through high-quality legal representation, resettlement, and social work and to create welcoming communities through education and advocacy.
In 2022, Immigrant Legal Center and Refugee Empowerment Center merged, and the combined nonprofit organization is now CIRA, the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement. Our team of experts provides exceptional, compassionate legal representation, refugee services, and social work services.
Our expert legal representation team is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate services to immigrants and refugees.
Our refugee services team offers comprehensive support to help refugees thrive in their new communities.
Our social work team provides holistic support to immigrants, focusing on their mental, emotional, and social well-being.
We take on the most complex immigration cases, resettle refugees from around the world, and ensure all clients have access to resources they need to live. Operating in 6 different offices from Council Bluffs to Scottsbluff, our team of more than 100 full-time employees helps communities welcome immigrants and refugees as they build their lives here. We assist with all forms of family and humanitarian-based immigration, and we never turn any family away due to inability to pay.
You make a significant impact on your own community when you support immigrant and refugee services. There are so many ways to get involved, and we hope that you will help us create a more diverse and thriving community.
Your donation will help CIRA continue to provide support services to immigrants and refugees who come to Nebraska to build a new life.
Refugees thrive when they are welcomed by their communities, who actively engage in their integration and support their journey toward self-sufficiency.
Use your skills and expertise to benefit those who do not have access to essential legal services.
CIRA Legal Director Roxana Cortes-Mills was recently recognized with a community impact award at Metropolitan Community College’s 26th annual Cinco de Mayo luncheon in Omaha.
The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) is launching a new externship program designed to provide hands-on experience in immigration law for future immigration…
Adem Haroon Abdella devotes his time and energy toward helping new Americans find their center. He was born in Darfur, Sudan and began his journey…
To empower immigrants and refugees to live confidently through high-quality legal representation, resettlement, and social work and to create welcoming communities through education and advocacy.
We are a 501c3 nonprofit. Our EIN number is 74-3195841. The information contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter.
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