International Rescue Committee (Atlanta Office)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides opportunities for refugees to start a new life and begin to thrive in the United States. As they step off the plane with next to nothing besides their dignity, hope, and determination, those at the Atlanta office and from the IRC’s other regional offices in the United States are there to help them rebuild their lives. The IRC in Atlanta is a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized agency with accredited staff members in their Immigration Department who provide low cost, high quality case management services to refugees, asylees, and immigrants. The DOJ accredited staff members are authorized to complete immigration applications and represent their clients in front of US government officials.
Services Provided
Are immigration legal services provided? |
Yes |
Areas of immigration legal assistance: |
Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship |
Types of immigration legal services provided: |
Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS |
Non-legal services: |
Citizenship / Civics classes, Employment services, ESL, Referrals to other services, Social services |
Populations served: |
Individuals with physical/mental disabilities, Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender |
Languages spoken: |
Amharic, English, Oromo, Spanish |
Access to a commercial interpreting service or language bank: |
Yes |
Nominal fee charged? |
Yes |
Staffing Information
Number of attorneys on staff: |
0 |
Is organization BIA recognized? |
Yes |
Number of fully accredited BIA representatives on staff: |
0 |
Number of partially accredited BIA representatives on staff: |
1 |
Number of paralegals/legal workers on staff: |
4 |
Additional Details
Pro Bono opportunities? |
Yes |
Network affiliations: |
International Rescue Committee |
Volunteering
Volunteer Coordinator |
Hayat Ahmed
(678) 636-8920
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