Our mission is to empower and advocate for LGBTQIA+ immigrants, ensuring their safety, well-being, and celebrating social belonging, while uplifting TGNCI+ identities, to belong in the United States of America (USA), and to build a community of light, love, and unity. We strive to provide comprehensive and accessible support services, including legal assistance and social integration, while promoting awareness, education, and acceptance.
Immigrant Asylee Legal Programs
▪Affirmative Asylum Services inclusive of case management and dedicated legal representation and support.
▪Defensive Asylum Services inclusive of case asylum-seeking dedicated legal representation and support. Providing essential legal defense for asylum seekers.
▪Legal Assistance for Name & Gender Changes beginning with current asylum-seeking clients and immediate immigrant members of community.
▪Work Authorization Legal and administrative support beginning with current asylum-seeking clients and immediate immigrant members of community.
Immigrant Social Integrations
▪Resettlement Referral services tailored to support successful integration and community building.
▪Social Initiatives such as activating in-person and virtual engagements, advocacy, and collaborations to build a supportive ecosystem.
▪Immigrant Symposiums to provide resources and foster empowerment for LGBTQIA+ asylees and immigrants.
▪Leadership Development Program to empower immigrants with civic engagement, entrepreneurial guidance, and workplace readiness training.
We are seeking board leaders who are passionate about social justice and are committed to protecting immigrants and asylees during these critical times. Ideal candidates are strategic thinkers with a proven track record of leadership, advocacy, or community engagement. Your insight and expertise will be invaluable in guiding CIP as we continue to scale our programs and services, ensuring that our impact reaches every corner of our community. Persons With Lived Experience(PWLE) at the intersections of Immigrant & Asylee journeys and LGBTQIA identities and allies are likely to contribute further in this board capacity.
Here’s a compelling invitation from the Board Chair:
Join Us in Championing Immigrant Protection and Justice https://tinyurl.com/CIPBOD
in advancing our mission. In 2024, we exceeded expectations—providing legal and social services to over 1,124 LGBTQIA+ immigrants, securing crucial asylum wins, strengthening legislative advocacy, and deepening community engagement. But we have more to do.
Our immigrant communities, especially transgender and gender non-conforming individuals from the Global South, continue to face legal and systemic barriers. Now, more than ever, we need bold, committed leaders like you to help guide our vision, expand our impact, and ensure every immigrant finds safety, dignity, and belonging.
By joining our Board of Directors, you will play a pivotal role in shaping policies, expanding support networks, and advocating for life-changing protections. Whether you bring lived experience, legal expertise, community organizing skills, or a passion for justice—your voice matters. If you’re ready to make a lasting difference, apply to join our board today. Let’s build a future where every immigrant is seen, heard, and protected.
