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Oasis Legal Services engages in Movement Lawyering, a practice that centers and uplifts the experiences of LGBTQ+ immigrants who have fled violence and persecution based on their sexuality, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status.
Movement Lawyering is a non-traditional legal approach in which lawyers follow the lead of directly impacted communities and use legal tools for systemic change, focusing on building collective power.
If you are an individual seeking immigration help, please visit our Immigration Overview page.
How We Advocate
We collaborate with legal professionals, advocates, and partner organizations to advance justice, cultural responsiveness, and safety for all LGBTQ+ immigrants.
Individual Advocacy
Supporting clients one-on-one in understanding and exercising their rights, while fostering self-advocacy and community power.
Impact Litigation & Policy Advocacy
Challenging discriminatory laws and contributing to coalitions that address intersecting issues from food justice to health access.
Training & Capacity Building
Offering workshops such as “LGBTQ+ Asylum Law” and "Asylum for Those Living with HIV.”
Contact Us to learn more about our training program.
Data & Research Sharing
Conducting client-centered research and collaborating with partners to inform equitable policy, media, and institutional practices.
Resources for Legal Advocates
Access sample briefs, country conditions, and legal research tailored for attorneys and advocates supporting LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
Government Guides for Preparing an Asylum Case
USCIS Affirmative Asylum Guide
Overview of the application process and required documentation.
Ninth Circuit Immigration Outline
Key legal precedents impacting asylum law.
Asylum Officer Basic Training Manual Materials
Historically USCIS provided the training materials that are used to train asylum officers in how to evaluate asylum cases and conduct asylum interviews. Although the guides below are no longer available through USCIS directly and may not be the most up-to-date training material used by USCIS, they can still be useful when preparing asylum cases.
LGBTQ+ Cases
Best practices and sensitivity guidelines.
Nexus and Protected Grounds
Understanding how LGBTQ+ identity connects to persecution claims.
Persecution & Eligibility
Determining evidence thresholds for past persecution.
Well-Founded Fear
Assessing credibility and future-risk indicators.
One-Year Filing Deadline
Exceptions and guidance for late filings.
Request Case Support
Oasis Legal Services collaborates with attorneys, Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representatives, and advocates nationwide to expand our collective capacity to support LGBTQ+ immigrants. We provide tailored legal resources to strengthen your work in asylum, residency, naturalization, and related immigration processes.
We also work closely with our legal advocate community to track case outcomes and identify national trends in decision making. Sharing your results helps us advocate for systemic reforms and stronger protections for LGBTQ+ immigrants.
If you’d like to request materials for a current case or your ongoing practice, please complete the form below. Our team will review your request and follow up with the resources that best fit your needs.