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Our blog highlights the voices, victories, and challenges within the LGBTQ+ asylum community. Read the latest insights from Oasis Legal Services.

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Adapting to Protect: Oasis’ 2025 Impact Report

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Puzzle Palooza Highlight: Meet Andrea

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Puzzle Palooza Highlight: Meet Caroline

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Puzzle Palooza Highlight: Meet Hannah

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Speed Puzzlers Champion Oasis’ Mission

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Edward Rosario Arriaga Oasis’ First Gen Paralegal

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Defend the Right to Seek Safety

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Oasis Legal Services Joins Coalition Suing Trump-Vance Administration for Weaponizing Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Intersex Awareness Week is October 26th-November 1st

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10 Things You Can Do to Stand With Immigrants Right Now

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In Honor of Oasis Legal Services

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Immigration in the U.S. Today

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Liberation Sounds Like Us • 8th Annual Community Celebration

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“Pride in Asylum” Campaign: Supporting LGBTQ+ Immigrants During Pride and Immigrant Heritage Month

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How Current Political Climate Has Affected Funding for Oasis

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2024 Annual Impact Report

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Logos of Oasis Legal Services with a colorful bird motif, Immigration Equality in bold purple text, and National Immigrant Justice Center in green, represent organizations focused on immigrant rights and legal services.

New Considerations for U.S. Passports, Immigration Forms, and Documents for Trans, Non-binary, and Intersex People

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A vintage-style map highlights various cities in Mexico, including Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, showcasing the geographical distribution and prominent locations within the country.

Joint Statement for the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee Hearing on “Remain in Mexico”

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Internship opportunity at Oasis Legal Services for 2025 Summer Law Student Interns, featuring a graphic with a vibrant Progress Pride flag and dynamic curved stripes in yellow, purple, and blue.

Summer 2025 LGBTQ+ Asylum Law Legal Internships

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8 Grant Opportunities to Help Nonprofits Support their Communities Through the California Fires

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Thanks to Advocacy Efforts, Department of Homeland Security Grants Permanent Work Permit Extension

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Support Our Rapid Response to Protect LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

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Immigration Organizations Prepare for Trump's Deportation Plan

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In a cozy, eclectic indoor space filled with colorful murals, a group of people attentively watches a large projection screen displaying a message about LGBTQ+ rights and HIV criminalization in 2024.

2024 Post-Election Statement

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A gavel rests on a desk beside a folded American flag and a legal document featuring cut-out silhouettes, symbolizing justice, immigration challenges, and citizenship in the United States.

Ninth Circuit Court Upholds Rights of Asylum Seekers, Rules Against Harmful “Metering” Policy

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Oasis Celebrates Pro Bono Week 2024

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How to Support Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Newcomers

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Safeguarding Identity and Addressing the Legal Needs of LGBTQ+ Newcomers

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Passion, Purpose, and Personal Moments: A Conversation with Our Executive Director

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If You Are an Undocumented Immigrant Experiencing Violence, Here Are Some Steps That You Can Take

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Experiencing Domestic Violence as an Undocumented Immigrant

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Oasis’ 7th Annual Community Celebration: A Showcase of Joy & Healing

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Six Weeks After Biden's Asylum Ban: Rampant Rights Violations at the U.S.-Mexico Border

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A pair of human hands are restrained with black metal handcuffs, placed on a dimly lit surface, symbolizing themes of imprisonment and law enforcement.

The Wrongful Conviction of the LGBTQ+ Community and Immigrants

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Oasis Files Comment Opposing Biden’s Newest Asylum Ban

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Oasis Clients Lead Fresno Pride March

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Join Oasis’ Board of Directors

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Mistreatment Of LGBTQ+ and HIV-Positive People in U.S. Federal Immigration Jails

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Oasis Provides Critical Services for LGBTQ+ Immigrant Parents

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Our New Partnership with The Rainbow Initiative of Episcopal Migration Ministries

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Biden’s Deadly Rule: Closing the Border Disproportionately Harms Queer and Trans Asylum Seekers

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Navigating Asylum Advocacy: My Journey with the Portuguese Language

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Advocacy Beyond Recognizing AAPI Heritage Month

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Transforming Lives With $10: Support Queer And Trans Immigrants On Give OUT Day

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Oasis’ 2024 Fresno Community Open House

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Oasis Legal Services Selected for $2 Million Gift From MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Open Call

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Event Recap: Birthday Cards for Oasis’ Clients

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Humanitarian Protection is a Mental Health Issue

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Community Luncheon: Birthday Cards for Oasis’ Clients

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Oasis Legal Services Condemns Senators for Risking the Safety of LGBTQ+ Immigrants and Asylum Seekers

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Seeking Comfort: Immigrants Forced to Choose Between Medicinal Benefits of Marijuana and Legal Security of Citizenship

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We're Hiring! Social Services Program Director

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2023 Holiday Fundraiser “More Than the Journey”

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Your Protesting Rights: A Guide for Immigrants

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What To Do if Your Green Card or Work Permit Gets Lost in the Mail?

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Training from Oasis: Mental Health Assessments for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

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Announcing 2023 Regional Conference on Immigration Hosted by CVIIC

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Citizenship Day: Reflecting on the Road to Safety and Opportunity

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6th Annual Community Celebration: More than the Journey

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Increasing Legal Services Providers for LGBTQ+ Immigrants

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Oasis Condemns the Biden Administration’s New Asylum Ban at the U.S.-Mexico Border

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From Undocumented to Advocate

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Oasis Annual Impact Report - 2022

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Oasis Legal Services Settles Gender Identity Harassment Case

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Oasis Opens Central Valley Office

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Oasis Client Sues Dept. of Homeland Security Over Work Permit Delays

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Oasis Legal Services Files Federal Lawsuit to Protect the Right to Asylum For LGBTQ+ Immigrants

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Court Partially Blocks Rules Limiting Work Permits for Asylum Seekers

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Oasis Sues Federal Government #LetAsylumSeekersWork

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Oasis Community Rallies Against Proposed Rules Dismantling Asylum

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Oasis Client Sue To Stop New Public Charge Rule

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Meet our Summer Interns!

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Oasis Responds to COVID-19

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Oasis Honored with ACLU Chapter Award

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Asylum Ban 2.0 in human terms: How does it affect LGBTQ+ refugees?

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Launching Our Legal Resource Portal

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Adapting to Protect: Oasis’ 2025 Impact Report

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Puzzle Palooza Highlight: Meet Andrea

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In a lively event hall, participants involved in a jigsaw puzzle competition work diligently at tables, with one table labeled "77" and a smiling woman posing nearby under a sign for "USA Jigsaw Nationals 2024" in San Diego, California.

Puzzle Palooza Highlight: Meet Caroline

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Puzzle Palooza Highlight: Meet Hannah

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Four people stand together indoors, smiling and posing for a group photo, with one person holding a framed certificate for winning the "Puzzle Palooza 1st Place Award," showcasing a sense of achievement and teamwork.

Speed Puzzlers Champion Oasis’ Mission

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A person stands on a pier at sunset, wearing a brown leather jacket and red tie, with sailboats and calm water in the marina behind them, under a vibrant orange-pink sky.

Edward Rosario Arriaga Oasis’ First Gen Paralegal

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A bold, purple-toned design features the message "Defend the Right to Seek Safety," accompanied by a stylized bird graphic and a call to action supporting LGBTQ+ immigrant justice during the holiday season.

Defend the Right to Seek Safety

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A grayscale image of a Lady Justice statue holding balanced scales, symbolizing fairness and justice.

Oasis Legal Services Joins Coalition Suing Trump-Vance Administration for Weaponizing Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Intersex Awareness Week is October 26th-November 1st

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The image features bold red text stating "WE NEED YOU!" above smaller white text that reads, "Solo El Pueblo Salva Al Pueblo," set against a blurred background, emphasizing a call to action for community support with courage, love, and urgency.

10 Things You Can Do to Stand With Immigrants Right Now

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A person's forearm features a geometric black ink tattoo with a central colorful origami crane, surrounded by bold symmetrical patterns, against a tattoo studio backdrop with framed artwork on the wall.

In Honor of Oasis Legal Services

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Two individuals, one wearing a black shirt and the other a beige jacket, are shown in circular frames against a light background, with the text "TCC Group X Oasis Legal Services" and "Insights from Leaders in the Field" displayed above and below.

Immigration in the U.S. Today

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Liberation Sounds Like Us • 8th Annual Community Celebration

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The image features a decorative banner for Oasis Legal Services, highlighting "Pride in Asylum" from June 1 to June 30, 2025, with colorful floral designs, stitched hearts, and a bird on a textured background.

“Pride in Asylum” Campaign: Supporting LGBTQ+ Immigrants During Pride and Immigrant Heritage Month

Oasis Staff

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A person in formal attire speaks into a microphone on stage at an event with a colorful, festive backdrop, surrounded by others in elaborate costumes and regal crowns, reflecting a celebration or award ceremony atmosphere.

How Current Political Climate Has Affected Funding for Oasis

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2024 Annual Impact Report

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Logos of Oasis Legal Services with a colorful bird motif, Immigration Equality in bold purple text, and National Immigrant Justice Center in green, represent organizations focused on immigrant rights and legal services.

New Considerations for U.S. Passports, Immigration Forms, and Documents for Trans, Non-binary, and Intersex People

Oasis Staff

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A vintage-style map highlights various cities in Mexico, including Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, showcasing the geographical distribution and prominent locations within the country.

Joint Statement for the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee Hearing on “Remain in Mexico”

Oasis Staff

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Internship opportunity at Oasis Legal Services for 2025 Summer Law Student Interns, featuring a graphic with a vibrant Progress Pride flag and dynamic curved stripes in yellow, purple, and blue.

Summer 2025 LGBTQ+ Asylum Law Legal Internships

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A panoramic view of downtown Los Angeles, featuring a skyline of modern high-rise buildings under a clear, sunny sky, with a foreground of residential neighborhoods and tree-lined streets, capturing the urban landscape of the city.

8 Grant Opportunities to Help Nonprofits Support their Communities Through the California Fires

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The image shows an Employment Authorization Card slightly protruding from an envelope marked with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from the Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing immigration processes and work permits in the United States.

Thanks to Advocacy Efforts, Department of Homeland Security Grants Permanent Work Permit Extension

Oasis Staff

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A group of people stand together holding a colorful banner from Oasis Legal Services, highlighting a campaign for donation support with monetary goals and a QR code for contributions.

Support Our Rapid Response to Protect LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

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A diverse group of people gather outdoors in a public area, holding signs and flags as they participate in a peaceful protest or demonstration, surrounded by trees and modern glass buildings.

Immigration Organizations Prepare for Trump's Deportation Plan

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In a cozy, eclectic indoor space filled with colorful murals, a group of people attentively watches a large projection screen displaying a message about LGBTQ+ rights and HIV criminalization in 2024.

2024 Post-Election Statement

Oasis Staff

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A gavel rests on a desk beside a folded American flag and a legal document featuring cut-out silhouettes, symbolizing justice, immigration challenges, and citizenship in the United States.

Ninth Circuit Court Upholds Rights of Asylum Seekers, Rules Against Harmful “Metering” Policy

Oasis Staff

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The image features a promotional graphic for "Pro Bono Week 2024" with bold, colorful text in purple, red, orange, and yellow, alongside a logo for Oasis Legal Services, set against a light background, highlighting the event dates from October 21 to October 25.

Oasis Celebrates Pro Bono Week 2024

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A brightly colored transgender pride flag with pink, blue, and white stripes waves gently against a blurred background of tree foliage and a red-tiled roof.

How to Support Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Newcomers

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Two hands holding a vibrant rainbow ribbon, symbolizing LGBTQ+ pride, against a blurred cobblestone background.

Safeguarding Identity and Addressing the Legal Needs of LGBTQ+ Newcomers

Oasis Staff

0 Mins Read
A person with curly hair and a tattoo on one arm stands in a lush, green garden setting, wearing a tan jacket over a white shirt, with blooming white flowers nearby, conveying a tranquil and natural atmosphere.

Passion, Purpose, and Personal Moments: A Conversation with Our Executive Director

Oasis Staff

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Logo of National Domestic Violence Hotline

If You Are an Undocumented Immigrant Experiencing Violence, Here Are Some Steps That You Can Take

Oasis Staff

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A black and white image of an empty wooden bench positioned against a brick wall, featuring the words "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" painted in white, conveying a message of encouragement and support.

Experiencing Domestic Violence as an Undocumented Immigrant

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The image shows a colorful event poster for Oasis Legal Services' 7th Annual Community Celebration, titled "A Showcase of Joy & Healing," scheduled for October 19, 2024, from 2 PM to 4:30 PM at The New Parkway Theater in Oakland, CA.

Oasis’ 7th Annual Community Celebration: A Showcase of Joy & Healing

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A person wearing a hooded jacket stands with hands outstretched against a tall metal fence on a beach, symbolizing themes of borders and separation.

Six Weeks After Biden's Asylum Ban: Rampant Rights Violations at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Oasis Staff

0 Mins Read
A pair of human hands are restrained with black metal handcuffs, placed on a dimly lit surface, symbolizing themes of imprisonment and law enforcement.

The Wrongful Conviction of the LGBTQ+ Community and Immigrants

Oasis Staff

0 Mins Read
A vibrant Progress Pride flag with rainbow stripes and additional colors representing marginalized communities, including black, brown, light blue, pink, and white, waves against a clear blue sky.

Oasis Files Comment Opposing Biden’s Newest Asylum Ban

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A vibrant parade scene shows a diverse group of people joyfully marching down a street, some holding rainbow umbrellas and banners, while one participant waves streamers attached to a tall stick, celebrating under a clear blue sky.

Oasis Clients Lead Fresno Pride March

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A group of six individuals stands at the front of an elegant, green-walled banquet hall, addressing a seated audience during a formal event.

Join Oasis’ Board of Directors

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The image shows the interior of a vintage, multi-tiered prison cell block with metal railings and balconies, capturing the stark, industrial architecture and dim lighting typical of historical penitentiaries.

Mistreatment Of LGBTQ+ and HIV-Positive People in U.S. Federal Immigration Jails

Oasis Staff

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A woman and a child holding hands walk along a boardwalk at sunset, with lampposts and silhouettes of people in the misty background, accompanied by a heartfelt quote about family happiness and contentment.

Oasis Provides Critical Services for LGBTQ+ Immigrant Parents

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A vibrant rainbow background features white text reading "The Episcopal Church Welcomes LGBTQ+ Immigrants - The Rainbow Initiative," alongside the Episcopal Migration Ministries logo.

Our New Partnership with The Rainbow Initiative of Episcopal Migration Ministries

Oasis Staff

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Three children stand next to a tall, rust-colored border fence in a barren desert landscape, discussing something under a clear blue sky.

Biden’s Deadly Rule: Closing the Border Disproportionately Harms Queer and Trans Asylum Seekers

Oasis Staff

0 Mins Read
A man and a woman, both smiling, stand on a sunny urban street with modern high-rise buildings and a red city bus in the background.

Navigating Asylum Advocacy: My Journey with the Portuguese Language

Oasis Staff

0 Mins Read
A group of people wearing face masks and caps participate in a protest holding a colorful sign that reads "Hate is a Virus," set against a backdrop of trees and bright sunlight.

Advocacy Beyond Recognizing AAPI Heritage Month

Oasis Staff

0 Mins Read
The image promotes "Give Out Day" on 5.30.24 with a vibrant rainbow heart and a message encouraging donations to support LGBTQ+ immigrants through Oasis, featuring colorful hummingbirds and flowers.

Transforming Lives With $10: Support Queer And Trans Immigrants On Give OUT Day

Oasis Staff

0 Mins Read
A diverse group of people, including men and women of various ages, poses together indoors at a corporate or social event, with two banner stands visible in the background.

Oasis’ 2024 Fresno Community Open House

Oasis Staff

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The image features the logos of "Yield Giving Open Call Awardee" and "Oasis Legal Services," surrounded by a design of flowing green lines on a light background.

Oasis Legal Services Selected for $2 Million Gift From MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Open Call

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Event Recap: Birthday Cards for Oasis’ Clients

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Humanitarian Protection is a Mental Health Issue

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Community Luncheon: Birthday Cards for Oasis’ Clients

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Oasis Legal Services Condemns Senators for Risking the Safety of LGBTQ+ Immigrants and Asylum Seekers

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Seeking Comfort: Immigrants Forced to Choose Between Medicinal Benefits of Marijuana and Legal Security of Citizenship

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We're Hiring! Social Services Program Director

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2023 Holiday Fundraiser “More Than the Journey”

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Your Protesting Rights: A Guide for Immigrants

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What To Do if Your Green Card or Work Permit Gets Lost in the Mail?

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Training from Oasis: Mental Health Assessments for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

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Announcing 2023 Regional Conference on Immigration Hosted by CVIIC

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Citizenship Day: Reflecting on the Road to Safety and Opportunity

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6th Annual Community Celebration: More than the Journey

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Increasing Legal Services Providers for LGBTQ+ Immigrants

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Oasis Condemns the Biden Administration’s New Asylum Ban at the U.S.-Mexico Border

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From Undocumented to Advocate

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Oasis Annual Impact Report - 2022

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Oasis Legal Services Settles Gender Identity Harassment Case

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Oasis Opens Central Valley Office

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Oasis Client Sues Dept. of Homeland Security Over Work Permit Delays

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Oasis Legal Services Files Federal Lawsuit to Protect the Right to Asylum For LGBTQ+ Immigrants

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Court Partially Blocks Rules Limiting Work Permits for Asylum Seekers

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Oasis Sues Federal Government #LetAsylumSeekersWork

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Oasis Community Rallies Against Proposed Rules Dismantling Asylum

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Oasis Client Sue To Stop New Public Charge Rule

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Meet our Summer Interns!

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Oasis Responds to COVID-19

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Oasis Honored with ACLU Chapter Award

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Asylum Ban 2.0 in human terms: How does it affect LGBTQ+ refugees?

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Launching Our Legal Resource Portal

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