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02 / Our story
A different way forward, rooted in community.
Founded
2016
TRII was founded to break down barriers to immigration law and challenge the legal profession’s monopoly on access to justice.
Unlike traditional immigration nonprofits or law school clinics, TRII addresses under-representation by helping immigrants and other non-lawyers become accredited representatives. This direct approach brings legal protection within reach of more people.
As a Department of Justice-recognized nonprofit, TRII supports eligible trainees in pursuing accreditation through the DOJ Recognition and Accreditation Program. Once approved, representatives can provide immigration legal services through TRII within the scope of their accreditation.
Our trainees include community members, clergy, K–12 and college educators, union organizers, and refugees. Hundreds of students from Brandeis University, Harvard University, Boston University, Tufts University, and Northern Essex Community College have also participated, with those who choose to pursue accreditation supported along the way.
Our all-volunteer team includes licensed attorneys and law professors who teach, supervise, mentor, and practice alongside students and community members while also providing immigration legal representation.
Inside TRII
The space where the work happens.
Step inside our Waltham office—a lived-in home for legal learning, organizing, shared resources, and community care.
