For more information on our mission, programs, and finances, here is ASISTA’s most recent year 990 . ASISTA’s fiscal year is July 1 to June 30.
Here at ASISTA, we share your sadness, outrage, and deep concern about what the future holds. We have also been preparing for this possible outcome.
By Cristina Velez, Veronica Sainz, and Kirsten Rambo
On Wed., Sep. 11, the Arizona Capitol Times published an article describing the recent changes to regulations on T visas for human trafficking survivors, for which ASISTA attorney Rebecca Eissenova was interviewed. “Our organization very much applauds USCIS for doing this because it provides durability and predictability for survivors in the face of any kind of changing political winds, which is important to anybody, but especially important for survivors who have had a lot of instability in their lives,” Eissenova said. Read the full article here
On August 26th, ASISTA Staff Attorney Lia Ocasio spoke with Voz De America about the controversy on the New Parole in Place Program which is meant to provide Immigration Relief for US spouses. Click here to view.
ASISTA Immigration Assistance is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Ms. Salima Dembri and Ms. Sheelu Verma. Learn more about our newest board members in our press release here .
ASISTA Denounces President Biden’s Dangerous Border Proclamation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2024
On December 22, 2023, ASISTA published an update of our federal policy activities from October to December of 2023 , including legislative advocacy, stakeholder meetings and advocacy letters, submitted comments, and provided notification of upcoming deadlines for comments to form revisions, and an update regarding the final and proposed regulations for survivor-based relief expected in early 2024.
New York Times Bestselling Memoirist Javier Zamora & Award-Winning Journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! to Speak at ASISTA’s 15-Year Anniversary Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2023
KCBX FM Central Coast Public Radio recently sat down with our Executive Director, Kirsten Rambo, to hear about ASISTA and her recent trip to the White House for the launch of the US’s first-ever National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Listen to the interview here .
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2023
ASISTA is delighted to share that Rosie Hidalgo, a nationally recognized leader and expert on gender-based violence, has been confirmed as the new Director of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Rosie’s decades of experience and deep expertise will be a tremendous asset to OVW and to the broader field seeking justice for survivors of gender-based violence. Here at ASISTA, we particularly appreciate that Rosie has worked tirelessly over many years to elevate the needs and realities of immigrant survivors in state, local, and national arenas.
This Practice Alert summarizes USCIS’s new extreme vetting policies, including broad adjudication holds, re-review of previously approved cases, and heightened discretionary scrutiny, and explains their serious implications for immigrant survivors seeking safety and stability. It also provides practical guidance for practitioners on preparing clients for the impact of these measures and on developing case strategies and potential legal challenges.
On January 23, 2026, the federal Trafficking Survivors’ Relief Act of 2026 (TSRA) became law. The TSRA provides a remedy for trafficking survivors to obtain relief from federal criminal records stemming directly from their exploitation. 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. This 2-pager describes the TSRA and its potential use by immigrant survivors of trafficking charged with or convicted of federal crimes.
Trying to help a trafficking survivor decide whether to file a T visa application? This practice advisory includes factors to consider and discuss with the client.
The age-in rule is a statutory provision designed to protect VAWA derivatives from losing eligibility when they turn 21. This written resource describes the age-in rule and provides practical tips for practitioners to harness its potential.