The 519 Immigration and Refugee Legal Clinic for LGBTQ+ individuals, after conducting a brief intake, provides virtual and/or In-Person one-time free consultations to support the diverse needs of LGBTQ+ immigrant & refugee communities and residents within our catchment area (Bloor -> Gerrard & Bay -> Parliament). Services are generally available bimonthly, and we serve a maximum of 8 community members per clinic.

General summary advice for LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers around refugee-related matters and asylum claims with a focus on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Advice includes but is not limited to:

• refugee claims
• temporary resident applications
• visa extensions
• permanent residence
• citizenship
• post-secondary student matters

One-time virtual consultation, by appointment only.

Contact LegalClinic@The519.org, or call 416-392-6874.

Consultations will be scheduled between 6 to 8 pm, the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

• Appointments will be scheduled after a brief intake
• Referrals will be made on a case-by-case basis

Offered as part of The 519 Legal Clinic. For other services of the clinic, visit Access to Justice and Legal Initiatives