Al Otro Lado, Inc.
General Contact Information
- Website
- www.alotrolado.org/
- info@alotrolado.org
- Phone
- (323) 238-9935
- Fax
- (619) 345-4693
Who We Are
Al Atro Lado provides holistic legal and humanitarian support to the communities in both the U.S. and Mexico through a multidisciplinary, client-centered, harm reduction-based practice. Theur work is centered on using legal expertise and zealous advocacy to fight for a system of migration that is humane and human-centered rather than militarized and based in racism, classism, sexism, and injustice.
Al Otro Lado's U.S.-Based Legal Representation provides comprehensive support for immigrants, representing them in court proceedings on both detained and non-detained dockets, as well as in affirmative cases before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Humanitarian and Family-Based Immigration Services
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Affirmative asylum applications
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U Visas
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T Visas
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VAWA petitions
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
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Adjustment of status applications
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Family-based petitions
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DACA renewals
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Naturalization applications
Defensive Immigration Court Work
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Representation before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and Ninth Circuit
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Defensive asylum applications
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Cancellation of Removal cases
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Applications to adjust status
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Habeas lawsuits before the Federal District Courts
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
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Bond Hearings and Custody Redeterminations
Al Otro Lado provides clients receiving direct representation with essential humanitarian support:
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Short-term housing
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Food and clothing
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Hygiene supplies
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Medical support
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Testing and quarantine services
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Cell phones and service plans
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Transportation assistance
Legal Support
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Screening for asylum and other immigration relief
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Referrals for legal representation after entry into the U.S.
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Direct legal representation for LGBTQ+ immigrants detained and/or residing in California
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Assistance with evidence collection and documentation
Gender Affirming & LGBTQ+ Humanitarian & Social Services
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Emergency aid, including food, clothing, and hygiene supplies
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Referrals to LGBTQI+-affirming housing and shelters
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Accompaniment to medical and mental health appointments
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Assistance accessing essential medications, including uninterrupted HIV treatment
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Help connecting with public benefits and community resources
Protection & Advocacy
We address discrimination and rights violations by:
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Accompanying clients and advocating on their behalf in legal, medical, and social service settings
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Supporting individuals who experience mistreatment or exclusion
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Building capacity among partner organizations to provide culturally competent, LGBTQI+-affirming care
Know-Your-Rights Sessions
We empower LGBTQI+ migrants with practical knowledge to navigate legal and social systems, including:
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Understanding the asylum process and preparing for interviews or court dates
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Accessing healthcare and essential services
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Learning to assert rights in systems that can be hostile or exclusionary
Who We Serve
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| Is this organization accessible by wheelchair? | No |
| Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired? | No |
Type of Help
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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| Description of Services | Binational Deportee program |