Changes Due to Public Health Emergency - Closed for Walk-Ins
We are closely following the COVID-19 public health crisis. Following
new mandates and guidelines by the governor, county executives, and
public health officials, NWIRP will be shifting to deliver some of our
services remotely.
All NWIRP offices (in Granger, Seattle, Tacoma, and Wenatchee) will be
closed for walk-ins, until further notice.
NWIRP will continue to take community members’ calls.
If you already have a scheduled appointment with a NWIRP legal advocate,
your appointment will be kept (over the phone, or in-person if
necessary). Please check directly with the appropriate legal advocate or
call the front desk.
Seattle: 206-587-4009/ 800-445-5771
Granger: 509-854-2100/ 888-756-3641
Wenatchee: 509-570-0054 / 866-271-2084
Tacoma: 206-816-3893
Note: If you or a family member is detained at the northwest
detention center in Tacoma, please contact: 253-383-0519/
877-814-6444.
These are preventative measures to minimize any health risks and to
ensure the safety of staff, clients, and community members during the
COVID-19 crisis.
Please visit our
COVID resources page for more
information and resources on COVID-19.
Please also visit our website frequently and follow us on
Facebook
or
Twitter
for any new information and updates.
Amharic: ተዘግትናል. ከ መጋቢት ፩፮ ጀምሮ ቢሮ እንዳትመጡ። ይልቅን በዚ ቁጥርደውሉልን.
Simplified Chinese: 暂时关闭. 从3月16日开始，请不要来办公室。
如需联系，请拨打以下电话。
French: FERMÉ. À partir du 16 Mars, s'il vous plaît ne venez pas au
bureau. Appelez-nous plutôt au numéro indiqué ci-dessous.
Mam: Jpun te q'ij jalo qaq laj - lay tzula toj ja te kolb'il -
yolb'intza toj yolb'il. Chjonte.
Russian: МЫ ЗАКРЫТЫ. С 16-ого марта, пожалуйста не приходите к нам в
офис. Звоните по номеру, указанному внизу.
Somali: Ogeysiis ogeysiis.Fadlan waxaa laga codsanayaa macaamiisha ku
xiran ganacsigan in aysan soo booqanin xafiiska laga bilaabo 16 ka
maarso, sababtu ay tahay cudurka caabuuqa faafa dartii, fadlan waxaad
nagala soo xiriirta namber ka hoos ku qoran hadii aad wax su’aala ah
qabto. Mahadsanid
Vietnamese: ĐÓNG CỬA. Bắt đầu từ ngày 16 tháng 3, quý vị xin vui lòng
không đến văn phòng trực tiếp. Thay vào đó, xin vui lòng liên hệ với
chúng tôi qua số điện thoại dưới đây.
Eligibility
Because NWIRP receives approximately 1,500 inquiries for services per
week, we are unable to serve every request. Eligibility requirements can
change depending on the caseload of our attorneys, demand for services,
and activity in the immigration community around the country. However,
our standard eligibility criteria for direct legal representation
include:
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Status: NWIRP supports immigrants, asylum-seekers and refugees,
regardless of immigration status.
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Income: In general, NWIRP can only assist individuals with an
income of 200% or less of the Federal poverty level. Based on the
poverty guidelines for 2018, this equals $24,280 per year for an
individual and $50,200 for a family of four. Some of NWIRP's funding
sources have higher or lower limits, so individuals should contact us
to determine eligibility.
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Hardship in Home Country: NWIRP often takes cases of those who
risk returning to countries where they would face significant
hardships.
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Cases of Abuse: NWIRP tries to help those who lack legal status
and are being physically or emotionally abused by someone in their
family.
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Other Factors: Other factors, such as language barriers, age of
applicant, and situation with dependents, are taken into account when
deciding whether to take your case.
You can find the complete list of our eligibility requirements in
English and Spanish at the following links:
Spanish Eligibility Requirements English Eligibility Requirements
If you have an immigration question and believe you meet these criteria,
please contact the closest office listed below.
If the unit you are calling is not able to take your call, please leave
a detailed message with your NAME and PHONE NUMBER as well as a BRIEF
EXPLANATION of your immigration issue.
When you call, please explain what type of immigration issue you are
calling about:
- Citizenship: ask for the Citizenship Unit
- Domestic Violence: ask for the VAWA Unit
- Asylum: ask for the Asylum Unit
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Children or Juvenile: ask for the Children and
Juvenile Unit
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All other inquiries: Let the receptionist know your
situation so we can best help you
Western Washington
Seattle Office
Serving individuals in Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and
Whatcom counties.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Phone: 206.587.4009
Toll Free: 800.445.5771
If you live in King County OR work or go to school in Seattle, you
may be eligible for help through the new Legal Defense Hotline, made
possible by the City of Seattle and King County.
Call 206.816.3870 to find out if you qualify and to get help. Find
out more about the Legal Defense Network here (English) or here
(Spanish)
Tacoma Office – Serving Northwest Detention Center and Southwestern
Washington
If you or a family member is detained at the Northwest Detention Center
in Tacoma, please contact us:
Email: Tacoma@nwirp.org
Phone: 253.383.0519
Toll Free: 877.814.6444
Please leave a voice message with the detained person's name and, if
possible, the "A number" on the bracelet at the detention center.
Tacoma & South Unit (TSU)
The Tacoma Office serves individuals living in Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz,
Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce,
Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30AM - 12:30PM
E-mail: TSUintake@nwirp.org
Phone: 206.816.3893
Please e-mail or leave a voice message with your name, phone number,
county of residence, and the nature of your request for assistance.
Eastern or Central Washington
Granger Office
Serving individuals in Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin,
Garfield, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Phone: 509.854.2100
Toll Free: 888.756.3641
Wenatchee Office
Serving individuals in Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens counties
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone: 509.570.0054
Toll Free: 866.271.2084