GAIN provides direct legal representation and pro bono referrals to Atlanta’s legal community, assisting over 2,000 clients and related family members across the state each year.

Asylum Program

The Asylum program provides legal representation in immigration matters for immigrants fleeing harm and persecution abroad, such as female genital mutilation (FGM), gender-based violence, wrongful imprisonment, and torture. The Asylum program was GAIN’s first project, started in 2005 in response to the low representation rates in Georgia’s immigration courts, which are the toughest in the nation. The Asylum program improves case outcomes for asylum seekers in Georgia, giving them a better chance to prove their case in court through quality representation.

Victims of Violence Program

Added in 2010, the Victims of Violence program supports the needs of immigrants who have been victims of crime in the U.S., including survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other crimes. This provides immigrant survivors access to otherwise unobtainable legal representation, which lays the foundation for their ability to escape abusive/exploitative situations, be reunited with loved ones, and access the tools they need for ongoing safety and stability.

To request information about becoming a GAIN client, please email help@georgiaasylum.org or leave a voicemail at 678-335-6040. Please do not send sensitive documents to this email address.  //  Para solicitar información sobre cómo convertirse en cliente de GAIN, envíe un correo electrónico a help@georgiaasylum.org o deje un mensaje de voz al 678-335-6040. No envíe documentos confidenciales a esta dirección de correo electrónico.

To inquire about pro bono opportunities for attorneys, please email volunteer@georgiaasylum.org or view current available opportunities on Paladin.