Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Andrea Lino is a dedicated immigration attorney currently serving as a Staff Attorney at Northwest Immigrant Rights Project since August 2015. Andrea holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Washington, completed in June 2015, and a degree in Legal and Social Sciences from Rafael Landívar University School of Law. Prior to current work, Andrea gained valuable experience as a Domestic Violence Bilingual Advocate at New Beginnings and provided legal assistance at a free legal clinic in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. Additionally, Andrea has experience in human rights legal assistance through roles at the Ministerio de Educación in Guatemala and has contributed to education by volunteering as a teacher for individuals unable to attend traditional school.
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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. NWIRP's legal services are critical to helping thousands of immigrants in the Pacific Northwest navigate the complexities of the United States immigration system so they can apply for asylum or other forms of immigration protection. Without appropriate legal assistance, the men, women and children served by NWIRP may be less likely to obtain legal immigration status, and more likely to be returned to a country where they face ill treatment, torture, or even death. When laws and policies are unjust, we work for systemic change. During the last decade, we have positively affected many important cases with implications for national immigration laws. Our impact litigation work has helped fight racial profiling by border patrol officials in the Olympic Peninsula, secured the right to an attorney for mentally ill immigrants facing deportation, and ensured that immigrants are considered for conditional parole from detention when they qualify. Finally, as part of our mission to defend and advance the rights of immigrants, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project provides critical immigration-related advice and information to community members and a large network of service providers and attorneys while advocating for policies that will empower the immigrant community. Review our open career opportunities here: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/90199.careers?CareersSearch