FAQ: Immigration Resources and Services
The Latino Policy Forum conducts analysis to inform, influence and lead. Part of the Forum's work includes promoting just immigration policies and we often receive calls asking for referrals to resources for immigrants. This blog post provides a working list of Illinois and Chicago resources for immigrants and immigration advocates seeking services. The information here should not be considered legal advice. To gain a deeper understanding of the Forum's immigration work, click here.
Low-cost or free legal services:
- Latinos Progresando: 312-850-0572, http://www.latinospro.org
- National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC): 312-660-1370, http://www.immigrantjustice.org
- Centro Romero: 773-508-5300, http://www.centroromero.org
- Chicago Legal Clinic: 773-731-1762, http://www.clclaw.org
- Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago: 312-341-1070, http://www.lafchicago.org
- Family Focus, http://www.family-focus.org
- Justice for Our Neighbors, 872-333-1211, http://jfonnic.org/
Private attorneys:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association: 1-800-954-0254, http://www.aila.org
- Chicago Bar Association: 312-554-2001, http://www.chicagobar.org
Other resources for information about current policy and rights for immigrants:
- Latino Policy Forum- Immigration, Immigration Acuerdo
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund-Immigration
- Illinois Attorney General-Immigrant Assistant Program
- National Immigrant Justice Center- Resources
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights-Policy and research