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Immigration Institute of the Bay Area

Immigration Institute of the Bay Area

  • About Us
    • Mission & Strategic Plan
    • Staff
    • IIBA’s 100+ Year History
    • Board of Directors and Advisory Committee
    • I’M IIBA
    • Newsletters
    • Annual Reports & Financials
  • Immigration Services
    • Legal Services
    • Community College Resources
    • Get a Consultation
    • Immigration Clinics
    • External Resources
    • Know Your Rights
    • Citizenship Classes
    • Immigrant Voices
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Get Involved
    • Comedy Night
    • Ways to Donate
    • Career Opportunities
    • Pro Bono Program
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Contact Us
    • San Francisco
    • Redwood City
    • Oakland
    • Fremont
    • Napa
    • Petaluma
    • Brentwood
    • Press Room
  • Resources
  • Donate
    • English
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  • Strengthening Democracy: Claudia’s Story

    As the U.S. heads into the final lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, longtime IIBA client and permanent resident Claudia has been working diligently behind the scenes to make sure voters in Alameda County have everything they need to make their voices heard. As an elections technician at the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, Claudia…

    Continue reading: Strengthening Democracy: Claudia’s Story
  • Building Trust: Jacqueline’s Story

    Jacqueline was born in Mexico and came to the United States when she was eight years old. Today she is one of more than half a million people protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which gives her temporary permission to live and work in the country she’s known most of her…

    Continue reading: Building Trust: Jacqueline’s Story
  • Seizing Opportunities: Isaac’s Story

    For Isaac, growing up undocumented meant living in constant fear. With IIBA’s legal and financial support, Isaac has been able to maintain his DACA status without paying exorbitant fees, giving him peace of mind to pursue better opportunities for his family.

    Continue reading: Seizing Opportunities: Isaac’s Story
  • Cinthya

    Leap of Faith: Cinthya’s Story

    Taking a leap of faith, Cinthya got married and moved to the United States. With IIBA’s support, she became a permanent resident in 2003. Two decades later, Cinthya again turned to IIBA for legal help to obtain citizenship, in hopes of giving back to her adopted community in Redwood City.

    Continue reading: Leap of Faith: Cinthya’s Story
  • Finding Home: Leska’s Story

    After surviving a tragic accident, Leska left Ukraine and found home and community in the Bay Area. She worked with IIBA’s Redwood City team to achieve her dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. Now, Leska hopes to coach and inspire others with the invaluable lessons from her own immigration journey.

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  • Roots of Love: Eric & Patricia’s Story

    Before they met in 2015, Eric and Patricia each had complicated relationships with the U.S. immigration system. After falling in love and getting married, the couple would again have to navigate the complex system to prove their love to immigration officials.

    Continue reading: Roots of Love: Eric & Patricia’s Story
  • Celebrating 10 years of DACA

    10 years of DACA. Join us in celebrating this milestone by reading about DACA’s impact on some of IIBA’s incredible clients.

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  • Giving Back to his Community, with the Help of DACA

    Octavio, an IIBA DACA client and professional U.S. soccer player, started a local nonprofit to help disadvantaged youth in the East Bay.

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  • The Impact of IIBA’s Legal Services in the Lives of the Immigrants We Serve

    Learn more about the impact IIBA, the largest nonprofit provider of immigration legal services in Northern California, makes in the lives of the immigrants we serve.

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  • IIBA’s Photo Series “Heart of IIBA”

    IIBA’s photo series, “Heart of IIBA,” is a celebration of our clients, staff, and volunteers.

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