ECO provides referral and funding support for habeas corpus for ECO members. Habeas is considered an essential affirmative remedy. Providers are encouraged to request referrals and being specific as to the theory or theories. Generally, ECO will generate referrals for
Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO), the state’s universal representation program, has provided free legal representation to more than 26,000 immigrant Oregonians since its launch and expects that number to grow to 30,000 by the end of the year. The program, established in 2022 by the Oregon Legislature and designed and administered by community based organizations,…
ECO Operations generates referrals for prioritized legal services that are sent to the ECO provider network. The Legal Services Referral Cycle for 2026 is published below. Dates are subject to change. Off-cycle referrals may be sent at anytime. OSB Contract Provider Referrals Date Transmitted (Response date*) May 20, 2026 (May 25, 2026) June 5, 2026 (June…
ECO uses a prioritization system because there are not enough lawyers and accredited representatives to help everyone at the same time. By some estimates, Oregon needs several hundred more immigration lawyers to meet the current need; prioritization allows the small number of lawyers to serve the highest number of community members. ECO gives higher priority…
More than 16,000 Oregonians have enrolled since the pilot’s launch in 2018 with more than 80% having enrolled since ECO’s permanent enactment. The program is expected to serve more than 20,000 people by the end of 2027. Section 2(6) of SB 1543 requires that Oregon Worker Relief, no later than August 31 of each year…
Para español, desplázate hacia abajo. Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO), the state’s universal representation program, has provided free legal representation to 6,599 immigrant Oregonians in its first two years, and expects that number to grow to 10,000 by the end of the year. The program, established in 2022 by the Oregon Legislature and designed and…
Equity Corps has established an Attorney & Accredited Representative Panel Program to represent persons eligible for services. The revision makes changes to the compensation rates for providers. Notice of Revision (July 26, 2024) ECO Panel Attorney & Accredited Representative Program Guidance (effective Sept. 2, 2024)
Welcome to ECO! Welcome to ECO! As a member, you’re now part of a statewide network dedicated to providing high-quality immigration legal services in Oregon. ECO connects you to a network of lawyers, nonprofit law offices, private attorneys, legal clinics, and community-based education programs, all working together to support families and communities. We help individuals…
Follow these 5 essential tips. #1 Gather all your immigration documents. Organize your documents by member of family. Below are common immigration documents. For a full list of all documents you may have to bring, see the list here from the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project. #2 Gather all your civil documents. Bring birth, marriage, divorce,…
The ECO Zone is a community teaching and meeting space. It is available for use for free to all participating organizations and lawyers in the ECO Community and Oregon Worker Relief network.
