named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Anti-Fraud Education Initiative
Offers resources and public education to help immigrants recognize and avoid fraudulent immigration practitioners and scams.
Marriage-Based Petition Assistance
Guides U.S. citizens and their foreign-national spouses through the I-130 petition process, including documentation and eligibility for adjustment of status.
Walk-In Legal Consultation
Provides direct legal consultations, document preparation, and advice to immigrants on issues including adjustment of status, citizenship, and family petitions.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Immigration Legal Services 3 activities
- Offer free, no-appointment-necessary immigration consultationsProvides free in-person consultations without requiring prior appointments to offer tailored legal advice and guidance on immigration cases, helping clients address critical aspects of their applications.
- Provide immigration legal services and representationOffers legal consultation, document preparation, legal advice, and legal representation for immigration applications including Adjustment of Status (I-485), Alien Relative Petitions (I-130), Naturalization (N-400), Green Card Replacement (I-90), and other procedures. The organization files Form G-28 to ensure procedural safety by receiving USCIS correspondence. Services are provided to approximately 2,000–2,500 individuals annually from over 120 countries, supporting permanent residency, citizenship, and family-based petitions.
- Refer clients to legal and government resourcesProvides referrals to AILA attorneys, accredited representatives, outreach and voluntary service agencies, Congressional Representatives, and government agencies to support immigrants in navigating complex immigration processes and accessing additional assistance.
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Notary and Document Services 1 activity
- Provide document certification, translation, notarization, and fingerprinting servicesOffers notary public services for legal documents, oaths, affidavits, and depositions; certification and translation of immigration-related documents; and fingerprinting using FBI FD-258 Hard Cards for licensing, background checks, Canadian emigration, and employment. Also provides photography services for Green Cards, Naturalization, EAD, and US passport applications, charging $10 for two photos.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocate against immigration fraud and protect immigrant rightsEngages in anti-fraud initiatives in collaboration with the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the NYS Attorney General. Successfully litigated a case in State Supreme Court over 18 months to combat immigration fraud, incurring over $20,000 in legal costs.
- Deliver targeted immigration information and supportProvides information and resources on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the Diversity Visa Program (DV-2023), and the immigration implications of the unconstitutionality of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act for same-sex couples. Also offers targeted support to Greek constituents.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.23M89%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$150K
expenses
Total expenses$1.21M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$907K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$384K
Investments$0
Liabilities$824K
Net assets$335K
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +18.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO MELONI | Executive Dir. | 27 | $148K |
| DEBRA GILMORE | Director | 18 | $110K |
board members · 3
- GERASIMIA FULGIERI — Chairwoman
- JASMIN MOHAMED — Director
- LAN LEE — Secretary
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- American Immigration Lawyers Association Partner — Contributed as a source in identifying and listing common immigration fraud schemes.
- European American Immigration Council Network — Charter member of the European American Immigration Council.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication.
- Immigrant Defense Project Partner — Collaborated as a source in identifying and listing common immigration fraud schemes.
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center Partner — Contributed as a source in identifying and listing common immigration fraud schemes.
- Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Partner — Partners on anti-fraud assistance and immigrant support services.
- NYC Department of Consumer Affairs Partner — Collaborates on anti-fraud initiatives for immigrant communities.
- NYC Immigration Hotline Government — Contributed as a source in identifying and listing common immigration fraud schemes.
- NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Government — Contributed as a source in identifying and listing common immigration fraud schemes.
- NYS Attorney General Government — Collaborates on anti-fraud efforts to protect immigrants from exploitation.
- National Ethic Coalition of Organizations Partner — Partnered to host a pre-Thanksgiving dinner honoring new Americans.
- National Visa Center Government — Agency responsible for processing immigrant visa applications after USCIS approval of the I-130 petition.
- New York Immigration Coalition Network — Charter member of the New York Immigration Coalition.
- New York Immigration Coalition Partner — Collaborated with IAS and NECO to honor new Americans at a pre-Thanksgiving dinner.
- New York Immigration Coalition Partner — Contributed as a source in identifying and listing common immigration fraud schemes.
- Queens Immigration Network Network — Charter member of the Queens Immigration Network.
- Queens Immigration Task Force Coalition — Member organization within a network of service providers and government agencies promoting immigrant integration in Queens.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for outreach and communication.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Government — Primary agency to which the organization files Form I-130 petitions on behalf of clients.
- U.S. Department of State Government — Collaborates with the U.S. Department of State on the administration and dissemination of information regarding the Diversity Visa Program.
- U.S. Department of State Government — Oversees consular processing and visa interviews through its network of embassies and consulates.
- USA TODAY Partner — Cited as a source for raising public awareness about immigration enforcement changes.
- USCIS Government — Files immigration applications and receives official correspondence on behalf of clients.
- USCIS Government — Longstanding collaboration to assist clients in navigating the U.S. immigration system.
- USCIS / Homeland Security Government — Referenced as a source in identifying and listing common immigration fraud schemes.
- Urban Justice Center Partner — Contributed as a source in identifying and listing common immigration fraud schemes.
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.
- Community and Government Partnerships Expand Access and Integrationmethodology: community-partnership-outreachBy partnering with social service organizations, ethnic groups, and government agencies like USCIS, the organization expands outreach and promotes immigrant integration because coordinated networks increase trust, reduce barriers to access, and enable holistic support across legal and social domains.
- Crisis-Responsive Education Builds Immigrant Self-Protectionmethodology: crisis-responsive-legal-educationBy leveraging moments of policy uncertainty and public attention to enforcement changes, the organization delivers timely civic and legal education that reduces fear and promotes self-protection because actionable knowledge during crises empowers immigrants to navigate risks and avoid exploitation.
- Dual Communication Channels Increase Procedural Safetymethodology: procedural_safety_through_dual_communicationBy filing Form G-28 to ensure both the client and the agency receive all USCIS correspondence, the organization reduces the risk of missed deadlines and increases procedural safety because dual notification acts as a fail-safe against communication breakdowns that could lead to application failure.
- Preventive Legal Practices Reduce Fraud and Improve Decision-Makingmethodology: preventive legal consultationBy encouraging multiple legal opinions and reliance on qualified practitioners, the organization prevents fraud and ensures informed decision-making because structured consultation practices empower clients to avoid predatory actors and make higher-quality legal choices.
- Specialized Legal Expertise Reduces Procedural Errorsmethodology: specialized_expertiseBy focusing exclusively on immigration law, the organization maintains up-to-date expertise and reduces procedural errors in client applications, leading to higher success rates and more reliable legal outcomes because specialized practitioners are less likely to make mistakes in complex, rapidly changing regulatory environments.