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Serving undocumented minors in Nebraska
Over the last 5 years, more than 2,000 undocumented minors, some who who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected have resettled in Nebraska seeking relief and a new lease on “the Good Life.”
Each of these minors has the opportunity to obtain immigration relief to keep them safe, but they need an attorney to represent them in state court to begin this new chapter safely and confidently.
We ask our volunteers to commit to this project for three to six months. You will be assigned one custody, dissolution, or guardianship case with your preference taken into account. CIRA can provide interpretation with in-house Spanish speakers or telephonic services for other languages
What you will gain from volunteering
- A comprehensive guide to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Nebraska
- One-on-one mentorship with an experienced immigration attorney at CIRA
- 1 free CLE credit during your preparation for taking a case
Our goal
A path to a safer, more protected life
CIRA seeks to recruit and match private, pro bono attorneys with children who have been abused, abandoned, and neglected. These children qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and successful cases put them on the path to a safer, more protected life. This project serves our most vulnerable clients, so we are committed to the success of our pro bono volunteers as we share the responsibility of meeting the needs of these children.
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.
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CIRA is an affiliate of Immigration Law & Justice Network. 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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