YMCA International Services is a unique branch of the Y of Greater Houston and seeks to meet the needs of Houston's significant refugee and immigrant communities. We provide comprehensive programs that focus on building human assets and fostering self-sufficiency.
The LOP attorney provides legal rights presentations and pro se support to adult detainees with pending administrative immigration court hearings. These individuals frequently do not speak English, are unfamiliar with the legal system, and do not know how to sustain their burden of proof for relief from removal. Legal orientation and pro se support services are crucial for these individuals; without it, deportation is a virtual certainty regardless of the merits of their claims.