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Immigration Program Management in Uncertain Times: Considerations Before Deciding to Downsize or Close an Immigration Legal Services Program

In a Nutshell

It is critical that an organization’s leadership understands that there are legal, ethical, reputational, and practical ramifications of hasty downsizing or program closure. While Board members and leaders of organizations that have been affected by dramatic funding cuts have fiduciary responsibilities to maintaining the financial health of the organization, they must balance these with their equally important legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities to clients.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on May 08, 2025

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