NSLAC is dedicated to ensuring access to justice and making a tangible difference in the lives of those facing legal challenges. Through our mission moments, you can witness firsthand the positive change and transformative outcomes we’ve achieved. Each story embodies the spirit of our work and exemplifies NSLAC’s dedication to creating a brighter future for all.
Answers at a Critical Time
NSLAC’s Client sought guidance after learning that their immigration documents were still pending and set to expire soon. Unsure of what steps to take, the Client turned to NSLAC for help...
Clarity for the Next Chapter
NSLAC’s Client was referred to the Immigration Practice Team after first working with the Domestic Violence Practice. After coming to the United States from Mexico on a tourist visa more than a decade ago...
Housing Guidance in Hardship
NSLAC’s Client and their partner were working to regain stable housing after losing their home. With one partner unable to work because of a disability and the other struggling to find employment...
Defending Housing During Hardship
NSLAC’s Client was the sole provider for their partner and two children. Because they worked a seasonal job, their income dropped significantly during the colder months...
A Second Chance at Stability
NSLAC’s Client was facing the loss of their housing after their landlord decided not to renew their rental agreement. After receiving an eviction notice and being sued for eviction...
Steps Toward Lasting Safety
NSLAC’s Client sought legal support after experiencing domestic violence and ongoing harassment from their former partner, with whom they share a child...
Defying Oppression and Fighting for Freedom
NSLAC’s client is a Russian refugee who was forced to flee his home country due to persecution tied to his political opinions...
Holding Onto Home and Stability
As a senior with a disability, the Client’s subsidized housing has been a lifeline to keep him in safe, stable, and affordable housing. That was in jeopardy when the Client had an accident in his unit. The local housing authority needed to make costly repairs, and because Client couldn’t reimburse...
Work Permit Secured After Denial
The Client came to NSLAC seeking help with her asylum case and employment authorization after she had received a rejection notice for her employment authorization. The Client’s rejection notice noted that USCIS had denied her work permit, claiming she already had authorization on file...