Orleans Resources

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services in Rochester is designated as an Opportunity Center through the NYS Office for New Americans. Please see website for details of specific services and contact information for different programs. 

The Buffalo Immigration Office of Prisoners' Legal Services of NY represents people who are in removal proceedings who are incarcerated in NY State Correctional Facilities.

Our Mission: Our mission is to facilitate information exchange, advocacy, and collaboration among member organizations in their service to farmworkers with the goal of assisting those workers in identifying and overcoming barriers to their equal rights and respect in their places of employment as well as their communities. We envision that through advocacy and organizing, all farm workers will have equal rights and respect both in their places of employment and in their communities.

Special Populations:

• Farmworkers

• Migrants

• Survivors of Human Trafficking

We are open for intakes! Clients can call or text our Hotline at 585-201-8703. Service providers can submit referrals via email at info@wnycfsa.org or by calling/texting the Hotline.

The Coalition provides direct legal representation to survivors of human trafficking and supports individuals seeking immigration relief, including:

• Pro Se Asylum

• Deferred Action

• Employment Authorization

• Continued Presence

• T-Visas & other immigration relief

As part of the Immigrant Justice Initiative, we also offer Family Preparedness Services through one-on-one consultations and legal clinics, assisting with:

• Designation of Parental Relationship Forms

• Standby Guardianship Forms

• Health Care Proxies

• Power of Attorney

• Travel Authorizations

• Passport Applications for U.S.-Born Children

• Pick-Up Authorization Forms

Our staff also assists with:

• Legal advice and counsel with attorneys/DOJ-accredited representatives

• Pro Se Motions to Change Venue (by referral only)

• Change of Address filings

• ICE Check-in Transfers

• USCIS account creation & access

• Legal referrals to partner organizations

• Employment Authorization Petitions

We also offer Know Your Rights (KYR) education to empower workers with essential legal knowledge. Workshops available in multiple languages!
Topics include:

• Immigrant Rights

• Removal Defenses

• Recognizing & Reporting Labor Trafficking

• Family Preparedness

• How to Safely Interact with ICE at Home or Work

• And more!

Other Non-Legal Services

• Comprehensive case management for trafficking survivors

• Connecting Farmworkers and Migrants to Essential Resources

We work to ensure that farmworkers and migrant families have access to the vital resources they need to thrive. Our team provides direct referrals, guidance, and advocacy to help individuals navigate complex systems and connect with essential services, including:

• School Districts: Assistance with school enrollment, language access services, and support programs for migrant children and youth.

• Healthcare Centers: Connecting individuals to medical clinics, community health programs, and resources for affordable or free healthcare, including mental health and prenatal care.

• Department of Labor: Providing information on worker rights, labor protections, wage theft prevention, and access to complaint mechanisms for workplace violations.

• Public Benefits: Guidance on eligibility and application processes for programs such as SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, and other forms of government assistance.

• Housing & Shelter Assistance: Helping individuals and families find emergency shelters, transitional housing, rental assistance programs, and tenant rights advocacy.

• Food Pantries: Referrals to local food distribution centers, community meal programs, and nutrition assistance resources.

• Other Essential Needs: Support in accessing childcare services, transportation assistance, language interpretation, and legal aid for various civil matters.

All our services are provided free of charge.

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester is designated as Legal Counsel through the NYS Office for New Americans. The office provides free immigration legal consultations and support to ONA Opportunity Centers as well as other legal services. 

LASROC assist with humanitarian and family based immigration matters as well as removal defense. Below are the services currently listed on our website. 

• Obtaining a Green Card
• Asylum Applications
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
• Family-Based Petitions 
• Naturalization/Citizenship
• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status 
• T Visas 
• Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
• U Visas
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Petitions
• Removal Proceedings
• Work Authorization