Vermont Immigration and Asylum Advocates (VIAA), formerly Vermont Refugee Assistance (VRA), is dedicated to protecting the human rights of individuals and families who have fled their homelands by providing free or low fee, professional legal services.

VIAA assists and represents those seeking asylum, who may be detained in Vermont and northeastern New York jails, and helps refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants with other legal assistance.  VIAA also advocates locally and nationally for more humane immigration policies and educates U.S. citizens to increase their participation in regional, national, and international refugee and immigration issues.

VIAA is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.