Mid-South Immigration Advocates | MIA

Mid-South Immigration Advocates (MIA) is a nonprofit law firm founded in 2013 by local immigration attorneys. It was established as the first nonprofit law firm in the region with a core mission to provide free and affordable immigration representation to low-income clients. MIA focuses on protecting vulnerable members of the community, including children, survivors of violence, asylum seekers, and families at risk of deportation.

The firm offers holistic and vigorous legal representation, empowering children and families by helping them achieve economic security, maintain family unity, and escape violence. Since its founding, MIA has provided direct representation to over 1,400 clients across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, with nearly 90% of these clients receiving pro bono services. The organization is committed to access to justice, serving the immigrant community regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political opinion, national origin, criminal history, or immigration status. MIA partners with community-based organizations to maximize the impact of its services. Its programs include the Asylum Initiative, Children's Project, Family Unity Project, and Survivors' Project.