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Asista Immigration Assistance

ASISTA is the National Leader in Immigration Assistance for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking.

Our Vision: Immigrants live in a just world free from violence. Our Mission: Advance the dignity, rights, and liberty of immigrant survivors of violence. To do this we:

- Provide individualized case consultation (aka “technical assistance) as well as ongoing expert training and resources to attorneys and advocates on the ground, to help their survivor clients’ cases succeed in court,

- Serve as

a liaison with DHS, USCIS, ICE and others, and intervene with our government contacts as needed to stop survivors from being unfairly deported,

- Mobilize against the harmful policies that endanger immigrant victims, advising advocates and attorneys on how to mitigate the harm done, and advance policies instead that promote safety and justice,

- Equip attorneys and advocates with the most current best practices and strategies to address the latest developments affecting immigrant survivors, and

- Develop and support litigation efforts to thwart government practices that unjustly deport victims.

05/26/2026

Don't miss out on the valuable information from our April webinar, "Hot Topics: Overcoming New Barriers to Survivor-Based Relief."

Purchase the recording to stay up to date on the latest changes to and $policy affecting U/T/VAWA relief and strategies to prevent or address them: https://secure.asistahelp.org/np/clients/asista/product.jsp?product=212&catalogId=35&

05/21/2026

Susanna is an and a mother of 3 children, ages 10, 3, and 5 months old. While her partner is the father of her two younger children, Susanna is their primary caretaker and was nursing her baby at the time of her case. Susanna's 10-year-old is a US whose father was abusive to Susanna and was the perpetrator in the U visa certification. There is an ongoing custody case for their daughter, and Susanna takes her to weekly therapy.

ASISTA provided technical assistance to the attorney representing Susanna to discuss her case in detail and case strategy. ASISTA provided the arguments to consider in the motion to terminate Susanna's removal . The judge granted the motion to terminate.

Join our Stand for Justice national campaign today! https://secure.asistahelp.org/campaigns/161

05/18/2026

ASISTA Welcomes New Executive Director

The Board of Directors at ASISTA has appointed Juan Pablo Berrizbeitia as Executive Director, effective May 18, 2026.

“We are thrilled to welcome Juan Pablo Berrizbeitia as ASISTA’s next Executive Director,” said Barbara Camacho, Board Chair at ASISTA. “Juan Pablo brings a rare combination of strategic vision, deep expertise in human rights and a demonstrated commitment to advancing protections for vulnerable populations. His leadership reflects both a clear dedication to collaboration and mission impact. We are confident that under his guidance, ASISTA will continue to strengthen its national leadership and expand its support for advocates.”

Read our press release to learn about Juan Pablo's experience: https://lnkd.in/ePvEeB7c

05/12/2026

HELP IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS ACCESS JUSTICE!

You can help ensure that can continue to meet the moment and support the and that are fighting alongside us to ensure are safe, secure, and receiving ! Join our Stand for Justice national campaign today!

Don't forget that you can make twice the impact until June 30th with the $25,000 match from our co-founder Gail Pendleton. Support our efforts to make a difference in the lives of immigrant survivors of gender-based violence!

Donate now: https://lnkd.in/ef5USqw2

Thank you! ❤️

05/05/2026

Recognizing the urgency of this moment for , our co-founder Gail Pendleton, has generously agreed to match every single donation for our 2026 Spring Campaign, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000, through June 30, 2026. We are so grateful for Gail's support!

What does that mean? Right now, your gift can have TWICE the impact, offering immigrant survivors and their children hope for a safe and secure life in the United States.

Donate today & stand for justice: https://secure.asistahelp.org/forms/donate?campaignId=161

Thank you for your ongoing support!❤️

04/23/2026

You can make a difference for thousands of of by supporting the life-changing work we do at ASISTA. Rapidly changing and continue to limit the protections for survivors, who are living in fear and facing incredible odds. ASISTA needs your support so we can continue to challenge unfair policies and ensure immigrant survivors are safe, secure, and receiving !

Will you choose to support our efforts to make a difference in the lives of immigrant survivors of gender-based violence? Join our 2026 Spring Campaign, Standing for Justice, and double your impact today! https://lnkd.in/ef5USqw2

04/13/2026

This month, we celebrate 25 years of incredible achievements by the movement! As allies in the fight, ASISTA thanks the founders and all of the individuals who have worked and continue to work on behalf of . We honor the courageous immigrant survivors, and all survivors, who seek and a new chance at life for themselves and their children.

Thank you to the NSVRC for this year's theme: “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” which celebrates the resilience of survivors and the communities that have worked for change. Visit https://www.nsvrc.org/ for more information.

04/08/2026

Protecting the of and their children is at the core of our mission. We help expand the capacity of and serving immigrant survivors by answering complex issues and questions that arise in Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U, and T visa cases as well as other relief for immigrant survivors of crime. We also help attorneys and advocates with matters involving inadmissibility, , enforcement issues, and cases in immigration court. ASISTA provides expert insight to attorneys and advocates representing immigrant survivors by helping them apply the skills needed to respond to the swiftly changing landscape.

And our work is more important now than ever!

Join ASISTA, at this critical moment, and Stand for Justice for immigrant survivors! You will become part of a growing national movement committed to protecting immigrant survivors and defending their rights. Help us continue to provide the tools and resources to protect the rights of immigrant survivors and their children.

Thank you in advance, as we could not do our work without you!

Donate Today: https://secure.asistahelp.org/forms/donate?campaignId=161

04/06/2026

Immigrant Survivors Seek Justice!

Join ASISTA, at this critical moment, and Stand for Justice for ! Your financial support will help to ensure that ASISTA can meet this incredibly important moment to strengthen the safety, dignity, and rights of immigrant survivors nationwide.

Join this national movement. Your voice matters and your solidarity matters!

https://lnkd.in/ef5USqw2

Thank you in advance, as we could not do our work without generous supporters, like you!

04/02/2026

On January 23, 2026, the federal Trafficking Survivors’ Relief Act of 2026 (TSRA) became law. The TSRA provides a federal remedy for to obtain relief from records stemming directly from their . In enacting the TSRA, Congress acknowledged that trafficking survivors frequently acquire a criminal history as a result of their exploitation, which can be a barrier to employment, housing, education, and essential support services and make them more vulnerable to re-exploitation.

Click here to read more:https://asistahelp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ASISTA-Trafficking-Survivors-Relief-Act-of-2026-TSRA.pdf

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