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The Business Model Canvas helps entities to develop and refine their Legal Clinic. Legal clinics typically do pro bono work in a particular area, providing free legal services to clients. Further assistance is provided in the Immigration Charity E-book by ExecVisa.com

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The Business Model Canvas helps entities to develop and refine their Legal Clinic. Legal clinics typically do pro bono work in a particular area, providing free legal services to clients. Further assistance is provided in the Immigration Charity E-book by ExecVisa.com

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  1. 1. Business Model: Immigration Legal Clinic Source: ExecVisa.com Key Partnerships Key Activities Value Propositions Key Resources Cost Structure Revenue Streams Client Relationships Channels Client Segments local probono attorneys & law firms local USCIS & congress rep offices Local Ethnic & Cultural Entities entities that co-sponsor events FTE Salaries & Benefits (incl. Fellows) 3-step phase- in plan for services legal liability insurance & member fees DACA & a wide-range of services Visit intern/ externship fairs Donations & council grants RSS Cultural & Education grants Bi-Lingual & Friendly Staff Front desk coverage / calls system Eligible for "DACA" No. of clients served based on total fund Nominal fees up front - no payment plan DREAMers Green Card by Employment with LIFE Act Goal-based Program Evaluation Confidential Interview Rooms Bi-Lingual Website with Donate Tab law & Non- Law Student Interns local,regional & nat. Faith Structures “in-kind” support & subsidies Refugees adjusting status Ethnic community congregation COA best practice standards BIA Accredited& Recognized Child Care - when parent with lawyer Walk-in Model & waiting room High-quality affordable & free services Immigratio n Clinics & Workshops Councils, Societies & commissions On-time: inform client on progress Trainings, webinars(aila ,CLINIC,ABA) Businesses: they rely on foreign labor Law enforcement refer U visas Immigration media & local reporters Gov agencies key decision- makers Universities: for interns & volunteers Law resource & Advocacy Centers Former immigratio n judges Networks, Associations & Coalitions Charities, Forums & Projects Community Outreach & Fundraising Board host donor events source funds Fellowship programs to expand staff Immigration law services & train staff Programs: RSVP, vista, AmeriCorps Systematic Mailing System Volunteers, Translators & Lawyers Pro-bono Accounting & IT Services Immigration Listservs & BIA Roster Meet Donors (actual & potential) ABA Legal Resource Referrals ABA List of Law Schools & Probonos Retainer Agreement builds trust notify client for hearings / interviews Bi-monthly community presentation Family visa petitioners Eligible to be Naturalized Seeking Employment Authorized Online: Ads, newsletters social media Cubans adjusting status RSS&similar charities refer clients local foreign language trad. media Funding from religious groups Government funding for Citizenships invest in itself “rainy day fund” Reference Materials (law books) Mentoring attorneys for law firms State Bar Foundations, Trusts(iolta) Parent Org. Donations, space&equip Fundraising events,admin & supplies Awards & Justice Fellowships Computers & CaseManager Software Protected cloud space for case files Color Printer with Copier- Scanner-Fax Telephone, Postage & Internet Word-of- mouth & networking Funds from private sources Contributio n from local law firms Translating documents& interpreting U visa petitioners Federal Government funds(VAWA) Speaking at congregati on events Green Card by marriage to U.S. Citizen/LPR Info Pass & Consultation/ Office Visit RFE & non- typical work fees Seeking Asylum Refugee im- migrant visa petitioners Group processing workshops Seeking Removal Defense No deficit: refer clients to partners Registry Legalization Program (illegal since prior '72)
  2. 2. The Business Model of a Legal Clinic Management should assess the most favorable factors, and identify the least favorable factors, related to proposals for Walk-in/Appointment Systems and Legal Clinic Program Evaluations such as Goal- based, Process or Outcomes. Further assistance on how to establish a U.S. non- profit is provided by the free guidelines set out at NCNA.org The Business Model Canvas shows charity leaders and board members that their entity is capable of operating a legal clinic. The sketched Canvas clearly demonstrates to funders and grant providers that the starting/evolving program is professional and worthy of funding. The Canvas can also be used to develop and refine the legal clinic’s business model.
  3. 3. The 9 building blocks of the Business Model Canvas 1) Key partners, such as providers/suppliers from whom the organization sources key resources, or partners with whom the organization collaborates. 2) Key activities, required to deliver the organization services, such as the channels, client relationships, and revenue streams. 3) Key resources, describing what resources the organization needs to undertake key activities, such as presenting its value proposition and maintaining client relationships. 4) Value proposition, problems that the organization solves for its clients, what client needs are satisfied. 5) Client relationships, what kinds of relationships should the organization maintain with different types of clients, and what do these cost? 6) Channels, what is the best way to reach each client segment? 7) Client segments, the most valuable clients to the organization. 8) Cost structure, what are the most important costs, which resources and activities are most expensive? 9) Revenue streams, what will clients pay for? What do they currently pay and to whom? The Business Model Canvas was co- created by Dr Osterwalder, world renowned entrepreneur and co-author of an international bestseller which sold over 1 million copies in 30 different languages. The Canvas is used now by leading organizations around the world, like GE, P&G, Ericsson, NASA, PWC, intel and 3M. Dr Osterwalder, states that a business model can best be described through nine basic building blocks that show the logic of how a company/ organization intends to secure revenues. The nine building blocks assist the legal clinic to adapt/survive on nominal fees and donations:
  4. 4. Client Segments for the Immigration Legal Clinic Undocumented immigrants are a common client segment for a legal clinic. In USA, some paths to Legal Status for undocumented immigrants include: • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) • Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) • DREAMers Green Card through Employment with LIFE Act Protection • Asylum Status • U Visa for Victims of Crime • Undocumented immigrants who entered USA before 1972, and resided here continuously since then, may be eligible for lawful status under the little-known Registry legalization program. It is essential to have a clear understanding of the client segments for the immigration legal clinic. The following census reports will assist you to estimate, by particular region, the number of non- citizens and undocumented: • U.S. Bureau of Census American Fact Finder; • The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University; • The Pew Hispanic Center; • The Migration Policy Institute; • Grantmakers Concerned about Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR); • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Statistical Yearbook; and • In relation to U-visas, State and local police departments and district attorneys maintain useful crime statistics.
  5. 5. The demand for Immigration Legal Clinics in USA Further motivation for immediate action stemmed from the possibility of the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) Initiative being enacted in June 2016. Such action would mean that 3.7 million (MPI estimate) undocumented/illegal immigrants could apply for legal residency in the U.S. In addition to DAPA's enactment, there was the added probability of expanding the eligibility requirements of the current Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This could have increased the eligibility by about 330,000 immigrants. This is according to the Pew Research Center. These developments would result in the requirement to provide pro- bono/low-cost immigration legal services for an additional 4 million people in future years. In 2015, more U.S. charities began researching how to start their own Immigration Legal Clinic. However, some have difficulty in understanding the process of setting up these pro bono/low-cost legal services. A large number of them are motivated to facilitate the many thousands of Cuban refugees rushing to the U.S. borders to obtain permanent residency. They fear imminent ending of the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966. Moreover, there is still an ongoing demand for pro-bono immigration law expertise. This is to help the many thousands of Latin American children who recently transgressed across the Texas border seeking asylum in the U.S.
  6. 6. Start your own Legal Clinic Further assistance is provided by the guidelines set out in the Immigration Charity E-book by ExecVisa, available at: Amazon (Kindle) iBooks Kobo Barnes&Noble (Nook) Smashwords Chapters (Indigo) Scribd E-book Contents: 1: How to start an Immigration Legal Clinic - Recognition and Accreditation Meet the essential requirements (check-list) 2: Tips for a successful immigration legal clinic 3: Recognition and Accreditation explained The benefits of Recognition and Accreditation The disadvantages of Recognition and Accreditation Certificates of Service on USCIS and ICE
  7. 7. Connect with ExecVisa ExecVisa Team Support: team@execvisa.com ExecVisa.com US immigration specialists, ExecVisa, published this Ebook for those who wish to start and operate an Immigration Legal Clinic in USA. ExecVisa are a team of experienced professionals and partners that advize and guide those seeking visas. They have a network of carefully selected strategic partners plus close ties to accomplish the various tasks. ExecVisa develop and compile all the necessary documents and reports required for your submission to the US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). ExecVisa specializes in assisting social entrepreneurs, non- profit religious, charitable, social service, or similar organizations to start an immigration legal clinic. One that has a robust recognition and/or accreditation. This is to ensure that these entities comply consistently with good Corporate Social Responsibility.
  8. 8. Other books by ExecVisa Available in E-book and Paperback at: Amazon (Kindle) iBooks Kobo Barnes&Noble (Nook) Smashwords Chapters (Indigo) Scribd

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