Immigration Equality (organization)
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For immigration equality issues in general, see Immigration equality
Immigration Equality is a United States nonprofit organization founded in 1994.[1] Based in New York, it both advocates for and directly represents LGBTQ and HIV-positive people in the immigration system.[2][3][4]
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Abbreviation | ImEq |
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Formation | March 3, 1994; 30 years ago (1994-03-03) |
Type | NGO (non-governmental agency) |
Legal status | Non-profit advocacy |
Purpose | Advocating for equal immigration and asylum rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, (LGBT) and HIV-positive people |
Headquarters | New York City |
Executive Director | Aaron C. Morris |
Staff | 18 |
Website | www.ImmigrationEquality.org |
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The organization provides guidance and legal counsel for LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants, particularly those seeking asylum from countries where they face persecution. In 2017, it provided over $33 million in free legal services for low-income LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants. It wins 99% of its cases.