The City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) is excited to increase our current Legal Defense Network (LDN) program by $1.25 million a year reinforcing the City’s commitment to protecting immigrant and refugee communities. This funding comes in recognition of the increasing number of immigrant residents who… [ Keep reading ]
Asylum is an essential promise of providing safety to people fleeing violence and persecution that is protected under international and domestic U.S. law. However, the asylum process can be complicated and difficult, especially for people who have suffered trauma and faced perilous journeys to seek refuge. With these challenges in… [ Keep reading ]
Each year, thousands of immigrant children are placed into court proceedings in which government prosecutors seek to deport them unless those children can prove they have a right to stay in the United States. Like adults, children in removal proceedings have the right to legal representation but only if hire their… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is committed to protecting the rights of immigrants and refugees, who are an integral part of our families and communities. As a part of a proud welcoming city, earlier this summer, the City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) released a request for proposals (RFP) to… [ Keep reading ]
Updated 8/1/2023 Virtual RFP Information Session Purpose and Background Who Should Apply? Contracts and Funds Available Submission Instructions RFP Process Timeline Application Questions For More Information Applications due by September 22, 2023 at 5:00 PM (PT) The City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) seeks applications… [ Keep reading ]
