The Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic is a specialized legal service provider operating within Elon University’s law school, dedicated exclusively to immigration law with a focus on humanitarian and public interest cases. It stands out as a teaching clinic where law students, under the supervision of experienced faculty attorneys, provide high-quality legal assistance to underserved immigrant communities.
The clinic adopts a client-centered, educational approach that combines rigorous legal advocacy with practical training for future lawyers. It primarily serves low-income individuals, asylum seekers, victims of crime, and other vulnerable populations who face complex immigration challenges. By integrating real-world casework with academic instruction, the clinic offers compassionate representation while preparing the next generation of immigration advocates.
Services Offered
- Asylum applications and representation
- Victims of Crime (U-Visa) petitions
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases
- Deportation and removal defense
- Family-based immigration petitions
- Humanitarian parole applications
- Legal consultations and screenings
- Advocacy for refugees and asylees
- Assistance with Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Citizenship and naturalization applications
- DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) renewals
The clinic primarily serves clients in North Carolina and surrounding regions, leveraging the resources and academic excellence of Elon University to address urgent immigration needs. Services are provided in English and Spanish, with interpretation available for other languages as needed.
