Our client, a retired farmworker, was hospitalized three years ago. While he was being offered medical attention, important documents were lost including his Legal Permanent Resident card (“LPR”). Since that time, he had been using a paper copy of his LPR card and his social security card in order to obtain money from his bank.

Once his LPR card information had expired, the bank would not let him take his money out without a valid LPR card. That’s when he reached out to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS), a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to qualified individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties and to farmworkers statewide.

At the time, the client did not know his A number and only had a very worn copy of an old LPR card. He also needed a letter of representation to give to the bank so that he could access his money.

FRLS attorneys completed a full Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request to get access to his A number and assisted him with applying for a new LPR card. Once he received his LPR card, he was then able to obtain a Florida State ID card.

With the help of FRLS, our client will continue to have proof of legal status for another ten years. FRLS has been providing free legal services to qualified farmworkers across Florida since 1966. Reach out to us at 1-888-582-3410 or apply online at FRLS.org for help.

About Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS):

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to qualified individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties and to farmworkers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has pursued justice by providing legal services in
housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, and more, all at no cost to our clients. FRLS collaborates with community organizations and Pro Bono attorneys to deliver quality advocacy, outreach, and education designed to protect the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at www.FRLS.org.