LIA was a fantastic example of a successful, unified, and determined team who is on fire for the mission.

There is such a need for immigration reform and help, and we need people who aren't in it for their own benefit but want to help those who don't have that voice and are actually affected by the immigration process.

We’re looking for volunteers to serve at intake clinics for Afghan refugees being resettled in West Michigan. Consider volunteering with Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates this fall.

thouse Immigrant Advocates’ team met with the first refugees to arrive from Afghanistan today. They will be the first of many cases we open, seeking a variety of immigration remedies with the end goal of safety, security, and permanent residency.

During my time as an Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates (LIA) intern, I learned what is possible when a group of people come together to place the well-being of their community above all else. Whether taking on the weight of someone’s story during a phone intake or performing a seemingly tedious task such as filing documents, each action in this office is done with the knowledge that this work is bringing a sense of security and stability to the lives of our neighbors. 

As you have likely seen in the news, a ruling by a federal court in Texas has changed the ways that DACA can and will be processed. Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates wants to clarify what this may mean for you.

Today is my last day at LIA.

July 2021 - Once again, the lives of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients across the country have been placed in legal limbo as a result of a ruling out of a Texas court.

Staff will continue to work remotely to maintain regular business hours to assist and advocate for clients. We will be conducting most of our business electronically, exceptions may be made for documents requiring original signatures.