We can help you navigate the immigration process

Oasis provides quality, holistic and trauma-informed legal and social services to low-income LGBTQ+ community members. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with several program areas. Oasis Legal Services provides assistance with:

  • Affirmative Asylum

  • Residency (Green Cards)

  • Naturalization (Citizenship)

  • VAWA

  • Family Petitions for LGBTQ+ Immigrants

  • Social Services (housing, employment, healthcare benefits, HIV testing and treatment, and more)

We have over 35 years of combined professional experience in immigration legal services for the LGBTQ+ community.

 
 

Oasis Legal Services stands for LGBTQ+ Immigrants

We specialize in trainings and engage in movement lawyering that spotlight the unique experiences of our clients (those fleeing violence and persecution in their home countries based on their sexuality, gender, and/or HIV status).

Our advocacy efforts include:

Individual Advocacy

Impact Litigation and Partnerships for Policy Advocacy

Training and Capacity Building

Data Sharing

Our online legal resource portal (a partnership with the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies at UC Law San Francisco) provides case materials, country condition reports, and technical assistance to legal advocates supporting queer and trans asylum seekers across the country

News From Oasis

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Limitless Possibilities at Oasis: Insights from Our Social Services Program Director
Limitless Possibilities at Oasis: Insights from Our Social Services Program Director

Today, we spoke to Eric, our Social Services Program Director, who shared what brought him to Oasis and the things that bring him joy, even as his work is often heavy. Through the challenges and rewards of his journey, he shares with us his vision for the future.

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2024 Post-Election Statement
2024 Post-Election Statement

Oasis was founded in 2017 to be a sanctuary for queer and trans immigrants. Fear of deportation, uncertainty around evolving immigration policies, rising xenophobia and nationalism, homophobic and transphobic violence have put our clients in harm’s way. In the face of adversity, our team has always stepped in to support LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. Today, we acknowledge that there exists a collective grief but refuse to let it immobilize us.

We will not stop building bridges.

Our shared vision propels us forward.

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Stories of Strength: Julia’s Journey Supporting LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Stories of Strength: Julia’s Journey Supporting LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

Today, we're spotlighting Julia Mejia-Moreno, one of Oasis’ Asylum Legal Advocates, whose own connection to the immigrant experience drives her to support LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. We’re thrilled to have Julia on our team and grateful for the passion and heart she brings to Oasis each day.

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