Justice For All (Serving Immigrants)

Pisgah Legal’s immigration team works with immigrants in the 18 westernmost counties of NC.

We assist low-income immigrants and immigrant families living in our service area. We prioritize helping the most vulnerable immigrants in our community, including survivors of domestic violence or other violent crimes, children and youth, and survivors of human trafficking. If it sounds like you might fall into one of these categories, please contact us at 828-253-0406 and apply for a consultation. 

The types of cases we may assist with varies based on our capacity. Generally, however, we assist with: 

• U and T Visas – These types of visas maybe available for survivors of violent crimes, domestic violence, and/or human trafficking who also assist law enforcement in the investigation of the crime.
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) – Enables spouses and children of abusive US Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents apply for legal status independently of the abuser
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals – Allows eligible immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to obtain Deferred Action and receive work authorization
• Permanent Resident Card renewals – Allows Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) to renew their Permanent Resident Card (also known as “green cards”) and maintain proof of immigration status
• Special Immigrant Juveniles Status (SIJS) – Provides pathway to a legal status for people under the age of 21 and unmarried who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected by a parent. Eligibility must be secured before the minor turns 18 in North Carolina.
• Work Permits (Renewals) – There is no way to apply for just a work permit, but you may be eligible for one if you have another remedy pending. We may be able to assist with your renewal. 
• Power of attorney and family preparedness assistance – Sets up a plan for immigration-related emergencies
• NC Medicaid – Those with a qualified immigration status or a special exception may get full health care coverage through Medicaid in North Carolina
• Survivors of domestic violence and orders of protection
• Basic needs (such as housing, safety, and education)

Our application process is confidential and we cannot share any of your information with your permission. 

Unfortunately, we do not assist with cases involving removal, deportation, or detention. If you need assistance with these types of cases, you may contact us for a list of private attorneys who may be able to assist you. 

Generally, we do NOT assist with: 

• Employers seeking visas for their employees
• Special visas (tourist, work, travel, talent, etc.)
• Asylum
• Naturalization (applying for citizenship)
• Family based petitions (such as someone seeking status for their spouse)

Our other teams can help with issues such as housing, tax preparation services, NC Medicaid and ACA health insurance enrollment, fraud, debt, and scams, and many others. View our full listing of services.