named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Citizenship Classes
Free educational workshops that prepare lawful permanent residents for the U.S. naturalization test, including U.S. history, civics, and language support for ESL learners.
Cultivating Justice: Empowering Low-Income Immigrants & Taxpayers
Grant-funded project offering free legal services for work authorization, green card renewal, and citizenship applications to income-qualified immigrants.
Immigration Legal Services
Provides direct legal representation and form preparation assistance for immigration applications before USCIS, Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, including family-based petitions, work authorization, and deportation defense.
Outreach Program
Community engagement initiative that participates in local events, provides informational sessions, and raises awareness about immigration rights and available services.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Conducting educational workshops and outreach on immigration and citizenshipProvides free educational workshops and presentations on U.S. immigration law, citizenship, naturalization preparation (including U.S. history and English language support for ESL students), tax obligations, and personal finance. These are delivered to immigrant communities, institutions, and the public through community events and targeted programs.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Providing immigration legal services and representationOffers free or low-cost legal assistance and representation to low-income immigrants in matters including family-based and employment-based immigration, work authorization, green card renewal, citizenship applications, deportation defense, asylum applications, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Services are provided before USCIS, Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Disseminating timely updates on immigration policies and programsProvides public information and updates on changes to immigration policies, including TPS extensions for Ukraine, Venezuela, and Sudan; Deferred Enforced Departure benefits for Liberians; Diversity Visa availability; and new interpreter requirements for asylum interviews.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants$4250%
Program service revenue$101K100%
Investment income$220%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$125K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$82K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$61K
Investments$0
Liabilities$86K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA APOSTOLMARIUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 6 | $16K |
board members · 4
- GURANDA DSOUZA — VICE CHAIR
- MAJORIE PUGLIESE — BOARD MEMBER
- RAUL ESCOBAR — PRESIDENT
- RICHARD OLIVIER MARIUS — TREASURER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Department of State Government — Partner agency administering the Diversity Visa program for which Migration Resource Center provides applicant support.
- Islamic Relief USA Funder — Provided grant support for the Cultivating Justice project.
- Islamic Relief USA Partner — Collaborated on a no-lawyer-fee program for low-income immigrants
- Migration Resource Center Partner — Organization providing immigration legal services referenced in client testimonial.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Government — Provides information and application processing for Employment Authorization Documents and travel authorization referenced in the resource.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Government — Receives and processes asylum applications and conducts asylum interviews
- USCIS Government — Referenced as the issuing authority for TPS extensions and related documentation.
- VolunteerMatch.org Partner — Partners with VolunteerMatch.org to list and manage volunteer opportunities.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Support Services to Stabilize Immigrant Families 159 orgsmethodology: integrated immigrant support servicesBy combining immigration legal assistance with affordable legal support and community education, the organization stabilizes immigrant families and strengthens communities because holistic, integrated services address interconnected barriers more effectively than siloed interventions.shared approach: Integrated Support Model →
- Client-Centered Legal Counseling to Enhance Trust and Outcomes 40 orgsmethodology: client-centered-legal-servicesBy providing transparent, individualized legal counseling that prioritizes honest assessment over optimism, the organization builds trust and enables informed decision-making, leading to improved client outcomes because realistic guidance reduces trauma and increases successful navigation of complex immigration processes.shared approach: Trusted Setting Integration →
- Community Outreach and Education to Expand Program Access 40 orgsmethodology: community-outreach-and-educationBy using outreach and storytelling to disseminate timely information about immigration policies and programs, the organization increases awareness and access because informed communities are more likely to engage with available legal pathways and benefits.shared approach: Trusted Setting Integration →
- Targeted Navigation Support for Vulnerable Populations 40 orgsmethodology: targeted-service-for-vulnerable-populationsBy focusing on low-income immigrants with limited alternatives and providing direct, individualized assistance through complex processes like TPS and asylum applications, the organization improves outcomes because targeted navigational support reduces procedural failure due to complexity and fear.shared approach: Trusted Setting Integration →
- Fee-Free Legal Access to Improve Justice Outcomes 18 orgsmethodology: fee-free_legal_accessBy removing financial barriers through free legal representation, the organization increases access to justice for low-income immigrants, leading to improved immigration outcomes because affordability directly determines whether vulnerable individuals can secure critical legal support.shared approach: Barrier-Reducing Legal Access →