A heartbreaking story of a mother and her children seeking safety and mercy in the United States. *Note: There are triggers in this story. Be aware prior to reading.
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Did you know that asylum seekers are entitled to receive a work permit six months after they apply for asylum? Receiving a work permit, also known as an Employment Authorization Document or “EAD”, is a life-changing milestone for our clients.
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The recent government shutdown had a real impact on our clients.
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This week, RILA is celebrating a landmark decision for one of our clients!
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It’s 6:30pm at Restoration Anglican Church in Arlington, and clients are trickling in for RILA’s largest monthly clinic.
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On February 14, 2018, a RILA client and her young son were granted asylum!
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We celebrated RILA’s launch as an independent nonprofit organization and were honored to hear from Matthew Soerens, co-author of Welcoming the Stranger.
Read MoreManuel (not his real name) is seeking asylum in the US because of the cumulative threats against his life in his Central American home.
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What do you do when your child is in danger?
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