Pro Bono Opportunities

Immediate Relative Petition and Family-Based Adjustment of Status VLP CNY is seeking a volunteer attorney to assist a married couple with filing a one-step family petition and adjustment of status application. The beneficiary is a Haitian national who was granted humanitarian parole, which is currently valid through May 4, 2026. Because of the parole expiration, we are hoping to file the application as soon as possible. The couple has been married since November 19, 2024. The filing will require forms I-130, I-130A, I-864, I-485, I-765, and supporting documents. VLP CNY will provide mentorship and support throughout the life of the case, including assistance with forms, document review, and case questions. We can also pair the volunteer attorney with a law student to assist with drafting and document preparation if helpful. This is a great opportunity to help a local family move toward permanent residency.

Client seeks assistance with forming a non profit organization that addresses food deserts and food insecurity in the SW neighborhoods of Syracuse.

Attorney volunteers who are veterans are being recruited to assist at a monthly legal clinic at the Veterans Center.

Client is a small business person in Syracuse seeking assistance with forming an LLC for her yoga cooperative. Client provides services to low-income communities and focuses on bringing yoga to underserved populations. Client will pay all filing fees for the LLC.

Talk to a Lawyer Clinics operate at libraries and community centers throughout Central NY to help community members identify their legal issues, understand their rights, and obtain needed referrals. Each clinic is 2 hours long. We train on procedure and common substantive law issues.