Free legal aid for those seeking asylum

Every Story deserves a hearing

What we do

NewLife is a ministry of The Heights Church, led by an immigration attorney, providing free legal help for people seeking asylum in the U.S.

Our weekly Thursday clinics guide individuals through the asylum application process with compassion and care.

Volunteer With Us

Our clinic runs on volunteers who want to make a lasting impact by helping people apply for asylum with dignity and care

Refer Someone

Help connect an asylum-seeker in need with free, compassionate legal support for their asylum journey.

Get Help With Asylum

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Volunteer With Us

Volunteers are the heartbeat of NewLife. 

Whether you speak Spanish or not, have legal experience or not—there's a role for you.

Ways to Serve:

  • Interpreters:

    Spanish, Portuguese, French

  • Legal Assistants:

    Help prepare asylum applications

    Administrative Volunteers:

    Check-in and case management

Volunteer FAQ’s

  • No, we’ll train you! We host training every first Thursday of the month!

  • It is extremely helpful if you speak other languages, however, it is not required—many roles don’t need it.

  • Yes, in a supportive and guided team environment.

Are You Seeking Asylum?

Free Help for People Applying for Asylum in the U.S.

We help people apply for asylum who are afraid to return to their home countries because of violence, persecution, or threats.


We Speak Your Language:

  • Spanish

  • Portuguese

  • French

More languages are coming soon! Please bring an interpreter if the language you speak is not listed above.

What We Offer:

  • Help completing your I-589 asylum application

  • Help changing court venue to Denver, Colorado

  • Guidance on how to file with the court and ICE

  • Limited legal representation for your application

  • Education about your rights


Do You Qualify for Asylum?

To qualify, you must fear returning to your country because of:

  • Race

  • Religion

  • Nationality

  • Political opinion

  • Membership in a particular social group

Know Your Rights

We encourage everyone to learn about their rights—whether or not you qualify for asylum.

Refer a friend or Client

Refer a Friend or Client to Us

We partner with churches, nonprofits, and community orgs to serve more people safely.

Eligibility Criteria

We serve immigrants who:

  • Currently living in the U.S. and afraid to return to their home country due to persecution

  • Have not previously filed for asylum

  • Do not have a lawyer representing them

  • Have no criminal history

  • Can attend a clinic appointment in Denver

  • Have been in the U.S. for less than one year, with a few exceptions

Our Mission

Who We Are


NewLife is a faith-rooted legal clinic operated by Heights Church in Denver. We believe in showing God’s love by standing with immigrants who seek safety and justice. Our weekly Thursday clinics serve asylum seekers through compassionate legal guidance.

Mission & Vision


Mission: To provide free, faith-rooted asylum legal services to immigrants in need.


Vision: A city where every asylum seeker is given a fair chance to find safety and belonging.

Our Impact

  • Goal: Help prepare 500 asylum applications by end of 2025

  • 88 cases completed as of April 2025 (updated monthly)