Ann and Lusen's Campaign for LGBTQ Asylum Seekers!

"It's scary to be outside, to drive with no license, to not be able to work in places you would like because you don't have the papers. Every day is a challenge." -Oasis Client, Hector (pictured above). Listen to Hector's story here. 

As a Queer couple, we are inspired to support this important work for LGBTQ+ Asylum seekers. 

Today, thousands of LGBTQ+ immigrants live in fear of being returned to the countries where they have suffered homophobic violence and persecution.  As low-income people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community, the lack of safety and security they face is further compounded by the impact of the last administration’s anti-immigrant policies and the economic devastation and health dangers of the coronavirus pandemic. 

As a leading service provider to the LGBTQ+ immigrant community, Oasis Legal Services provides a crucial lifeline for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers so that they are protected, celebrated, and can come out of the shadows. For LGBTQ+ immigrants, winning asylum means protection from deportation, the right to work legally, the opportunity to advance a career, pursue an education, seek medical care, and in hard times, the right to crucial social safety nets. Asylum means the freedom to finally embrace their true sexual orientation or gender identity, and to find community and acceptance without the fear of persecution. 

Oasis represents hundreds of asylum seekers every year, and because of their expertise and advocacy, they win asylum for 99% of their clients. 

Asylum seekers like Hector need your support now more than ever. Join us and our Oasis community as we stand together to ensure that LGBTQ+ immigrants are protected.

Thank you,

Ann & Lusen