We help people.
We are dedicated to providing quality consultancy on asylum and refugee law in the Caribbean region, and by extension the Americas. Let us work together to further the advancement of the law and jurisprudence.
At the Caribbean Asylum and Refugee Law Initiative, we are committed to people.
Our dynamic law firm is dedicated to:
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Providing immigration services in Trinidad and Tobago to foreign nationals, assisting with work permits, visas, and residency applications.
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Supporting Trinidad and Tobago and Caribbean nationals seeking to migrate abroad through the asylum pathway, guiding clients through every step of the complex process with care and professionalism.
About Us
The Caribbean Asylum and Refugee Law Initiative (CaribbeanARLI) is a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing the development of asylum and refugee law across the Caribbean. Based in Trinidad and Tobago, a key regional hub in the southern Caribbean, CaribbeanARLI was established in response to the urgent need for rights-based advocacy and legal reform for asylum seekers and refugees in the region.
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In a part of the world where asylum and refugee law remains critically underdeveloped, CaribbeanARLI exists to fill the gap. The Initiative was born from the recognition that jurisprudential advancement, public awareness, and strategic legal intervention are essential to ensuring protection within our societies.
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CaribbeanARLI operates across three core pillars:
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Legal Consultancy
We assist individuals in Trinidad and the wider Caribbean who are seeking clarity on their immigration status, need assistance with local immigration procedures, or are considering seeking asylum abroad.​
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Policy Advisory
Providing tailored services to individuals, non-profit organisations, and government agencies, CaribbeanARLI delivers legal consultation, policy guidance, and capacity-building initiatives on matters of immigration, asylum, and refugee protection.​
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Legal Outsourcing Services
Through strategic partnerships with legal practitioners and institutions across the globe, CaribbeanARLI supports asylum and refugee matters in various jurisdictions including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and beyond. With experience assisting in claims involving over 65 nationalities, the Initiative offers research, drafting, and legal analysis in even the most complex and complicated cases.
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CaribbeanARLI is committed to building a strong regional voice in refugee protection - one rooted in legal excellence, ethical responsibility.
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Our Expertise
At CaribbeanARLI, legal excellence meets humanitarian purpose.
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We are a collective of qualified attorneys and international protection specialists united by a shared commitment to advancing asylum and refugee rights across the Caribbean and beyond. Drawing from experience across Latin America, North America, and the Commonwealth Caribbean, our team offers a rare blend of regional insight and global legal acumen.
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Our attorneys have advised national governments, litigated immigration matters, and worked directly with international bodies such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the International Labour Organization (ILO). From shaping national asylum legislation to supporting the implementation of refugee protection systems, our team has been at the forefront of legal reform and policy innovation.
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With hands-on expertise in Refugee Status Determination (RSD), our professionals have deliberated on hundreds of asylum cases and appeals, ensuring procedural fairness and compliance with international standards.​
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CaribbeanARLI stands at the intersection of law, advocacy, and human dignity - delivering clear, solution-oriented legal strategies for individuals, institutions, and governments navigating today’s most complex immigration and refugee challenges. Whether advising on high-level policy or representing individuals seeking protection, we bring legal precision, global perspective, and an unwavering commitment to justice.