Program Statistics

In the past year the Immigration Department has assisted people from over 36 different countries in filing:

• 878 green card applications
• 79 applications for work permits
• Over 100 other applications for immigration benefits

RRISA works in collaboration with Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network (GAIN), RAKSHA, and Tapestri to provide immigration services to asylum-seekers, victims of domestic violence and victims of human trafficking.

How to Get Involved

1. Donate to assist us in continuing to provide low cost immgiration services to the refugee and immigrant community.
2. Volunteer to help provide tutoring for individuals preparing to become our newest U.S. citizens.
3. To get involved with RRISA Immigration Services or for more information, please call 404.622.2235 ext. 225 or e-mail immigration@rrisa.org

RRISA Provides Low Cost Immigration Services

After fleeing repressive governments, refugees now have the opportunity to become fully engaged in U.S. civic life. The trained professionals in the RRISA Immigration Department provide low-cost representation during the application process. Services are designed to assist individuals and families in gaining a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities in the United States on their journey towards citizenship.

Legal Services

RRISA has trained professionals to provide low or no-cost assistance with numerous immigration services, including:

• Green Card applications
• Citizenship applications
• Family petitions
• Travel document applications
• Applications to replace green cards and I-94s
• Help with asylum cases
• Applications for Certificates of Citizenship

To find out more about refugees from specific countries, statistics and other country specific information, click to go to:
»The Cultural Orientation Project