Welcome to Unit 23.

VIISTA (Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates), founded by Professor of Law, Michele Pistone, is an innovative program to train immigrant advocates.

If you’re passionate about immigrant rights, Pistone can train you to represent immigrants and asylum seekers in immigration proceedings.

You don’t need to be a lawyer to change outcomes for immigrants.

VIISTA is the first university certificate program designed to train immigrant advocates. Its model is practical, flexible, modular and 100% online. Whether you’re eager to put your passion to work for immigrant families, looking for a way to make an immediate impact on the lives of immigrant families, or thinking about a career in law, VIISTA’s immigrant advocacy training can help you change lives and promote justice.

Join a community of learners interested in advancing immigrant rights.

learn more at immigrantadvocate.villanova.edu