We are a volunteer-based non-profit organization founded by Venezuelan migrants. We are committed to continually and consistently helping forced migrants seeking humanitarian protection in the United States to adapt, inform, empower, and integrate into this country and its culture in the safest, most effective, and most informed way possible.
We also advocate for people affected by the ongoing deep, complex crisis in Venezuela to build bridges between them and local organizations that can assist in finding better opportunities to establish in this country.
“We support migrants who seek international protection in the US with a sense of honor, humanity, ethics, and compromise.” -Héctor Arguinzones. VIA’s cofounder.
VIA’s work centers on bringing critical attention to migration policy issues, striving for fair and compassionate pathways for asylum seekers and those needing refuge. We proudly collaborate with renowned advocacy groups, such as the WES Global Talent Bridge Group and the TPS-DED Administrative Advocacy Coalition, with whom we have partnered since 2019. In December 2022, we became a part of the Pro Se Plus Project, and in January 2024, we joined the ASAP Work Permit Coalition. Together, we are a powerful force committed to driving meaningful change and securing dignity, safety, and opportunity for migrant communities seeking humanitarian protection in the US.
