Community Resources

Recommendations for community members when preparing to attend immigration court, courthouse visits, USCIS appointments, and bond hearings, especially when navigating these proceedings without legal representation. The WAISN Accompaniment Program coordinates with partners across Washington state to organize volunteer accompaniment to court hearings, appointments, and other locations where community members are vulnerable to harmful immigration enforcement […]

Civil Legal Aid for Immigrants Info Sheet Civil legal aid is free legal assistance to low and middle-income people, families, and communities with (non-criminal) civil legal problems. This includes domestic violence, family law, governmental assistance and services, healthcare, housing and utilities, landlord/tenant issues, consumer & financial services, and workplace & employment issues, among others. Smartphone:

Covid-19 Vaccination Know Your Rights Flyer Info sheet for immigrant community members about access to COVID-19 vaccines. All community members, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights in relation to COVID-19 vaccines. Smartphone: Press and hold on image and select save/download Computer: Right-click on image and select “save” image Download PDF to Print Teléfono Inteligente:

Civil Legal Aid for Tenants at Risk of Eviction Info Sheet Info sheet about free access to civil legal aid for tenants at risk of eviction & immigrant community members in Washington state. SB 5160 is a Washington law that guarantees legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction, regardless of immigration status. View and download

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) for Immigrants Brochure Information about rights and eligibility for Washington state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave for immigrant Washingtonians.  Paid Family and Medical Leave is a benefit for workers in Washington state who need to take time off from work because they are recovering from surgery, a serious illness,

Paid Sick Leave for Immigrants Brochure Information about rights and eligibility for paid sick leave for immigrant employees in Washington state. Right to paid sick leave for employees: Washington employers are required to provide paid sick leave to all employees, regardless of immigration status. The city of Seattle also has a paid sick leave ordinance