The LGBT Asylum Project

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LGBT Asylum Project conducts initial intake through an intake form.

Visit the websites's "Get Help" section for more information.

Who We Are

The LGBT Asylum Project is a Qualified Legal Service Provider exclusively dedicated to providing accessible legal representation for LGBT asylum seekers fleeing persecution due to sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or HIV status.

If you are an LGBT person from another country and are currently in the USA, or if you are seeking suppport with DACA applications/renewals, click HERE to fill out an intake form.

 

Who We Serve

Area(s)
  • Alameda County
  • Alpine County
  • Amador County
  • Butte County
  • Calaveras County
  • Colusa County
  • Contra Costa County
  • Del Norte County
  • El Dorado County
  • Fresno County
  • Glenn County
  • Humboldt County
  • Inyo County
  • Kern County
  • Kings County
  • Lake County
  • Lassen County
  • Madera County
  • Marin County
  • Mariposa County
  • Mendocino County
  • Merced County
  • Modoc County
  • Mono County
  • Monterey County
  • Napa County
  • Nevada County
  • Placer County
  • Plumas County
  • Sacramento County
  • San Benito County
  • San Francisco County
  • San Joaquin County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Santa Cruz County
  • Shasta County
  • Sierra County
  • Siskiyou County
  • Solano County
  • Sonoma County
  • Stanislaus County
  • Sutter County
  • Tehama County
  • Trinity County
  • Tulare County
  • Tuolumne County
  • Yolo County
  • Yuba County
Additional Service Area Info Free legal services are available to asylum seekers who reside in the San Francisco Asylum Jurisdiction (from Bakersfield, CA to Seattle, WA). Legal services for removal proceedings are available to asylum seekers with cases scheduled in San Francisco, Concord, or Sacramento immigration courts.
Is this organization accessible by wheelchair? No
Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired? No
Eligibility Restrictions

The LGBT Asylum Project provides support to immigrants in the San Francisco Asylum Office jurisdiction (from Bakersfield, CA to Seattle, WA), who identify as LGBTQ+, and have been persecuted or have fears of future persecution if they return to their home country.

If you are currently in removal proceedings - the LGBT Asylum Project can only provide legal services if your case is scheduled in San Francisco, Concord, or Sacramento immigration courts.

The LGBT Asylum Project is unable to accept or assist cases that are already in process.

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
  • Full Legal Representation
  • Brief Advice
  • Other
Description of Services

Asylum (application/representation)
DACA (applications/renewals)

Last Review and Update: Apr 30, 2026
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