Newcomers Legal Support

With funding support from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism, Public Legal Information offers specialized legal support for newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador.

This support includes one-on-one legal support, lawyer referrals, specialized legal clinics, and the development and delivery of plain language and translated legal information publications and presentations on different areas of the law.

Through this project, newcomers can access legal support in the areas of immigration law, family law, labour and employment law, human rights, criminal law, residential tenancies and other housing issues, civil litigation, and other areas of the law they may encounter.

All newcomers in Newfoundland and Labrador can access supports as part of this project, including immigrants following various pathways and programs towards permanent residency, international students, refugees, temporary foreign workers, and other newcomers living anywhere in the province.

For more information on this project or to access legal information and support, please contact Maria Mulcahy, Legal Rights for Newcomers Project Coordinator at newcomers@publiclegalinfo.com or call the Legal Information Line at 1-888-660-7788.

Maria is the Project Coordinator for the Newcomers Legal Rights project at PLIAN, where she leads efforts to support newcomers navigating legal and settlement challenges. With over 12 years of cross-cultural and international work experience, Maria is deeply committed to a client-centered approach that prioritizes the needs and dignity of each individual. She is passionate about addressing the unique barriers all newcomers face while also acknowledging the strength, resilience, and contributions of this community. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to equity, inclusivity, and the belief that every newcomer deserves the support and resources needed to thrive in their new home.