This manual is ideal for immigration practitioners interested in developing their cultural competency and legal expertise in the area of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) immigration. Confronted with the same cumbersome immigration system as other immigrants, individuals who identify as LGBTQ often face unique challenges. Understanding how an LGBTQ identity influences an individual’s immigration experience is crucial to ensuring that LGBTQ immigrants receive culturally competent services that adequately meet their needs and ultimately help them access the protections and benefits to which they have a right under federal immigration laws. This manual is intended to serve as a tool for legal representatives and other service providers who represent LGBTQ individuals in immigration matters.
