Just Neighbors Ministry Inc

Fiscal year 2025 proved to be a very busy year for Just Neighbors, in fact one where we broke many records in terms of number of clients served, number of cases opened, number of countries from which clients hailed (82) and number of callers per month. Our direct legal services helped clients in the following ways: -Enabled immigrant men, women and children who have been victims of crime, such as domestic violence, trafficking, violent crimes, and political/religious persecution to obtain the appropriate immigration status to live free of abuse and violence (Escaping Violence) -Unified families by helping clients obtain lawful permanent residence or petitioning for immediate family members to join them in the U.S. (Family Unification) -Assisted eligible clients to obtain employment authorization in the U.S. (Work Authorization) -Aided at-risk clients with citizenship applications (Citizenship) -Provided expert immigration legal advice and counsel to immigrant families (Advice and Counsel) Direct Legal Services Just Neighbors staff attorneys oversaw each case, supported by our dedicated volunteers, including volunteer attorneys. In 2025 (7/1/2024 6/30/2025) we helped residents throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC from 82 different countries in conducting 2,545 cases for 1,609 clients of which 93% of the cases lead to a work permit, permanent legal status, citizenship or other immigration benefit. This was a 6% increase in clients in FY2024 and 20% increase from FY2023. Fifty-six percent of the clients (895) were new clients in 2025 and the rest were clients whose cases are still pending with USICS. In comparison to FY 2024, attorneys helped 94 more new clients in 2025. Our organizational growth allowed us to help 178 more new individuals than last year.