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The LGBT Asylum Project - Center for Immigrant Protection Exclusively dedicated to providing accessible legal representation for LGBT immigrants who are fleeing persecution and seeking asylum in the United States.

We are the only Bay Area non-profit program dedicated solely to offering accessible legal representation to vulnerable LGBT immigrants fleeing persecution abroad and seeking protection in the United States. ​

On October 19, National LGBT Center Awareness Day shines a spotlight on the vital role LGBTQ+ centers play as lifelines ...
10/19/2026

On October 19, National LGBT Center Awareness Day shines a spotlight on the vital role LGBTQ+ centers play as lifelines in communities across the nation. This is more than a day of celebration; it’s a crucial opportunity to understand why these centers exist, the life-saving work they do, and how we can all contribute to their mission.

For many, an LGBT center is the first place LGBTQ+ individuals can safely and unapologetically be themselves. In a world where LGBTQ+ individuals still face significant rates of discrimination, harassment, and violence, these centers function as critical safe havens. Their importance cannot be overstated, but rather supported to allow for a safe place for people to gather feel welcomed.

All crisis centers off intervention and support for those seeking a safe place. They are often the first point of contact for individuals in crisis, including youth rejected by their families, adults facing housing or employment discrimination, and victims of hate crimes. Thankfully, the centers provide access to non-judgmental physical and mental healthcare. This includes affirming care for transgender and gender non-conforming people, HIV/AIDS testing and prevention, and support groups that address the unique mental health challenges faced by the community.

As the name suggests, genderfluid is often understood as someone whose gender identity or gender expression is not fixed...
10/18/2026

As the name suggests, genderfluid is often understood as someone whose gender identity or gender expression is not fixed and can shift or change. It’s commonly seen as part of the trans and non-binary umbrellas; however, not every genderfluid person uses those labels. 

Created in 2012 by JJ Poole, the genderfluid flag has five horizontal stripes. The pink stripe represents femininity, the white stripe represents agender identity, the purple stripe represents both masculinity and femininity, the black stripe represents all other genders, and the blue stripe represents masculinity. 

Taking place between 17–24 October, some sources say that Genderfluid Visibility Week was started in 2021 by the X (formerly Twitter) account . 

The purpose of Genderfluid Visibility Week is to raise awareness, educate people and amplify the voices of genderfluid individuals. This can often look like educational videos on social media, learning about genderfluid figures from history or engaging with genderfluid culture. 

The new inflation-adjusted fees have been effective since Oct. 16, 2026. If you submit a request postmarked on or after ...
10/17/2026

The new inflation-adjusted fees have been effective since Oct. 16, 2026. If you submit a request postmarked on or after Oct. 16, 2026, for a benefit that requires one of these fees, you must include the new fee for the specific benefit you are requesting. Any request postmarked on or after Oct. 16, 2026 without the proper filing fee will be rejected.

10/17/2026

Meet Our Lifesavers

Today, we proudly add Ken Prag to our Lifesavers Circle Freedom Wall!

As a longtime supporter of The LGBT Asylum Project, Ken has been standing with us for years. Now, as a Justice Advocate, he has taken his commitment one step further, becoming a true Lifesaver and earning his place on our permanent Freedom Wall.

Behind every life saved is someone who chose to help.

Thank you, Ken, for your generosity, continued support, and for choosing to be a Lifesaver! ❤️

US District Judge Jinsook Ohta issued the preliminary injunction on October 14 in the Southern District of California in...
10/16/2026

US District Judge Jinsook Ohta issued the preliminary injunction on October 14 in the Southern District of California in Red Eagle Law, L.C. v. Rubio.

The original ruling required registration to open by October 18 and remain available for 30 days, with selected entrants notified by November 19.
However, Red Eagle Law subsequently announced that the judge had approved a joint request extending the registration-opening and selection-notification deadlines by two weeks, shifting them to November 1 and December 3, respectively.

Under the original order, the State Department must publish the registration dates, entry website and participation requirements through its official channels.

The department must process selected applicants under its usual procedures and applicable law until the fiscal year’s available diversity visas are exhausted or September 30, 2027, whichever comes first.

10/16/2026

We cannot change what happened to those who come to us seeking protection. But together, we can help change what happens next.

Every asylum approval is more than a legal victory. It is a chance to start over, to live without fear, and to build a future in safety.

Through our Lifesavers Circle, you can help make these new beginnings possible.

Behind every life saved is someone who chose to help.

Be a Lifesaver today. ❤️

Learn more through the link in our bio.

10/15/2026

Meet Our Lifesavers ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈

Today, we proudly add Terrence Chan to our Lifesavers Circle and Freedom Wall!

With his generous $10,000 contribution, Terrence joins our Impact Circle, helping us continue protecting LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.

Behind every life saved is someone who chose to help.

Thank you Terrence for choosing to help! ❤️

is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth t...
10/15/2026

is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth to live their lives in their truth and authenticity.

Millions wear purple to visibly show solidarity and support for q***r youth. Join the movement by wearing purple, speaking out, and advocating for a safer, more inclusive world for all.

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from the University of Utah’s Alternative Breaks program through the Be...
10/14/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from the University of Utah’s Alternative Breaks program through the Bennion Center to our office.

We shared our mission, our work, and the challenges facing LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and immigrants.

At a time when so much feels uncertain, meeting young people who are eager to learn, engage, and make a difference is what keeps us hopeful.

Despite everything happening around us, the young generation gives us every reason to believe in a better future.

Thank you for visiting us Bennion Center , and reminding us that hope is still very much alive!

Hungarian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to remove anti-LGBTQ++ provisions in a 2021 “child protection” law adopted under na...
10/14/2026

Hungarian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to remove anti-LGBTQ++ provisions in a 2021 “child protection” law adopted under nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orbán.

Parliament passed a bill to amend the law with 139 votes in favour and 51 votes against, marking the first significant reversal of Orbán’s curbs targeting the LGBTQ++ community since pro-EU Prime Minister Péter Magyar took power in May.

Instead of banning the “portrayal” or “promotion” of sexual and gender diversity in content accessible to children, the new law will simply seek to protect under-18s from material that can “seriously impair the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional or moral development.”

Magyar won a landslide victory in April elections, ending a 16-year stretch in power for Orbán, who had taken one of Europe’s most restrictive approaches to LGBTQ+ rights.

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