LAJC](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/know-your-rights-lajc-2/) - In January, Legal Aid Justice Center is hosting an in-person KYRs, with scenario role-playing. They will also have a resource table manned by an attorney for Q A. Pre-registration will not be required. The topics will be: Overview and context of current and future targeted enforcement; Know your rights in case of raids - [Know Your Rights Train-the-Trainer](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/know-your-rights-info-to-clients-and-community-members/) - This Know Your Rights Train-the-Trainer will be focused on how ICE operates and collects information as well as provide Know Your Rights information during encounters with ICE. The training is informed by the work of the Immigrant Defense Project, Surveillance Resistance Lab, and Make the Road New York, and aims to prepare advocates, organizers and - [November 2024 Maryland Immigration Clinic in Randallstown, MD](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/november-2024-maryland-immigration-clinic-in-randallstown-md/) - November's immigration legal clinic at Mt. Paran Presbyterian Church will be held on Thursday, November 21st from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! In-person training for all volunteers will begin at 5:30PM, so please be sure to arrive on time. To sign up, click on this link: https://bit.ly/MountParan Mt. Paran is located at: 10308 Liberty - [October 2024 SBSS Immigration Clinic in Baltimore, MD](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/october-2024-sbss-immigration-clinic-in-baltimore-md/) - October's immigration legal clinic at St. Barnabas and St. Susana Coptic Orthodox Church will be held on Thursday, October 24th from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! In-person training for all volunteers will begin at 5:30PM, so please be sure to arrive on time. To sign up, click on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA82AA3FA7-just24 SBSS is located - [Lady Liberty Birthday Concert Fundraiser](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lady-liberty-birthday-concert-fundraiser/) - We are pleased to announce the Lady Liberty Birthday Concert, a special event commemorating the dedication of the Statue of Liberty and celebrating the voices of immigrants in our community. The purpose of this event is to raise funds that will enable is to offer legal services to immigrants, refugees, and asylees. As we approach - [September 2024 Mother of Mercy Free Clinic in Woodbridge, VA](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/september-2024-mother-of-mercy-free-clinic-in-woodbridge-va/) - Just Neighbors is hosting an in-person legal clinic that will be held at the Mother of Mercy Free Clinic in Woodbridge, VA Monday, September 9, 2024. To sign up, click on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA82AA3FA7-49748110-just The address to the Mother of Mercy Free Clinic is: 13900 Church Hill Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191 Just Neighbors is anticipating - [Latin Festival Fundraiser 2024](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/latin-festival-fundraiser-2024/) - Save the date for the Just Neighbors Latin Festival on September 7th, from 5:30pm - 8:00pm at Braddock Street United Methodist Church in Winchester, VA. We hope you'll join Just Neighbors for a day of international music, food, games, cake auction, silent auction, and more on September 7th! The proceeds of the Latin Festival will support legal - [June 2024 SBSS Immigration Clinic in Baltimore, MD](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/june-2024-sbss-immigration-clinic-in-baltimore-md/) - June's immigration legal clinic at St. Barnabas and St. Susana Coptic Orthodox Church will be held on Thursday, June 13th from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! In-person training for all volunteers will begin at 5:30PM, so please be sure to arrive on time. To sign up, click on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA82AA3FA7-48584439-just SBSS is located - [February 2024 Annandale Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/february-2024-volunteer-annandale-immigration-legal-clinic/) - February's immigration legal clinic at Just Neighbors headquarters will be held on Tuesday, February 13 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [February 2024 MAP Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-february-2024-map-immigration-legal-clinic/) - February's immigration legal clinic at Mason and Partners will be on Friday, February 2 from 8:30AM-1:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [February 2024 SBSS Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-february-2024-sbss-immigration-legal-clinic/) - February's immigration legal clinic at SBSS will be on Friday, February 15 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [March 2024 University UMC Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-march-2024-university-umc-immigration-legal-clinic/) - March's immigration legal clinic at University UMC will be on Thursday, March 7 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [April 2024 MAP Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-april-2024-map-immigration-legal-clinic/) - April's immigration legal clinic at Mason and Partners will be on Friday, April 5 from 8:30AM-1:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [May 2024 MAP Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-may-2024-map-immigration-legal-clinic/) - May's immigration legal clinic at Mason and Partners will be on Friday, May 3 from 8:30AM-1:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [August 2024 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-august-2024-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - August's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, August 8 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [January 2024 Annandale Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-january-2024-annandale-immigration-legal-clinic/) - January's immigration legal clinic at Just Neighbors headquarters will be held on Tuesday, January 23 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [January 2024 Harrisonburg Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/january-2024-harrisonburg-immigration-legal-clinic/) - January's immigration legal clinic at Asbury United Methodist Church will be on Wednesday, January 10 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [January 2024 Hughes UMC Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-january-2024-hughes-umc-immigration-legal-clinic/) - January's immigration legal clinic at Hughes United Methodist Church will be on Thursday, January 25 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [January 2024 Braddock Street Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-january-2024-braddock-street-winchester-immigration-legal-clinic/) - January's immigration legal clinic at Braddock Street UMC will be on Saturday, January 20 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [January 2024 Mother of Mercy Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-january-2024-mother-of-mercy-immigration-legal-clinic/) - January's immigration legal clinic at the Mother of Mercy Free Clinic will be on Monday, January 22 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [November 2024 Harrisonburg Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-november-2024-harrisonburg-immigration-legal-clinic/) - November's immigration legal clinic at Asbury United Methodist Church will be on Wednesday, November 13 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [October 2024 Harrisonburg Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-october-2024-harrisonburg-immigration-legal-clinic/) - October's immigration legal clinic at Asbury United Methodist Church will be on Wednesday, October 9 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [September 2024 Harrisonburg Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-september-2024-harrisonburg-immigration-legal-clinic-2/) - September's immigration legal clinic at Asbury United Methodist Church will be on Wednesday, September 11 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [August 2024 Harrisonburg Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/august-2024-harrisonburg-immigration-legal-clinic/) - August's immigration legal clinic at Asbury United Methodist Church will be on Wednesday, August 14 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [June 2024 Harrisonburg Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-june-2024-harrisonburg-immigration-legal-clinic/) - June's immigration legal clinic at Asbury United Methodist Church will be on Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [March 2024 Harrisonburg Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-march-2024-harrisonburg-immigration-legal-clinic/) - March's immigration legal clinic at Asbury United Methodist Church will be on Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [April 2024 Harrisonburg Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-april-2024-harrisonburg-immigration-legal-clinic-2/) - April's immigration legal clinic at Asbury United Methodist Church will be on Wednesday, April 10 from 5:30PM 8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [October 2024 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-october-2024-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic-2/) - October's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, October 10 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [September 2024 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/september-2024-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - September's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be on Thursday, September 12 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [June 2024 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-june-2024-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - June's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, June 13 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [May 2024 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-may-2024-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - May's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, May 9 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [March 2024 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-march-2024-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - March's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [February 2024 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-february-2024-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - February's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, February 8 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [January 2024 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-january-2024-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - January's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, January 11 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [December 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/december-2023-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic-volunteer/) - December's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be on Thursday, December 14 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [December 2023 MAP Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/december-2023-map-immigration-legal-clinic-volunteer/) - December's immigration legal clinic at MAP will be held on Friday, December 1 from 8:30AM-1:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [End of Year Mailing Preparation](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-end-of-year-mailing-preparation/) - Volunteers are needed to stuff and seal envelopes for our end of year mailing. Any help is greatly appreciated, as there are more than 3,000 letters we will be sending out. Even if you are only able to volunteer for an hour within the time blocks, it will make a world of a difference in shrinking the stack. Invite a - [November 2023 Baltimore Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/november-2023-baltimore-immigration-legal-clinic/) - An in-person immigration legal clinic will be held at University UMC on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [November 2023 Annandale Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/november-2023-annandale-immigration-legal-clinic-2/) - November's immigration legal clinic will beat the Just Neighbors Annandale office on Tuesday, November 14 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [October 2023 Mother of Mercy Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-october-2023-mother-of-mercy-immigration-legal-clinic/) - Just Neighbors is hosting a legal clinic at the Mother of Mercy Free Clinic on Monday, October 23, 2023 from 8:30am-1pm. No experience needed to volunteer! - [October 2023 Baltimore Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-october-2023-baltimore-immigration-legal-clinic/) - An immigration legal clinic will be at St. Barnabas & St. Susanna Coptic Orthodox Church on Thurs. Oct. 12 from 5:30-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [November 2023 MAP Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-november-2023-map-immigration-legal-clinic-volunteering-opportunity/) - November's immigration legal clinic at MAP will be held on Friday, November 3 from 8:30AM-1:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [October 2023 MAP Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-october-2023-map-immigration-legal-clinic/) - October's immigration legal clinic at MAP will be held on Friday, October 6 from 8:30AM-1:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [Lady Liberty's Birthday Party](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lady-libertys-birthday-party-5/) - Please join Just Neighbors for a multi-cultural party with food, drinks, music, an online auction and more! - [September 2023 Wheaton Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/september-2023-wheaton-immigration-legal-clinic-volunteer/) - An immigration legal clinic will be held at Hughes United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 24 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No volunteer experience needed! - [September 2023 Annandale Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/september-2023-annandale-immigration-legal-clinic/) - September's immigration legal clinic will be at the Just Neighbors Annandale office on Tuesday, September 12 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. No volunteer experience needed! - [Clare & Don's Beach Shack Fundraiser to Support Just Neighbors](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/2023-beach-shack-fundraiser-for-just-neighbors/) - Clare & Don's Beach Shack is hosting a fundraiser for Just Neighbors on 8/24 from 5-9PM. Join us for delicious food, a 50/50 raffle and Justice Juice cocktails! - [August 2023 Outreach Volunteer in Bailey's Crossroads](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/august-2023-outreach-volunteer-in-baileys-crossroads/) - Just Neighbors needs Spanish and English speaking volunteers to help staff our outreach table during the Back-to-School Free Event on Saturday, August 12th. - [August 2023 Outreach Volunteer in Sterling](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-august-2023-outreach-volunteer-in-sterling-2/) - Just Neighbors needs Spanish and English speaking volunteers to help staff our outreach table during the Summer Wellness Fest on Saturday, August 5th - [November 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-november-2023-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - November's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, November 9 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed! - [October 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-october-2023-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - October's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, October 12 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! In-person training for all volunteers will begin at 8:30AM, so please be sure to arrive on time. To sign up, click on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA82AA3FA7-daralhijrah1 The Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center is located - [September 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-september-2023-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic/) - September's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed! - [Havana Nights](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/havana-nights/) - Just Neighbors is hosting Havana Nights at Asbury UMC on July 28, from 6:00-8:30PM. Join us for an evening with authentic Cuban food, a free salsa lesson, traditional Cuban dominoes, and a cake auction to raise funds for Just Neighbors, an immigration legal service provider in Virginia. This is an event for people of all ages and - [August 2023 Dar Al-Hijrah Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/volunteer-august-2023-dar-al-hijrah-immigration-legal-clinic-2/) - August's immigration legal clinic at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center will be held on Thursday, August 10 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [July 2023 Baltimore Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/july-2023-volunteer-baltimore-immigration-legal-clinic/) - An immigration legal clinic will be at St. Barnabas & St. Susanna Coptic Orthodox Church on Thursday, July 13 from 5:30-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [July 2023 Annandale Immigration Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/july-2023-volunteer-annandale-immigration-legal-clinic-2/) - July's immigration legal clinic will be at the Just Neighbors Annandale office on Tuesday, July 11 from 5:30-8:30PM. No experience needed to volunteer! - [Lunch and Learn: Solito, by Javier Zamora](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lunch-and-learn-solito-by-javier-zamora/) - At Just Neighbors, we strive to be an inclusive, antiracist organization that fosters an environment where everyone belongs. As part of this commitment, there is a Racial Equity Committee at Just Neighbors that includes staff members, board members, and stakeholders at Just Neighbors that meet on a regular basis to evaluate racial equity at the - [2023 Give Local Piedmont](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/2023-give-local-piedmont/) - One of our favorite days of the entire year is almost here! Join the Northern Piedmont region and Just Neighbors for the 10th annual Give Local Piedmont day of giving on May 9th. Help us reach our goal of raising $1,000 for the immigration legal services of immigrant families living in Northern Piedmont! Click here - [Lady Liberty's Birthday Party](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lady-libertys-birthday-party-4/) - [Spring2ACTion](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/spring2action/) - [Immigration Update (In-Person at Warrenton UMC)](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/immigration-update-in-person-at-warrenton-umc/) - Make sense of all the immigration news headlines and learn about Just Neighbors at this in-person Immigration Update. Our Managing Attorney of Rural Programs, Tori Andrea Babington will go over the latest changes in immigration law and answer questions from attendees. - [Racial Inequities in U.S. Immigration Laws in partnership with Saint John Neumann Catholic Church Racial Justice Ministry](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/racial-inequities-in-u-s-immigration-laws-in-partnership-with-saint-john-neumann-catholic-church-racial-justice-ministry/) - Racial Inequities in U.S. Immigration Laws on Wednesday, April 27 Please join the Racial Justice Ministry on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 PM via Zoom for this important presentation. Dominique Poirier, Director of Legal Services at Just Neighbors, will walk attendees through a timeline of U.S. immigration laws with a focus on three historical eras: Overt Racist Immigration - [GiveChoose: Loudoun and Northern Fauquier's Giving Day](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/givechoose-loudoun-and-northern-fauquiers-giving-day/) - [Immigration Update](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/immigration-update-2/) - [25th Anniversary Celebration!](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/25th-anniversary-celebration/) - Stay tuned for more information on our 25th Anniversary Celebration! - [Lady Liberty's Birthday Party](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lady-libertys-birthday-party-3/) - Lady Liberty's Birthday Party is Just Neighbors' annual October fundraising event celebrating our birthday and Lady Liberty's. The event will be held virtually this year. Stay tuned for registration information. - [Giving Tuesday 2021](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/giving-tuesday-2021/) - Be a part of a global movement of generosity by supporting Just Neighbors on #GivingTuesday. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on our #GivingTuesday goal. - [Love Your Neighbor: A D.C. and Maryland Service Update](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/love-your-neighbor-a-d-c-and-maryland-service-update/) - Join Just Neighbors for an update on our service in D.C. and Maryland a year after merging with DC-MD JFON. You'll hear from our executive director, attorneys, and one of our Maryland clients. - [Immigration 101](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/immigration-101-3/) - Please email Development Associate, Genesis Lazo, at genesis@justneighbors.org if you would like to attend. She will send you the Zoom log-in info. - [Give Local Piedmont](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/give-local-piedmont/) - [Immigration Update](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/immigration-update/) - Curious about how immigration policy has changed under the Biden administration? Join us at our Immigration Update to hear what's changed. Just Neighbors, in partnership with Fairlington United Methodist Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church, is hosting an Immigration Update, in which our Director of Legal Services, Dominique Poirier, will cover the changes in immigration policy - [Lunch with Just Neighbors!](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lunch-with-just-neighbors-5/) - Join us for an hour of casual conversation and good company! - [Love Your Neighbor](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/love-your-neighbor-2/) - Love Your Neighbors is Just Neighbors' annual celebration in honor of our volunteers, donors, and clients. Please join us for a virtual celebration in honor of you! Thanks to your generosity, volunteerism, and commitment to your neighbors, many immigrants and refugees are able to receive the immigration legal services they otherwise couldn't afford. We think you - [Just Neighbors comes to Fauquier! Drive-Thru Fundraiser](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/just-neighbors-comes-to-fauquier-drive-thru-fundraiser/) - Join us for a drive-thru fundraiser at Moon Hold Farm in support of Just Neighbors. Since 1996, Just Neighbors has been providing immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees. What began in a small church basement in Falls Church has now expanded to DC, Maryland, and rural parts of Virginia, including Fauquier. Just Neighbors - [Lady Liberty's Birthday Party](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lady-libertys-birthday-party-2/) - You're invited to Lady Liberty's Virtual Birthday Party hosted by local non-profit, Just Neighbors. Just Neighbors provides immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., In a time of much uncertainty we want one thing to be certain, that immigrants in our community have access to quality, compassionate and - [Immigration 101](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/immigration-101-2/) - [Lunch and Learn with Just Neighbors: 'Credible Fear' Documentary](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lunch-and-learn-with-just-neighbors-credible-fear-documentary/) - Join us for lunch and learn about the upcoming documentary, Credible Fear, which follows a Guatemalan woman going through the asylum process. This Lunch and Learn will feature a preview of the documentary and a discussion with the film's creator, Gabrielle Ewing. - [Lunch with Just Neighbors!](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lunch-with-just-neighbors-2/) - Join us for an hour of casual conversation and good company! We will start lunches off with an activity like trivia. - [Lunch with Just Neighbors!](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lunch-with-just-neighbors/) - Join us for an hour of casual conversation and good company! We will start lunches off with an activity like trivia. - [Lunch with Just Neighbors!](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lunch-with-just-neighbors-3/) - Join us for an hour of casual conversation and good company! We will start lunches off with an activity like trivia. - [Lunch with Just Neighbors!](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lunch-with-just-neighbors-4/) - Join us for an hour of casual conversation and good company! We will start lunches off with an activity like trivia. - [Immigration 101 (Zoom Presentation)](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/immigration-101-zoom-presentation/) - Have you ever wondered why immigrants don’t just apply for citizenship? What is required for asylum seekers, refugees, dreamers and people with temporary protected status to remain in the US? Find immigration laws in general mystifying? Join us when Just Neighbors offers an easy-to-understand overview of the ins and outs of a very complex immigration - [Just Neighbors: Staunton District Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/just-neighbors-legal-clinic-staunton-district/) - Just Neighbors holds two legal clinics each month, during which volunteers assist clients in filling out documents and preparing their immigration applications. Training for new volunteers is held one half hour before the clinic starts. Volunteers can sign up to help at a clinic approximately two weeks ahead of time. If you are a new - [Just Neighbors: Harrisonburg Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/just-neighbors-legal-clinic-harrisonburg/) - Just Neighbors holds two legal clinics each month, during which volunteers assist clients in filling out documents and preparing their immigration applications. Training for new volunteers is held one half hour before the clinic starts. Volunteers can sign up to help at a clinic approximately two weeks ahead of time. If you are a new - [Just Neighbors: Herndon Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/just-neighbors-herndon-legal-clinic/) - Just Neighbors holds two legal clinics each month, during which volunteers assist clients in filling out documents and preparing their immigration applications. Training for new volunteers is held one half hour before the clinic starts. Volunteers can sign up to help at a clinic approximately two weeks ahead of time. If you are a new - [Just Neighbors: Annandale Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/just-neighbors-annandale-legal-clinic/) - Just Neighbors holds two legal clinics each month, during which volunteers assist clients in filling out documents and preparing their immigration applications. Training for new volunteers is held one half hour before the clinic starts. Volunteers can sign up to help at a clinic approximately two weeks ahead of time. If you are a new - [Just Neighbors: Lynchburg Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/just-neighbors-lynchburg-legal-clinic/) - Just Neighbors holds two legal clinics each month, during which volunteers assist clients in filling out documents and preparing their immigration applications. Training for new volunteers is held one half hour before the clinic starts. Volunteers can sign up to help at a clinic approximately two weeks ahead of time. If you are a new - [Just Neighbors: Annandale Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/just-neighbors-annandale-clinic/) - Just Neighbors holds two legal clinics each month, during which volunteers assist clients in filling out documents and preparing their immigration applications. Training for new volunteers is held one half hour before the clinic starts. Volunteers can sign up to help at a clinic approximately two weeks ahead of time. If you are a new - [Just Neighbors: Annandale Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/just-neighbors-annandale-clinic-2/) - Just Neighbors holds two legal clinics each month, during which volunteers assist clients in filling out documents and preparing their immigration applications. Training for new volunteers is held one half hour before the clinic starts. Volunteers can sign up to help at a clinic approximately two weeks ahead of time. If you are a new - [Just Neighbors: Annandale Legal Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/just-neighbors-annandale-clinic-3/) - Just Neighbors holds two legal clinics each month, during which volunteers assist clients in filling out documents and preparing their immigration applications. Training for new volunteers is held one half hour before the clinic starts. Volunteers can sign up to help at a clinic approximately two weeks ahead of time. If you are a new - [Love Your Neighbor](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/love-your-neighbor/) - Please join us for a special celebration in honor of you! Thanks to your generosity, volunteerism, and commitment to your neighbors, many immigrants and refugees are able to receive the immigration legal services they otherwise couldn't afford. We think you deserve some love for that! Enjoy food, refreshments and crafts for kids as well as - [Rally for DACA](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/rally-for-daca/) - We invite you to rally with us at the steps of the Supreme Court for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The highest court in the United States will hear oral arguments regarding the administration’s unlawful termination of DACA. It is important for our community to stand in solidarity with DREAMers who contribute so - [Immigration 101 presented by Just Neighbors (Virginia Beach)](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/immigration-101-presented-by-just-neighbors-virginia-beach/) - Do you ever wonder about immigration laws? What’s a visa, a green card, DACA? Have you ever wondered why immigrants don’t just apply for citizenship? Would you like to have a better understanding of immigration rules in a non-political format? Foundry United Methodist Church will be hosting an Immigration 101: An overview of U.S. Immigration - [Lady Liberty's Birthday Party](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/lady-libertys-birthday-party/) - You’re invited to Lady Liberty’s Birthday Party hosted by local non-profitJust Neighbors to support legal services for low-income immigrants and refugees so that more clients can successfully move through the immigration system to obtain legal status. We will celebrate the gift of the Statue of Liberty (Lady Liberty) from France to the USA as a beacon of welcome for global immigrants for over a century. - [Know Your Rights (Presented in Spanish)](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/know-your-rights-presented-in-spanish/) - [Immigration 101](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/immigration-101/) - [Herndon Immigration Clinic](https://www.justneighbors.org/events/herndon-immigration-clinic/) ## Site Builder - [Copy of Footer](https://www.justneighbors.org/astra-advanced-hook/footer-copy/) - The mission of Just Neighbors is to provide high-quality immigration legal services to low-income immigrants, asylees, and refugees in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia; and, to build community among clients, staff, volunteers and the larger society through education, advocacy, and volunteerism. 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