Resettling to a new country can be difficult, as you adjust to a new city, culture, and community. These challenges are further complicated when there is uncertainty about whether you and your family are able to make a long-term home in the U.S.
The resources in this section help you understand how to apply for visas and other legal relief and where to find legal support.
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RESOURCES: Free & Low-Cost Legal Services
Avoid Scams When Seeking Legal Immigration Advice
Avoid Scams When Seeking Legal Immigration Advice
Resource Type: Website
Source: SettleIn
Languages: Website available in Arabic, Dari, English, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Description: This website explains the need to authenticate whether someone offering legal and immigration advice is authorized to do so. The site provides a link to the U.S. Department of Justice page, where there is a list of accredited attorneys and organizations.
Legal Intake Form Tool (LIFT) for Immigration Assistance
Legal Intake Form Tool (LIFT) for Immigration Assistance
Resource Type: eForm
Author: USCRI
Languages: English
Description: This virtual form allows you to request legal assistance from the USCRI Pro Bono Legal Team. This requires you to answer multiple-choice questions and provide information on your current situation.
List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
Resource Type: Website
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Languages: English
Description: This official government website defines what pro bono legal services are and provides a list of pro bono legal service providers.
National Immigration Legal Services Directory
National Immigration Legal Services Directory
Resource Type: Website
Source: Immigration Advocates Network
Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
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Search for Legal Help
Search for Legal Help
Resource Type: Website
Source: immi
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This website allows you to search for legal and immigration services based on your zip code.
Find Legal Help
Find Legal Help
Resource Type: Website
Source: Informed Immigrant
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This website allows you to search for legal and immigration services based on your zip code.
Legal Assistance by State
Legal Assistance by State
Resource Type: Website and PDF
Source: ImportaMi
Languages: Website available in English, K’ich, Q’eqchi, Qyool-Mam, Spanish
Description: This website offers an interactive map of legal services throughout the U.S. The page also provides up to date articles and resources about immigration. Downloadable materials are also available in Q’eqchi, K’iche, and Qyool-Mam.
Immigration Law Help
Immigration Law Help
Resource Type: Website
Source: Immmigrationlawhelp.org
Languages: Website available in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Description: This website allows you to find free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal service providers throughout the United States.
Community Resource Directory
Community Resource Directory
Resource Type: Website
Source: Unaccompanied Children Resource Center, USCRI
Languages: Website available in Arabic, Dari, English, French, Haitian Creole, Kiswahili, Pashto, Spanish, and Ukrainain
Description: This nationwide directory allows you to search by zip code for free or low-cost education services, refugee services, medical services, community activities, and more.