EOIR provides a list of attorneys in your state who offer immigration services for free or at low cost. They also provide a list of accredited representatives and recognized organizations. The American Bar Association also provides information on how to find legal services in your state. On October 1, 2015, the Department amended the regulations on the former list of independent legal service providers in 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61 et seq. The amendments renamed the list to the “Pro Bono Legal Service Provider List” and significantly revised the registration requirements. Changes to the rule include: organizations and lawyers must provide at least 50 hours per year of pro bono legal services in each immigration court where they are on the list, so that public comments on qualified applicants waiting can be added to the list; and require recertification of suppliers every 3 years from the date of registration. For a copy of the final Federal Register rule, click here. The email must include an explanation of the requested change(s) and your contact information. The list is updated quarterly (January, April, July and October) and all update requests must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the end of the quarter in which you request an update. Providers whose applications are pending or who are currently on the list must notify the OLSP in writing within 10 business days if their contact information has changed, if any restrictions on the provision of pro bono legal services have changed, or if the provider is no longer eligible to be added to the list. See 8 C.F.R.
§ 1003.66. If OLAP is not notified, the vendor name can be removed from the list. See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.65. The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Policy Office, Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) maintains the list of pro bono legal service providers or the “List”. The list is published quarterly (January, April, July and October). The list is at the heart of EOIR`s efforts to improve the scope and quality of representation before its arbitrators and is an essential tool for informing individuals in EOIR proceedings of the pro bono legal services available. The rules for qualified organizations, pro bono referral services, and attorneys to be included in the list are found in the Code of Federal Regulations, 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61 et seq. (80 Fed. Reg. 59503).
If you`re not sure which immigration benefit to apply for or which USCIS forms to file, you may need legal advice from an authorized service provider. Only authorized immigration service providers can help you beyond the basic preparation or translation of forms. You can submit USCIS forms yourself, but many people choose to get help. A person who is not an authorized immigration service provider may only: Pro bono legal services are “unpaid legal services provided to impoverished foreign nationals or to the public good without expectation of direct or indirect compensation, including referral fees (other than filing fees or photocopying and shipping fees).” 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61(a)(2). The list may not be used by organizations or lawyers to solicit paid legal services. The immigration clinic`s conflict of interest rules prevent Gonzaga`s clients from being represented on certain matters. However, please contact the clinic to determine if you are eligible for assistance or information about other legal resources. The full list is divided into separate sections that correspond to each immigration court across the country. For a list of suppliers appearing before a particular immigration court, please click on the appropriate state/territory on the map or list below.
Please note that if a particular state/territory is not an active link on the map or list below, there is currently no immigration court or hearing venue in that state. If you live in one of these states/territories, please click on the state where you have your court case to find a local provider. The Immigration Client Advocacy Clinic offers free assistance to low-income individuals and families who need help with immigration law. Our immigration law support focuses on: These county-by-county immigration litigation lists include providers funded by the state bar association, as well as others who frequently provide this service. For more information, see the organization notes. The lists are current to October 2019. The State Bar Association funds organizations throughout California that provide legal services to low- and middle-income people. The lists linked on this page focus on immigration legal aid. En Español: Proveedores de Servicios Legales de Inmigración. DISCLAIMER: “Notaries”, notaries, immigration consultants and corporations cannot provide you with immigration legal advice unless they are authorized service providers.
In many other countries, the word “notario” means that the person is a powerful lawyer, but this does not apply in the United States. If you need help with immigration matters, be very careful before paying money to someone who is not a lawyer or an EOIR-accredited representative of an EOIR-recognized organization. The Immigration Policy Advocacy Clinic addresses systemic issues in immigration law as well as gaps in immigrants` legal rights. Law students work with an experienced supervising lawyer to, for example: To find out if you qualify for free legal aid, either: For more information, if you are in immigration procedures, click here. Anyone is allowed to give you this kind of limited help and can charge for it. This person should only charge you a small fee and not claim to have any special knowledge of immigration law and procedures. Yes. As explained above, a person who is not an authorized immigration service provider may provide limited assistance, e.g.
reading a form or translating and writing down the information you provide. Welcome to the National Directory of Immigration Legal Services. Use the following options to search for immigration legal service providers by state, county, or detention center. Only not-for-profit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration services are included in this directory. If you have any questions, please read our list of frequently asked questions or email us at directory@immigrationadvocates.org. For a compilation of lists for California`s 58 counties, see the list of statewide immigration legal service providers. A full list of legal service providers on a wider range of topics can be found on this page. Clients work directly with law students who are mentored by an experienced immigration lawyer. We can meet via zoom or phone.
While most clients are from the Spokane area, depending on legal issues, we can help others through remote technologies. We seek partnerships with immigration justice organizations, local governments and other groups that advocate for immigrant rights or systemic change in immigration policy.