ILP is recognized by the Department of Justice and staffed with attorneys, accredited representatives, paralegals and fellows who specialize in immigration law, including family-based petitions, applications for permanent residency, waivers, naturalization, deportation and removal defense, with a focus on humanitarian-based relief such as VAWA self-petitions, U Visas, SIJS and asylum. The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing direct legal services, including consultations and representation before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Executive Office for Immigration Review, and for conducting presentations and trainings to internal and external audiences, including community-based organizations and other service-based providers on matters of immigration law.