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Safe and Sound: Permanency to Victims of Crime through a Legal Services/Law Firm/Law
School Collaboration
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Donald Daybell, Orrick, Irvine, CA
Nahal Hamidi, University of California, Irvine, CA
Dominique Quevedo, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Many victims of violence endure repeated abuse because they are afraid to seek help and are
unaware that they may qualify for immigration relief. Learn from a legal services attorney, law
firm attorney and law school representative how to create a thriving pro bono project that
addresses this pressing issue.
125 125 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Long Beach Office
601 Pacific Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 435-3501
Fax: (562) 435-7448
www.lafla.org
Other Office Locations:
Central Office, 1550 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 T: (213) 640-3881
East Los Angeles Office, 5228 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022 T: (213) 640-3883
Santa Monica Office, 1640 5th Street, Suite 124, Santa Monica, CA 90401 T: (310) 899-6200
South Los Angeles Office, 7000 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003 T: (213) 640-3988
West Office, 1102 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019 T: (323) 801-7989
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Writer’s Direct Line (562) 304-2528
Our File Number 00-00000039
Date
Client address
Dear ___________:
Congratulations! I am writing to confirm that you were chosen to participate in an immigration
project hosted by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, the University of California, Irvine Law School
and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. As we mentioned to you during our recent telephone
conversation, a group of attorneys and law students will meet with you to help prepare your green card
application, travel document, and work permit.
You will meet with the attorneys and law students on Tuesday, October 6th at the Orrick office
in downtown Los Angeles. The office is located 777 South Figueroa Street, Suite 3200, Los Angeles.
Please see the attached map for directions. Parking is free in the parking structure labeled “Target”
located on 8th Street. Please bring your ticket with you to the office on Oct. 6th and we will validate it.
Please arrive at 10 a.m. and plan to stay until about 3:00 p.m. We will serve you a light
breakfast and lunch. If you have children who are 14 years of age or older that are applying for a green
card, please bring them with you as they will need to sign their own application forms. If you are unable
to arrange for childcare for children under 14 years old, you may bring them with you to the office.
When you meet with the attorneys and law students on October 6th, they will help you fill out
application forms to get a work permit, a travel document and your green card (permanent resident card).
The attorneys will also ask you about your case and go over the documents that you will bring. After they
review your documents, lunch will be served. After lunch, the attorneys and law students will work on
your applications. There will be a space for you to wait with your children while they prepare your forms.
Once the forms are finished, they will meet with you again to discuss your case. Please plan to stay at the
office until approximately 3:00 p.m.
There are a few things you need to do to prepare for the application process. Please look at the
attached instructions page on what you should bring with you to the clinic. Some of the documents may
take extra time to collect, so please start locating the documents today. You also need to get a medical
exam by a civil surgeon. The letter on the next page explains the exam and where to find a civil surgeon
in your area.
The Frontline Law Firm for Poor and Low-income People in Los Angeles
Long Beach Office
601 Pacific Avenue
Phone: (562) 435-3501
Fax: (562) 435-7448
www.lafla.org
If you have any questions or other concerns please call me at ____________. Thank you for participating
in this project. I look forward to meeting you on October 6th.
Sincerely,
Dominique Quevedo
Attorney
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Long Beach Office
601 Pacific Avenue
Phone: (562) 435-3501
Fax: (562) 435-7448
www.lafla.org
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Client Name
Address
Dear:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination
Record and a copy of part of the list of USCIS approved civil surgeons in your area. USCIS generally
requires all applicants filing for adjustment of status to that of a permanent resident to submit this form.
Please be advised that only a doctor who has been specially designated by USCIS as a civil
surgeon may perform the medical exam. USCIS will not accept a Form I-693 completed by a doctor who
is not a currently designated civil surgeon. The current complete list of civil surgeons is available online
at www.uscis.gov, under the Civil Surgeon Locator Tool located under “Related Links” in the upper right
hand corner of the web page. You may also obtain the names and phone numbers of designated civil
surgeons by calling the USCIS National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5238. I have included a
list of civil surgeons in your area.
You must pay all costs of the medical exam, including the cost of any follow-up tests or
treatments that may be required. The prices of each doctor on the list provided may vary. Please make
sure to ask how much the doctor charges before you schedule an appointment for your medical exam.
You must fill out Part 1 of the I-693 form. Do not sign the form until you are in front of a doctor. Part 2
through 6 will be filled out by the doctor, clinic, or the health department receiving the referral. Take any
medical records that you may have at the time of your visit to the doctor. Also, take a photoidentification with you to the exam.
The doctor is required to give you the completed form must be submitted in a sealed envelope.
Please do not open the envelope. USCIS will return the form to you if it is not in an envelope or if it has
been opened or altered. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at: (562)
304-2528.
Sincerely,
Dominique Quevedo
Senior Attorney
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, UC Irvine Law School & Legal
Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Permanency Project
Please bring the following documents with you on October 6th:
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Passport-style photographs photographs – bring (4) photographs
o If you are also applying for a work permit or your current work permit will expire before
April 2015, please bring a total of (6) passport photographs.
Birth certificate – a copy is sufficient
Passport, if you have one (please bring your passport even if it expired)
United States drivers license (if you have one)
Social Security number (if you have one)
Birth certificate for children born in the United States
Your 1-94 if available
Any receipts or letters showing you receive public assistance such as CalWORKs, Cal Fresh (also
called food stamps) or Medi-Cal.
If you do not receive public assistance but cannot afford the filing fee, please bring documents
showing your economic need. Bring proof of your income and expenses.
Medical examination results. These will be given to you in a sealed (unopened) envelope, please
do not open the envelope.
If you have ever been arrested or charged with a crime please bring all documents relating to the
arrest or charge. You do not need documents for traffic incidents that did not result in an arrest. If
you have a traffic incident involving drugs or alcohol please submit documents for those
instances. Example documents include
o Police reports
o Arrest record
o Official statement or court order confirming arrest but no charges filed
o Dismissal order, conviction record, or acquittal order
If you were convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program
(such as drug treatment or community service) please bring the sentencing record for each
incident and evidence you completed the sentence (this can be a copy of probation or parole
record, or a letter from the program)
If you were granted a U Visa, please also bring:
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Any documents showing you helped the police investigate your case. This can be emails
from the police or district attorney, court orders or receipts, or any other documents.
Any letters or forms showing your U Visa was approved.
School records for all children (for the past three years).
Receipts or statements for paying rent (for the past three years).
Phone, electricity, television, internet, and other bills (for the past three years).
Tax filings or forms (for the past three years).
Bank statements and/or paychecks (for the past three years).
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If you were admitted under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), please
also bring:
o I-797 form or any letter showing a decision to be admitted under DACA
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If you are a VAWA self-petitioner, please also bring:
o I-360 approval notice from USCIS
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If you are an asylum recipient, please also bring:
o Proof of asylum grant. This can be your I-94 card or a letter from an asylum officer or
immigration judge granting you asylum.
Please bring all the documents with you to your meeting with the attorneys and law students. If you do
not have some of the documents, please come anyway. We will help you prepare the application. If you
have any questions about your documents please call Dominique Quevedo, attorney at the Legal Aid
Foundation of Los Angeles, at: ______________.
Directions for October 6th
Please arrive at the Orrick office by 10:00 a.m. for the clinic. The office is located at 777 South Figueroa
Street, Suite 3200, Los Angeles. The office is located in the tall white building on the corner of 8th Street
and Figueroa Street.
There is free parking in the parking structure labeled “Target” on 8th St. If you park in any other parking
structure except the Target structure, we will not be able to validate your parking. There is also a metro
station located one block away from the office. The closest metro station is the 7th Street Metro center
station. On the subway, the Metro Purple Line (805) and Metro Red Line (802) will take you to this
station. Using the light rail, the Metro Blue Line (801) and Metro Expo Line (806) will also bring you to
this station.
When you get to the metro station, walk down Flower Street toward 8th Street (towards a tall light blue
building and away from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf). Turn right on 8th Street and walk one block up to
Figueroa Street. The office is in the tall white building on your right hand side.
If you cannot find the office on the day of the event, please call (213) 629-2020 for directions.
Long Beach Office
601 Pacific Avenue
Phone: (562) 435-3501
Fax: (562) 435-7448
www.lafla.org
___ de Septiembre del 20___
Client name and address
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Felicidades! Les estoy escribiendo para confirmar que a ustedes los escogieron para participar en
un proyecto organizado por Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, la Universidad de California, Escuela de
Leyes de Irvine y la Fundación de Ayuda Legal de Los Ángeles. Como le mencionamos en nuestra
reciente comunicación telefónica, un grupo de abogados y estudiantes de leyes se reunirá con usted para
ayudarle a preparar su aplicación de su tarjeta de residencia, documentos de viaje y permiso de trabajo.
Ustedes se reunirá con los abogados y estudiantes de leyes el Martes, 6 de Octubre en la oficina
de Orrick localizada en el centro de Los Ángeles. La dirección es 777 South Figueroa Street, Cuarto 3200,
Los Ángeles. Adjunto se encuentra el mapa que contiene indicaciones como llegar. Estacionamiento es
gratis y su boleto será validado. Tráigalo con usted a la oficina.
Por favor de llegar a las 10 a.m. y planee estar allí hasta como a las 3:00 p.m. Le serviremos un
desayuno ligero y almuerzo. Si tiene niños que tengan 14 años o mas que estén aplicando para residencia,
por favor de llevarlos porque tendrán que firmar sus propias formas. Si no puede organizar cuidado para
sus hijos menores de 14 anos, pueden traerlos con usted a la oficina.
Cuando ustedes se reúnan con los abogados y estudiantes de leyes el 7 de Octubre, ellos les
ayudaran a llenar la aplicación para obtener su permiso de trabajo, documentos para viajar, y su tarjeta de
residente permanente. Los abogados le preguntara sobre su caso y revisaran todos los documentos que
lleve. Después que revisen sus documentos, les servirán almuerzo. Después del almuerzo, los abogados y
estudiantes de leyes trabajaran en sus aplicaciones. Habrá un lugar donde usted podrá esperar con sus
hijos mientras ellos preparan su forma. Ya que sus formas sean completadas, ellos se reunirán con usted
otra vez para discutir sus caso, Por favor planeé estar en la oficina hasta como aproximadamente a las
3:00 p.m.
Hay algunas cosas que tendrá que hacer para prepares para el proceso de aplicación. Por favor
vea las instrucciones adjuntas de lo que tiene que traer al taller. Unos documentos podrán tomar un poco
mas de tiempo para reunir, por eso por favor de tratar de localizar los documentos hoy. También tendrá
que obtener un examen medico por un cirujano civil. La carta en la siguiente pagina explicara el examen
y donde encontrar un cirujano civil en su área.
Long Beach Office
601 Pacific Avenue
Phone: (562) 435-3501
Fax: (562) 435-7448
www.lafla.org
Si tienen algunas preguntas por favor de llamarme al ________. Gracias por participar en este proyecto.
Espero conocerlaos el 6 de Octubre.
Sinceramente,
Dominique Quevedo
Abogada
La Fundación de Ayuda Legal de Los Ángeles
Long Beach Office
601 Pacific Avenue
Phone: (562) 435-3501
Fax: (562) 435-7448
www.lafla.org
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Client name and address
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Adjunto esta una copia del al Forma I-693, Reporte de Examen Medico y Archivo de Vacunas y
una copia de la lista de los cirujanos civiles aprobados por USCIS que es requerido que todos los
aplicantes archivando por ajuste de estatus para residencia permanente entregar esta forma.
Por favor tengan en cuanta que solo un doctor que este designado específicamente por USCIS
como cirujano civil puede ejercer el examen medico. USCIS no aceptara la Forma I-693 completado por
un doctor que no esta designado como cirujano civil. La lista complete esta al corriente de cirujanos
civiles los puede encontrar en la internet al www.uscis.gov, bajo “Civil Surgeon Locator Tool”
localizado bajo “Related Links” en la esquina superior derecha de la pagina web. Puede obtener los
nombres y teléfonos de los cirujanos civiles llamando al Centro Nacional de Servicio para el Cliente de
USCIS al (800) 375-5238.
Le he incluido una lista de cirujanos en su área.
Ustedes tendrán que pagar los costo de examen medico, incluyendo el costo de cualquier examen
o tratamiento que puede ser requerido. Los precios de cada doctor en lista pueden variar. Por favor de
estar seguros cuanto cobra el doctor antes que usted haga cita para su examen medico. Ustedes tendrá que
llenar Parte 1 del la forma I-693. No firma la forma hasta que usted este enfrente del doctor. Partes 2 al 6
será llenada por el doctor, clínica o departamento de salud que le den la referencia. Lleven cualquier
archivo medico que tenga al momento de su visita al doctor. También lleven un identificación con su foto
con usted al su examen.
El doctor esta requerido de entregarle la forma complete. La forma tendrá que estar en un sobre
sellado. Por favor de no abrir el sobre. USCIS devolverá la forma si no esta en un sobre sellado o si a
sido abierto o alterado. Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor de llamarme al: (562) 304-2528.
Sinceramente,
Dominique Quevedo
Abogada
La Fundación de Ayuda Legal de Los Ángeles
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, UC Irvine Law School & Legal
Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Permanency Project
Por favor de traer los siguientes documentos con usted el 6 de Octubre:
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Fotografías estilo pasaporte – traiga (4) fotografías
o Si también esta aplicando para permiso de trabajo o su permiso de trabajo se vencerá
antes de Abril 2014, por favor de traer un total de (6) fotografías estilo pasaporte.
Certificado de Nacimiento – una copia es suficiente
Pasaporte, si tiene (por favor de traerlo aunque este vencido)
Licencia d Estados Unidos (si tiene uno)
Numero de Seguro Social (si tiene alguno)
Certificado de Nacimiento de niños nacido en Estados Unidos
Su 1-94 si esta disponible
Cualquier recibos o cartas demostrando que esta recibiendo asistencia publica como CalWORKs,
Cal Fresh (también llamado estampillas de comida) o Medi-Cal.
Si usted no recibe asistencia publica pero no puede pagar la tarifa de archivar, por favor de traer
documentos que demuestre su necesidad económica. Traiga prueba de ingreso y sus gastos.
Resultados de examen medico. Estos se lo darán en un sobre sellado (sin abrir), por favor de no
abrir el sobre.
Si a usted lo han arrestado o acusado de un crimen, por favor de traer todos los documentos
relacionados por el arresto o cargos. No necesita documentos de incidentes de tráfico que no
resulto en un arresto. Si tiene un incidente de tráfico que tuvo que ver con drogas o alcohol por
favor de entregar esos documentos de esos incidentes. Ejemplos de documentos incluye:
o Reportes de Policía
o Archivos de arresto
o Declaración oficial o orden de la corte confirmando los arrestos pero no cargos
archivados
o Orden de Despido, archive de convicción o orden de absolución
Si fue condenado o puesto en un programa de sentencia alternativa o programa de rehabilitación
(como tratamiento de droga o servicio comunitario) por favor de traer el archivo de condena por
cada incidente y evidencia que cumplió la condena (esto puede ser una copia del archivo de
libertad condicional o palabra o una carta del programa)
Si a usted le dieron una U Visa, por favor de traer:
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Cualquier documento que usted ayudo a la policía investigar el caso. Esto puede ser
correos electrónicos de la policía o fiscal del distrito, ordenes de la corte o recibos o
cualquier otro documento.
Cualquier carta o formas indicando que su U visa fue aprobada.
Archivos de escuela de todos los niños (de los últimos tres anos).
Recibos o estados de cuenta que demuestre pagos de renta (por los últimos tres anos).
Cuentas de estado de teléfono, electricidad, televisión, internet, o cualquier otras cuentas
(de los últimos tres anos).
Declaraciones de Impuesto o formas (de los últimos tres anos).
Estado de cuenta bancaria o talones de cheque de trabajo (de los últimos tres anos).
Si a usted lo admitieron bajo DACA (Acción Deferida), también traiga:
o Forma I-797 o cualquier carta demostrando una decisión admitiéndola/o bajo DACA
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Si usted esta arreglando estatus legal bajo VAWA, también traiga:
o Notificación aprobando el I-360 de USCIS
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Si usted es un beneficiario de asiló político, por favor también traiga:
o Prueba de documentos de asiló. Esto puede ser su tarjeta I-94 o carta de un oficial de
asiló o juez de inmigración aprobando su asiló.
Por favor de traer todo los documentos con usted a la junta con los abogados y estudiantes de leyes. Si no
tiene todos los documentos de todos modos llegue. Le ayudaremos en preparar la aplicación. Si tiene
alguna pregunta sobre los documentos por favor comuníquese con Dominique Quevedo, abogada con La
Fundación de Ayuda Legal de Los Ángeles, al: (562) 304–2528.
Dirección para el 6 de Octubre
Por favor de llegar a la oficina de Orrick a las 10:00 a.m. para le taller. La oficina esta localizada al 777
Calle Sur Figueroa, Cuarto 3200, Los Ángeles. Esta oficina esta localizada en un edificio alto blanco en la
esquina de la Calle 8 y Calle Figueroa.
Puede estacionarse en la oficina y estacionamiento será validado (gratis). También hay una estación de
metro a una cuadra de la oficina. La estación de metro más cercana es la estación de metro de la calle 7.
En el tren de, “Subway” la Línea de Metro Morada (805) y la Línea de Metro Roja (802) lo/a llevaran a
esta estación. Usando el metro de “Light Rail”, la Línea Azul (801) y la Línea Metro Expo (806) también
les llevara a esta estación.
Cuando llegue a la estación de metro, camine la Calle Flower hacia la Calle 8 (hacia el edificio alto azul
claro y sentido opuesto a Coffee Bean y Tea Leaf). Tome una derecha en la Calle 8 y camine una cuadra
hacia la Calle Figueroa. La oficina es el edificio blanco alto a su mano derecha.
Si no puede encontrar la oficina por favor de llamar al (213) 629-2020 para la dirección.
Permanency Project Overview To be eligible for a U Visa, you must be a victim of crime who has cooperated with law enforcement. The clients you will see have all received U Visa status. Now we are helping them apply for permanent residence. Forms The following forms will be filled out in the session:  I‐485 – Application to register for permanent residence  G‐325(a) – Biographical information  I‐131 – Application for travel document  I‐765 ‐ Application for Employment Authorization  I‐912 – Fee waiver  AR‐11 – Alien change of address form [if their address is different than listed on their U Visa app]  G‐28 – Attorney representation authorization You will also need to prepare:  Declaration (see sample)  Cover Letter for the application (see sample – prepare on own before second session) Important questions to ask:  Exact date and location of entry for EACH entry into the US (both before and after the client applied for a U Visa)  Has the client had any interaction with the police (especially after they were granted U Visa status)? o Check for arrests without charges o Traffic stops – ask if includes drugs or alcohol  Has the client has left the US since being granted a U Visa? When you are with the client: The first thing you must do is get your client to sign the signature pages, then you fill out the forms and request supporting documents.  signature on G‐28 form, in black ink  signatures on all other forms in blue ink o I‐912 o I‐765 o I‐131 o AR‐11 (if needed) o I‐485 o Declaration  *note: only legally recognized marriages apply in these forms 1
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Fill out the G‐325(a) form which requires biographical information Fill out the I‐485 form which the client must answer a list of questions o Part 1  Date of last arrival – keep consistent with U Visa Application  Current USCIS Status: U NONIMMIGRANT o Part 2  Check box [h.] U nonimmigrant status for 3 years o Part 3.C.  If you answer yes to any questions then you need to submit a supplemental page explaining the circumstances Fill out the I‐912 fee waiver request o Line 5: input fee waiver for ALL FORMS. I‐485, I‐765, I‐131, biometrics services fees o Line 6: fill in information for ALL dependents – people the client cares for o Section 3 – if possible try to fill out the fee waiver under Line 7.a. means‐tested benefit (Medi‐Cal, food stamps) because it is an automatic fee waiver. o Section 7 – client fills this out Fill out the declaration for the client Request all supporting documents o Unexpired passports o Employment authorization letters/cards o I‐94 approval o Social security card o Birth certificate for client and derivatives o Birth certificate for US born children o Proof of residence for past three years (utility bills, income taxes, rent, paychecks, child enrollment at school, insurance, bill of sale for car etc.) o School records for children for the past three years o Public assistance proof (Medi‐Cal, food stamps) o The sealed envelope containing their medical exam o Passport photos o US driver license o U Visa approval o Any documents showing the client was helpful to the police/prosecution of case  emails from the police or district attorney, court orders or receipts, or any other documents o If the client was ever arrested in the US:  Does not include traffic incidents unless the traffic incident included drugs or alcohol  Police reports  Arrest record  Official statement or court order confirming arrest but no charges filed  Dismissal order, conviction record, or acquittal order o If the client was convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program (such as drug treatment or community service)  sentencing record for each incident 2
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evidence you completed the sentence (this can be a copy of probation or parole record, or a letter from the program) During the lunch break:  Make copies of supporting documents (except medical exam, passport photos)  Fill out G‐28 attorney representation on blue paper  Fill out AR‐11 if the client’s address has changed since they filed their U Visa application  Fill out I‐131 o Even if the client is not planning to travel it is better to have approval in case something happens in the future o Under Part 2 – check [1.d.] then skip to part 3 o Part 3 – Date of Intended Departure, expected length of trip as TBD o Part 4 – 1.a. and 1.b. put TBD o Skip to Part 7 – question 1 check for more than one trip. o Part 8 – client fills it out o Part 9 – law student fills this out  Fill out I‐765 o Question 12, 13 make sure it is consistent with U Visa application o Question 14 – ENTERED WITHOUT STATUS o Certification – by client o Person preparing the form – law student By the end of the session you must have copies of supporting documents, and have completed and signed the following forms: ☐ I‐485 – Application to register for permanent residence ☐ AR‐11 – Alien change of address form [if applicable] ☐ G‐325(a) – Biographical information ☐ I‐131 – Application for travel document ☐ I‐765 ‐ Application for Employment Authorization ☐ I‐912 – Fee waiver ☐ G‐28 – Attorney representation authorization ☐ Client Declaration After the client has left, you can organize the application following the sample cover letter as a guide. Please update the cover letter for your client and note any documents or items missing. 3
LEGAL MD FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES
Release of Information for Pro Bono Placement
Legal Aid
On behalf of
Foundation
of
Los Angeles
1. Non-Representation: I understand and acknowledge that the Legal Aid foundation of Los
Angeles (LAFLA) may investigate the facts in my case for possible placement with a private
volunteer attorney (“Pro Bono attorney”) but will NOT represent me in my case unless specifically
set forth in a separate retainer agreement with LAFLA.
2. Volunteer Attorney: I authorize LAFLA to try to fmd a volunteer attorney who will
represent me in this case. I understand and acknowledge that LAFLA may not be able to find an
attorney to take my case and that I should continue to look for an attorney myself If LAFLA is able
to find a volunteer attorney for me, I will not have to pay a legal fee to the volunteer attorney, but I
must pay any court costs if I do not qualify to have them waived.
3. Release of Information: I understand that in order for LAFLA to place my case with a
volunteer attorney, LAFLA must provide possible volunteer attorneys with specific information
about my case. That information may include: a brief description of the facts of my case; my name
and address; the other parties’ names and addresses; and names and addresses of any potential
witnesses. I authorize LAFLA to give this information to potential volunteer attorneys. I waive
(give up) attorney-client privilege to this information to the extent required. The potential volunteer
attorneys will only use this information in order to determine if they can represent me in my case.
4. Consultation between LAFLA and volunteer Attorneys: If a volunteer attorney agrees to
represent me in this case, I agree to allow the volunteer attorney who will represent me to talk to
LAFLA attorneys about my case. I agree to the exchange of information and documents between
the volunteer attorney and LAFLA in order for LAFLA to provide assistance to my volunteer
attorney.
Signature
Date
Print Name
Release of information for Pro Bono Placement- REV: 4/13
FUNDACION BE AYUDA LEGAL BE LOS ANGELES
Autorizaclén de Informaclén para Ia Colocacion de un
Abogado Privado con Servicios Voluntarios
Legal Aid
foundation
of
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Los Angeles
1. No Representaclén: Yo entiendo y reconozco que La Fundación de Ayuda Legal de Los
Angeles (LAFLA) puede investigar los hechos de mi caso por posible colocación de un abogado
privado con servicios voluntarios (‘Pro Bono Attorney”) pero NO me representará en ml caso a
menos que especIficamente se establezca un acuerdo de servicio separado con LAFLA.
2. Abogado Voluntarlo: Yo autorizo a LAFLA de tratar de encontrar un abogado que sea
voluntario y pueda representarme en mi caso. Yo entiendo y reconozco que LAFLA pueda que no
encuentre un abogado que pueda tomar ml caso y que yo deberla contmuar buscando un abogado por
ml mismo. Si LAFLA puede encontrar un abogado voluntario para mi, yo no tendré que pagar
servicios legales al abogado voluntarlo; pero debo de pagar cualquier costo de la corte SI yo no
califico para una extension de cuota.
3. Autorización para Divulgar Información: Yo entiendo, para que LAFLA pueda colocar
ml caso con un abogado voluntario, LAFLA debe de proveer al posible abogado voluntario con
informaciOn especIfica de mi caso. Esa información pueda que incluya: una descripciOn breve de los
hechos de mi caso; mi nombre y direcciOn; nombres de la otra parte y dfrecciOn; y nombres y
dfrecciones de posibles testigos. Yo autorizo a LAFLA que de informaciön a los posibles abogados
voluntarios. Yo retfro mi privilegio de abogado y ciente a esta información al grado necesario. El
posible abogado voluntario solo utilizará esta informaciön para determinar si pueden representarme
en ml caso.
4. Consultaclén entre LAFLA y Abogado Voluntarios: Si el abogado voluntario esta de
acuerdo en representar ml caso, yo estoy de acuerdo en permitfr que el abogado voluntario quien me
va representar se cornunique con los abogados de LAPLA referente a mi caso. Yo estoy de acuerdo
de intercambiar informaciOn y documentos entre el abogado voluntarlo y LAFLA, para que LAFLA
pueda proveer asistencia a ml abogado voluntario.
Firma
Fecha
Emprima su Nombre
Release of Information for Pro Bono Placement- REV: 4/13
OVERVIEW OF PERMANENCY APPLICATION PROJECT—FALL BREAK 2014 A Collaboration of Orrick, LAFLA, and UCI Law Dates: October 6‐8, 2014 Goal: 18 Permanency Applications Participants: 
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LAFLA: Dominique Quevedo cell (562) 508‐5982 Orrick: 5 6 attorneys thus far + 1 strong maybe o Don Daybell cell (949) 922‐3159 o Davin Stockwell o Mark Shean o Andrew Yen o Lauren Seaton o Ben Lin o Hardip Passananti (strong maybe) UCI Law: 18 students—Names by 9/22 o Student lead: Nahal Hamidi (with guidance from Claire‐Lise Kutlay) o Contact: Anna Davis cell (310) 890‐6665 Schedule: Sept 2‐22 Sept 2‐22 September Monday, September 22rd Wednesday, September 25th September & October Thursday, October 2nd As clients are identified by LAFLA Dominique will send letter to clinic clients, thanking them for participating, telling them where/when to meet, what documents are needed, informing them about the medical exam, and passport photos (enough for travel document). Clients to expect to be at Orrick’s downtown office from 10am to at least 3:00pm on October 6th. Nahal will work with Dominique to review files (look for 918 file) follow‐up with identified clients to remind them of the following:  What to bring (medical exam, photos, documentation)  Speak w/ each client in the family group (as age appropriate) to determine language skills, whether they can I/V in the same room, insure they are all aware of Oct. 6th date Anna recruits translators; Don recruits attorneys & translators; insures space at Orrick LA officespace at Orrick LA has been reserved; lunch for 70 has been scheduled; space at Orrick OC, and lunch for 30, has been scheduled.  Anna provides list of participating law students, including Spanish speakers, and translators  Don provides list of attorneys  Dominique will inform UCI and Orrick of the number of Spanish cases.  Don will find out how many Spanish translators are available at Orrick  Anna will try to secure at least 2 Spanish translators  Don and Nahal to create sample forms with annotations for training  Dominique will provide “demi files” for students & attorneys, including information from case file as well as samples of documents.  Anna (or Nahal) will pick up from LAFLA Long Beach office, and deliver to Orrick.  Orrick will scan and email copies to students, or make copies and provide digital copies to Nahal to distribute to students. Monday, October 6th 8:15am30am 8:30‐9:00am 9:00‐10:00am 10:00‐10:30am 10:30am‐
12:30pm 12:30‐1:00pm Lunch [Orrick provides lunch to attorneys, students, and clients] 1:00‐3:00pm Prepare forms, discuss questions with attorneys while clients wait in conference room [Anna provides DVD player & kids movies] Students finalize application and cover letter on their own 12:00‐2:00pm Students, Orrick attorneys, and Dominique meet at Orrick’s Orange County office to review files and finalize applications As issues arise on the applications, attorneys are welcome to contact students to request additional assistance. Tuesday, October 7th Wednesday, October 8th Ongoing Arrive at Orrick’s downtown LA officei [Anna provides bagels; Orrick provides coffee/drinks] Dominique to provide immigration overview, and insights into poverty issues faced by LAFLA clients; emphasize importance green card will make in these clients lives Don provides line‐by‐line training on forms to be filled out by students & attorneys Students and attorneys meet to discuss files Interviews DECLARATION OF [CLIENT NAME]
IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
I, [CLIENT NAME], declare under penalty of perjury that the following is true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, recollection, and belief. I am making this statement in support of my
application for adjustment of status.
1. I have not refused to provide assistance to law enforcement since being granted U-Status.
Law enforcement officials have not made any request that I provide assistance to them after
I was granted U status.
2. I have not left the United States since having been granted U Nonimmigrant status. I am
attaching documentation to my application of my continuous physical presence.
3. I have held a valid passport for the entire time that I have held U-status.
[Or, I do not have a valid passport because:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________]
4. I want to remain in the United States because:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Thank you very much for your consideration of this statement. I swear that the forgoing is
true and correct.
Signed this __ day of ____________, 2016 in _____________, __________________.
_______________________
[CLIENT NAME]
***************************
I, [Translator], certify that I am a competent translator of Spanish to English and English
to Spanish, and I read the attached declaration to [CLIENT NAME] in Spanish and that
she understood and agreed to its contents before signing.
_______________________
[Translator]
DECLARATION OF [CLIENT NAME]
IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
I, [CLIENT NAME], declare under penalty of perjury that the following is true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, recollection, and belief. I am making this statement in support of my
application for adjustment of status.
1. I have not refused to provide assistance to law enforcement since being granted U-Status.
Law enforcement officials have not made any request that I provide assistance to them after
I was granted U status.
2. I have not left the United States since having been granted U Nonimmigrant status. I am
attaching documentation to my application of my continuous physical presence.
3. I have held a valid passport for the entire time that I have held U-status.
[Or, I do not have a valid passport because:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________]
4. I want to remain in the United States because:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Thank you very much for your consideration of this statement. I swear that the forgoing is
true and correct.
_______________________
[CLIENT NAME]
***************************
I, [Translator], certify that I am a competent translator of Spanish to English and English
to Spanish, and I read the attached declaration to [CLIENT NAME] in Spanish and that
she understood and agreed to its contents before signing.
_______________________
[Translator]
April 14, 2016
Via Federal Express
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
Re:
A XXX-XXX-XXX
Filing Receipts for I-485, I-765 and I-131
Dear ___________________:
Se encuentra copias de la confirmación que la Aduana de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos
(USCIS) ha recibido su solicitud de ajuste de estuatus (I-485), su solicitud de renovación de
autorización de empleo (I-765), y su solicitud de libertad condicional anticipada (I-131). La exención
de cuotas fue aprobada para todas las applicaciones.
La siguiente acción en su caso sera una cita para ir a una oficina local del USCIS para tomar sus
huellas digitales. El USCIS programara esta cita y le enviara una carta con la fecha de la cita y la
ubicación. También se incluyen copias de las solicitudes que se presentaron ante el USCIS.
También incluida es la Forma G-28, identificándome a mí como el abogado de registro para su caso.
Mark Shean se va de nuestra firma, por lo que yo tomare el puesto de ella como su abogado y una
nueva Forma G-28 debe ser presentada. Por favor firme con la fecha adonde está indicado y me
devuelve la Forma cuando pueda.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor pongase en contacto conmigo.
I enclose the filing receipts confirming that the United States Customs and Immigration Service
(USCIS) has received your adjustment of status application (I-485), your employment authorization
renewal application (I-765), and your advance parole application (I-131). The fee waiver was
approved for all applications. Also enclosed are copies of the applications that were filed with the
USCIS.
The next action in your case will be an appointment to go to a local USCIS office and have your
fingerprints taken. The USCIS will schedule this appointment and send us a letter with the
appointment date and location.
Also enclosed is a new Form G-28, identifying me as your attorney of record for your case.
XXXXXXXXXXX is leaving our firm, so I will be taking over as your attorney of record and a new
Notice of Entry of Appearance must be filed. Please sign and date where indicated and return to me
at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Best regards,
Attorney Name
Enclosures
cc: [email protected]
April 14, 2016
Via Federal Express
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
Re:
A XXX-XXX-XXX
I-765 Filing Receipt
Dear ___________________:
Se encuentra copias de la confirmación que la Aduana de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos
(USCIS) ha recibido su solicitud de renovación de autorización de empleo (I-765). La exención de
cuotas fue aprobada para todas las applicacion.
La siguiente acción en su caso sera una cita para ir a una oficina local del USCIS para tomar sus
huellas digitales. El USCIS programara esta cita y le enviara una carta con la fecha de la cita y la
ubicación. También se incluyen copias de las solicitudes que se presentaron ante el USCIS.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor pongase en contacto conmigo.
I enclose the filing receipts confirming that the United States Customs and Immigration Service
(USCIS) has received your authorization renewal application (I-765). The fee waiver was approved
for all applications. Also enclosed are copies of the applications that were filed with the USCIS.
Best regards,
Attorney Name
Enclosures
July 26, 2016
[Client name]
[Client address]
Re:
U-___ Status – A#________________
Extension of U-Visa Status
Dear _________:
Enclosed please find a Notice of Extension of U Nonimmigrant Status.
According to the Notice, your U nonimmigrant status been extended until a decision is
rendered on your pending Form I-485 application. The Notice further states that you are
authorized to work in the United States while your application is pending. However, you still
need a valid Employment Authorization Card in order to obtain employment. [We filed a Form
I-765 along with your I-485 filing, to get this Employment Authorization Card.] Also, you still
must obtain advance permission if you plan to depart from the United States. [We filed a Form
I-131 along with your I-485 filing, to get this advance permission.]
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about [this Notice] these Notices
or any other matter regarding your application.
Adjunto encontrará un Aviso de Extensión de T o U estatus de no inmigrante.
De acuerdo con el Aviso, su estatus de No Inmigrante U ha sido extendida hasta que una
decisión se haga acerca de su aplicación del Formulario I-485 que esta pendiente. Además, el
aviso dice que usted está autorizado[a] para trabajar en los Estados Unidos mientras su solicitud
está pendiente. Sin embargo, usted todavía necesita una Tarjeta de Autorización de Empleo
válida para poder obtener empleo. [Nosotros presentamos el Formulario I-765 junto con su
Formulario I-485, para obtener la Tarjeta de Autorización de Empleo.] Usted todavía debe
obtener permiso con anticipacion si planeá salir de los Estados Unidos. [Nosotros presentamos
el Formulario I-131 junto con su Formulario I-485, para obtener este permiso.]
Por favor comuniquese conmigo si tiene preguntas acerca de este Aviso [singular] u otro
asunto acerca de su aplicación.
Best regards,
[Attorney Name]
Enclosures
cc:
[email protected]
July 26, 2016
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
[Client name]
[Client address]
Re:
U-___ Status – A#________________
Estimado _________:
Para poder preparar su solicitud de Ajuste de Estatus (I-485), me gustaria obtener una
copia de su expediente de inmigración, que USCIS tiene. Para hacer esto, necesito presentar La
Ley de Libertad de Información (Freedom of Information Act – FOIA) que se encuentra adjunta.
Por favor revise, firme y feche el formulario en las tres areas destacadas. Depues, por favor
envíeme este formulario en el sobre pre-pagado que tambien esta adjunto.
In order to prepare your Adjustment of Status application (I-485), I would like to obtain a
copy of your immigration file, which USCIS has. To do that, I need to file the attached Freedom
of Information Act request. Can you please review the form, and then sign and date it in the
three highlighted places on the form. Then please return this form to me in the enclosed pre-paid
envelope.
Best regards,
[Attorney Name]
Enclosure
cc:
[email protected]
July 26, 2016
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
[Client name]
[Client address]
Re:
U-___ Status – A#________________
Estimado _________:
Para poder preparar su solicitud de Ajuste de Estatus (I-485), me gustaria obtener una
copia de su expediente de inmigración, que USCIS tiene. Para hacer esto, necesito presentar La
Ley de Libertad de Información (Freedom of Information Act – FOIA) que se encuentra adjunta.
Por favor revise, firme y feche el formulario en las tres areas destacadas. Depues, por favor
envíeme este formulario en el sobre pre-pagado que tambien esta adjunto.
In order to prepare your Adjustment of Status application (I-485), I would like to obtain a
copy of your immigration file, which USCIS has. To do that, I need to file the attached Freedom
of Information Act request. Can you please review the form, and then sign and date it in the
three highlighted places on the form. Then please return this form to me in the enclosed pre-paid
envelope.
Best regards,
[Attorney Name]
Enclosure
cc:
[email protected]
[Date]
[Client Name
[Client Address]
Re:
Confirmation of Receipt of Form I-765 Employment Authorization Application
-- and -- Change of Address Form
Dear ______________:
Enclosed for your file is a copy of Form I-797C advising that your Form I-765 Application for
Employment Authorization was received by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Also enclosed is a Change of Address Card that must be filed, which updates your mailing address
to correspond with the address on your Form I-765. Please sign and date this form and return it to
us in the envelope provided.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Attorney Name
XXX:xxx
Enclosures
cc:
[email protected]
July 26, 2016
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
Re:
A# ____________________
Notice of Action – Biometrics Appointment
Dear _____________:
El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigracion de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) le ha programado una
cita para el ______________, a las ___________., para capturar sus datos biométricos (huellas
dagitales y fotografías). Debe presentarse a:
USCIS ________
______________
____________________
Usted debe llevar consigo el Aviso de la Cita ASC que esta adjunto a esta carta y una
identificación con fotografía. Por favor vea el Aviso de la Cita para más detalles.
Si usted no puede presentarse a esta cita, por favor hágamelo saber lo mas pronto possible para
que podamos volver a programarle esta cita.
Si usted no se presenta a esta cita en la fecha prevista sin volver a programarla antes de la
fecha de esta cita, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigracion de los Estados Unidos (USCIS)
abandonará su aplicación.
USCIS has scheduled an appointment for you, for _______________, at _________, to capture
your biometrics (fingerprints and photographs). You must appear at:
USCIS ________
______________
[Client Name]
July 26, 2016
Page 2
____________________
You must bring with you the attached ASC Appointment Notice and photo identification. Please
see the Appointment Notice for further details.
If you cannot make this appointment, please let me know as soon as possible, so we can
re-schedule it.
If you do not appear for the appointment as scheduled, without re-scheduling it before the
appointment date, USCIS will abandon (drop) your application.
Sincerely,
Attorney Name
Enclosure
July 26, 2016
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
Re:
A#______________________
Permanent Residence Approved/Green Card
Dear _____________:
Your application to register permanent residence status (your “green card”) has been approved.
Please find enclosed your Green Card and the attached notices from the U.S. Customs and
Immigration Service (USCIS), regarding your application. These notices indicate that your
application was approved on ______________, and is valid from ______________ to
______________. Congratulations on becoming a permanent resident!
Su solicitud para registro de la residencia permanente (“tarjeta verde”) ha sido aprobada. Con
respect a su solicitud, le hemos mandado su tarjeta verde y los avisos adjuntos del Servicio de
Aduanas de Inmigración (USCIS). Estos avisos indican que su solicitud fue aprobada el
______________, y es válida desde el ______________ de ______________. Felicidades en
hacerse un residente permanente!
Best regards,
[Attorney Name]
Enclosures
cc:
[email protected]
July 26, 2016
VIA FEDEX
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
Re:
A # _____________________
I-485 Application Approved
Dear ______________:
Se encuentra una copia de la confirmación que la Aduana de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos
(USCIS) ha recibido su solicitud de ajuste de estuatus (I-485).
La siguiente acción en su caso, sera una cita en la oficina local del USCIS para tomar sus huellas
digitales. El USCIS programara esta cita y le enviara notificación con la fecha y la ubicación.
Si usted tiene algunas preguntas, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros.
---------------------------------------------------I enclose the filing receipt confirming that the United States Customs and Immigration Service
(USCIS) has received your adjustment of status application (I-485).
Best regards,
Attorney Name
cc:
[email protected]
[Date]
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
Re:
A # ________________
New G-28 Form Needed
Dear _____________:
Se adjunta un nuevo Formulario G-28, que me identifica como su abogado de registro para su
caso. Yo tomare el cargo como su abogado de registro y un nuevo Aviso de Notificación Sobre
Comparecencia Como Abogado o Representante Autorizado debe ser presentado. Por favor
firme y ponga la fecha en el formulario donde se le indica y devuelvalo a mí en el sobre adjunto
lo mas pronto possible.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo.
Enclosed is a new Form G-28, identifying me as your attorney of record for [your case] these
cases. I will be taking over as your attorney of record and a new Notice of Entry of Appearance
must be filed. Please sign and date where indicated and return to me at your earliest convenience
in the enclosed return envelope.
[Client Name]
[Date]
Page 2
Best regards,
Attorney Name
XXxxx
cc:
[email protected]
[Date]
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
Re:
A # ________________
New G-28 Form Needed
Dear _____________:
Se adjunta un nuevo Formulario G-28, que me identifica como su abogado de registro para su
caso. Yo tomare el cargo como su abogado de registro y un nuevo Aviso de Notificación Sobre
Comparecencia Como Abogado o Representante Autorizado debe ser presentado. Por favor
firme y ponga la fecha en el formulario donde se le indica y devuelvalo a mí en el sobre adjunto
lo mas pronto possible.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo.
Enclosed is a new Form G-28, identifying me as your attorney of record for [your case] these
cases. I will be taking over as your attorney of record and a new Notice of Entry of Appearance
must be filed. Please sign and date where indicated and return to me at your earliest convenience
in the enclosed return envelope.
[Client Name]
[Date]
Page 2
Best regards,
Attorney Name
XXxxx
cc:
[email protected]
April 14, 2016
Via Federal Express
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
Re:
A XXX-XXX-XXX
Employment Authorization Card
Dear ___________________:
Congratulations! Your Application for Employment Authorization has been approved. Attached
is a copy of the notice we received from the US Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS)
regarding your application, along with your Employment Authorization Card. This notice
indicates that your employment authorization is valid from _________________ to
__________________.
Muchas felicidadez! Su aplicación para autorización de empleo ha sido aprobada. Adjunto se
encuentra una copia del aviso que recibimos del Servicio de Aduanas e Inmigración de Los
Estados Unidos (USCIS) con respecto a su aplicación, junto con su Tarjeta de Autorización de
Empleo. Este aviso indica que su autorización de empleo es valida desde el
__________________ hasta el _____________________.
Best regards,
Attorney Name
Enclosures

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