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Illinois Immigration

Services Directory

April 2016 Edition

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

55 E. Jackson, Suite 2075

Chicago IL 60604

Phone (312) 332-7360

Fax (312) 332-7044

www.icirr.org

About ICIRR

Founded in 1986, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is an alliance of more than 100

public and private organizations advocating on behalf of immigrants and refugees throughout Illinois. Our

mission is to promote the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural,

social, and political life of our diverse society. In partnership with our member organizations, ICIRR educates and

organizes immigrant and refugee communities to assert their rights and responsibilities; promotes citizenship and

civic involvement; monitors and analyzes issues affecting immigrants; and informs the general public about the

contributions of immigrants and refugees.

About the Illinois Immigration Services Directory

The Illinois Immigration Services Directory lists not-for-profit organizations that provide immigration legal

services to clients in Illinois, including several organizations in neighboring states. This directory is intended for

use as a referral guide for social service providers, adult education providers, community-based organizations

serving immigrants and refugees, and members of the community. The information in this edition of the directory

is current as of August 2014. We welcome any additions, corrections, or comments that will make this directory

more useful and complete.

BIA recognition: The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the appellate body that hears appeals of decisions

of immigration judges. The Board can also “recognize” non-profit agencies that have sufficient resources and

experience in immigration matters and charge only a nominal fee. A BIA-recognized organization may seek

“accreditation” of its experienced employees. “Accreditation” is a limited law license to represent immigrants

before the USCIS (partial accreditation) and in addition before the immigration judges and the BIA itself (full

accreditation). The regulations governing BIA recognition and accreditation are at 8 CFR § 292.2.

This directory lists only organizations that have received BIA recognition or have at least one attorney on staff.

Some not-for-profit organizations not listed in this directory also offer assistance with immigration applications;

however, if they are not BIA-recognized or do not have an attorney on staff, they may not render advice nor

legally represent clients and are subject to other restrictions under Illinois statute and Chicago city ordinance (if

applicable).

Intake: Intake refers to the formal process by which agencies receive cases from potential clients that they will

evaluate and either accept for service or refer. The agencies in this directory may also be available to answer

general questions from other service providers or from individuals. Service providers with general questions may

also call ICIRR at 312 332-7360 or email us at [email protected]. Please note that ICIRR does not accept cases.

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ORGANIZATIONS LISTED

Administer Justice ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Alliance for Immigrant Neighbors ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Casa Guanajuato Quad Cities ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago ....................................................................................................................... 7

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque (Iowa) .......................................................................................................... 8

Catholic Charities Diocese of Rockford, Immigration & Refugee Services ................................................................................ 9

Centro de Informacion ............................................................................................................................................................... 10

Centro Romero........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Chicago Irish Immigrant Support .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Chicago Legal Clinic ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome Network .............................................................................................................................. 14

Chinese American Service League ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Chinese Mutual Aid Association ............................................................................................................................................... 16

DePaul College of Law Asylum and Legal Clinic ..................................................................................................................... 17

Diocese of Davenport Immigration Program (Iowa) ................................................................................................................. 18

Diversity Service Center of Iowa ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Erie Neighborhood House ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago ......................................................................................................................... 21

Family Focus Aurora ................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Frida Kahlo Community Organization ………………………………………………………………………………………..23

Hanul Family Alliance ............................................................................................................................................................... 24

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of Chicago .............................................................................................................................. 25

Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic .............................................................................................................................. 26

Hispanic American Community Education & Services, Inc. (HACES) .................................................................................... 27

Immigration Project ................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Indo-American Center ............................................................................................................................................................... 29

Instituto del Progreso Latino ...................................................................................................................................................... 30

International Community Alliance (Indiana) ............................................................................................................................. 31

Justice for Our Neighbors .......................................................................................................................................................... 32

Korean American Community Services .................................................................................................................................... 33

Korean American Resource and Cultural Center ....................................................................................................................... 34

LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago) .................................................................................................. 35

Latinos Progresando .................................................................................................................................................................. 36

Life Span Center for Legal Services .......................................................................................................................................... 37

Mano A Mano Family Resource Center .................................................................................................................................... 38

Migrant and Immigrant Community Action (MICA) Project (Missouri) .................................................................................. 39

Mil Mujeres Legal Services ....................................................................................................................................................... 40

Muslim Women Resource Center .............................................................................................................................................. 41

National Immigrant Justice Center ............................................................................................................................................ 42

Northwestern University School of Law Bluhm Legal Clinic ................................................................................................... 44

Pan African Association ............................................................................................................................................................ 45

Polish American Association ..................................................................................................................................................... 46

Pui Tak Center ........................................................................................................................................................................... 47

RefugeeOne ............................................................................................................................................................................... 48

The Resurrection Project ........................................................................................................................................................... 49

Spanish Community Center ....................................................................................................................................................... 50

United African Organization ..................................................................................................................................................... 51

Valparaiso University Law School Immigration Clinic (Indiana) ............................................................................................. 52

Vietnamese Association of Illinois ............................................................................................................................................ 53

World Relief Chicago ................................................................................................................................................................ 54

World Relief DuPage/Aurora .................................................................................................................................................... 55

World Relief Moline .................................................................................................................................................................. 56

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Administer Justice 1750 Grandstand Place, Suite 15

Elgin, IL 60123

phone: (847) 844-1100

fax: (847) 844-1101

website: www.administerjustice.org

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? no

Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes

Does this organization consult with private attorneys? yes

Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes

What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Spanish, Korean; others based upon volunteer availability

Intake hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM; Saturday clinics by appointment only

Does this organization accept intake by phone? case-by-case only

Does this organization accept intake by mail? yes--intake questionnaires are available on website

Does this organization accept intake by fax? yes--intake questionnaires should be completed and faxed to the office

Does this organization accept intake by email? yes at [email protected]

What geographical area does this organization cover? Kane County; no restrictions for human trafficking victims

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? low-income, need-based

Does this organization charge for services? no, but a $20 consultation donation is requested

Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes

Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no.

Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? no.

Services provided

Naturalization/ citizenship

N-400 application for naturalization: no

N-600 application for certificate of citizenship: no

N-648 medical disability waiver: no

N-565 application for replacement certificate: no

Family-based immigration

I-130 alien relative petition: no

I-360 self-petition: no

I-485 application for adjustment of status: no

Consular processing: no

Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no

I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence: no

I-131 application for travel document: no

I-765 application for employment authorization: no

I-90 application for replacement green card: no

Other immigration benefits

VAWA, T Visa, and U Visa

No representation in immigration court, at the Board of Immigration Appeals, or in federal court

http://www.administerjustice.org/

mailto:[email protected]

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Alliance for Immigrant Neighbors 382 S Mount Prospect Road

Des Plaines, IL 60016

phone: 224-443-0113

website: www.allianceforimmigrants.org

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes

Does this organization have attorneys on staff? 2 no


Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no

What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Spanish, Tagolog & Mandarin Chinese

Intake hours:

Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes: (224) 443-0113

Does this organization accept intake by mail? no

Does this organization accept intake by fax? no

Does this organization accept intake by email? yes, with a follow-up phone call at [email protected]

What geographical area does this organization cover? Des Plaines, Mount Prospect and surrounding NW suburbs

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? All in need of immigration services

Does this organization charge for services? yes


Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no

Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes

Services provided

Naturalization/citizenship

N-400 application for naturalization: yes

N-600 application for certificate of citizenship: yes

N-648 medical disability waiver: yes

N-565 application for replacement certificate: yes


I-130 alien relative petition: yes

I-360 self-petition: yes

I-485 application for adjustment of status: yes

Consular processing: yes

Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes

I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence: yes

I-131 application for travel document: yes

I-765 application for employment authorization: yes

I-90 application for replacement green card: yes


DACA


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Casa Guanajuato Quad Cities

1852 16th Street

Moline IL 61265

Phone: (309) 736-7727

Fax: (309) 517-1123

Website: casaqc.org


Does this organization have attorneys on staff? no



What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Spanish

Intake hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes



Does this organization accept intake by email? no

What geographical area does this organization cover? Quad Cities region in Illinois and Iowa

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Hispanic/Spanish-speaking families

Does this organization charge for services? yes for certain services

Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no



Services provided

















DACA


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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago 205 W. Monroe Suite#200

Chicago, IL 60606

Phone: (312) 427-7078

Fax: (312) 427-3130

Website: www.catholiccharities.net

Sub-offices:

1115 N. 23rd Ave

Melrose Park, IL 60160

Phone: (312) 427-7078

1400 S. Austin

Cicero, IL 60804

Phone: (708) 329-4031

Fax: (708) 222-1495

671 S. Lewis Ave.

Waukegan, IL 60085

Phone: (847) 782-4225

1170 N. River Rd.

Des Plaines, IL 60016

Phone: (312) 427-7078

Fax TBA





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English and Spanish

Intake hours: Monday–Friday 2-4PM for all offices (by apppointment only);

Des Plaines: Wednesday and Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM (by appointment only) Does this organization accept intake by mail? no



What geographical area does this organization cover? primarily Cook and Lake Counties, but no limitations

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations


Services provided

















I-539 application to extend/change nonimmigrant status; I-824 application for action on approved application or petition; U

visas; VAWA, refugee adjustments and petitions; religious visas


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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque 1229 Mt. Loretta Avenue

Dubuque, IA 52003

Phone: (563) 588-0558 or (800) 772-2758 (toll-free) Fax: (563) 557-3140

Website: http://catholiccharitiesdubuque.org

Other immigration offices:

420 6th St SE suite 220 2101 Kimball Ave

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Waterloo, IA 50702

Phone (319) 364-7121 Phone: (319) 272-2080

Fax: (319) 364-7122 Fax: (319) 272-2060





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Spanish, French and other

Intake hours: by appointment only

Does this organization accept intake by mail? yes

Does this organization accept intake by fax? yes

Does this organization accept intake by email? yes

What geographical area does this organization cover? 30 Iowa counties served by the Archdiocese of Dubuque (from

Highways 35E to 30N in Iowa)—will accept clients from Illinois


Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal fee; waivers available)



Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes

Services provided Naturalization/ citizenship
















I-730 refugee/asylee relative petition; I-824 Inter-Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record; I-192 application for advance

permission to enter as nonimmigrant

Representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals

Bond hearings, removal proceedings/ defense on merits, relief from removal, appeals to BIA, motions to reopen

No representation in federal court

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6cdb7523cacf2110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

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Catholic Charities Diocese of Rockford, Immigration & Refugee Services 6116 Mulford Village Drive, Suite 8

Rockford, IL 61107

Phone: (815) 399-1709

Fax: (815) 962-9036

Website: catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org



Does this organization consult with private attorneys? yes (affiliated with CLINIC)


What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Arabic, Dinka, French, Russian, Serbian, Croatian,

Bosnian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Burmese, Karen, Chin, Karini, Lingala, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Kiswahili

Intake hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm for lunch)




What geographical area does this organization cover? northwest Illinois (11 counties)






Services provided

















DACA, Temporary Protected Status, V status, I-129F


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Centro de Informacion 28 N. Grove Ave.

Elgin, IL 60120

Phone: (847) 695-9050 (collect calls accepted in emergency cases only)

Fax: (847) 931-7991

Website: www.centrodeinformacion.org






Intake hours: Monday–Friday 9AM-5PM




What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitations


Does this organization charge for services? yes (waivers available)




Services provided

















I-539 application to change/extend nonimmigrant status, Temporary Protected Status, DACA, U visas


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Centro Romero 6216 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60660

Phone: (773) 508-5300

Fax: (773) 508-5399

Website: www.centroromero.org






Intake hours: Monday–Wednesday 10AM-4PM (by appointment only)




What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitation

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? lower income individuals (200% of federal poverty level)

Does this organization charge for services? yes--nominal consultation fee of $30.00; donations accepted for other

services

Services provided

















Temporary Protected Status, NACARA, DACA


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Chicago Irish Immigrant Support 4626 N Knox Ave., #301.

Chicago, IL 60630

Phone: (312) 534-8445 (collect calls accepted)

Fax: (312) 534-8446

Website: www.ci-is.com

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? pending




What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English

Intake hours: We host legal clinics on the second Thursday of each month from 5:30-8:30pm serving six clients. We

also have a clinic on last Monday of each month from 5:30-7:30 which serves four clients. All clinics are by

appointment only.




What geographical area does this organization cover? Mostly Chicago and Illinois, but covers 20 states through Irish

Consulate Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Irish

Does this organization charge for services? no

Services provided











Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): not standalones; would consider as part of a full affirmative application






none


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Chicago Legal Clinic 1914 S. Ashland Ave.

Chicago, IL 60608

Phone: (312) 226 2669 (collect calls not accepted)

Fax: (312) 226 2620

Website: www.clclaw.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Italian, French, and Spanish

Intake hours: Monday – Friday 9AM-5PM (by appointment only)






Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal consultation fee of $40.00; waivers available)




Services provided

















Temporary Protected Status; VAWA


Bond hearings: no

Removal proceedings/ defense on merits: yes

Relief from removal: yes

Appeals to BIA: yes

Motions to reopen: yes

Representation in federal court

petitions for review, mandamus actions

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Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome Network 824 Hoffman St. Hammond, IN 46327

phone: 219-932-4800 ext. 106

fax: 219-933-3452

website: www.thewelcomenet.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Spanish, Albanian; interpretation available in other

languages

Intake hours: Tuesday 9am-1pm; Wednesday 9am-3pm

Does this organization accept intake by phone? no



Does this organization accept intake by email? (specific email address) [email protected]

What geographical area does this organization cover? Northwest Indiana, and South Cook County IL

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no restrictions



Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? reductions considered on a case-by-case basis


Services provided (does the organization provide any of the following services?)















I-90 application for replacement green card: Y


Temporary Protected Status, DACA

No representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals or in federal court


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Chinese American Service League 2141 S. Tan Court

Chicago, IL 60616

Phone: (312) 791-0418 (collect calls not accepted)

Fax: (312) 791-0509

Website: www.caslservice.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Chinese (includes Cantonese and Mandarin)

Intake hours: Monday – Friday 9AM-5PM






Does this organization charge for services? yes –nominal fee




Services provided

















none


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Chinese Mutual Aid Association 1016 W. Argyle St.

Chicago, IL 60640


Fax: (773) 784-2984

Website: www.chinesmutualaid.org



Does this organization consult with private attorneys? no


What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Burmese,

Bosnian, Filipino, Taiwanese, and English

Intake hours: Monday–Friday 9AM-5PM by appointment only



Does this organization accept intake by email? yes ([email protected])




Services provided



N-600 no application for certificate of citizenship: yes














none



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DePaul College of Law Asylum and Legal Clinic Mailing address: Physical address:

1 E. Jackson 14 E. Jackson, Suite 100

Chicago, IL 60604 Chicago IL, 60604

Phone: (312) 362-8294

Fax: (312) 362-6915






Intake hours: The Clinic only handles a limited number of cases referred from immigrant-serving community-based

organizations, with priority given to partner community-based organizations Does this organization accept intake by mail? no



What geographical area does this organization cover? Illinois

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? lower income individuals in asylum and immigration matters


Services provided The Clinic only handles a limited number of cases referred from immigrant-serving community-based organizations,

with priority given to partner community-based organizations







I-130 alien relative petition: yes, in connection with other applications






I-131 application for travel document: yes- only in connection with other applications

I-765 application for employment authorization: yes- only in connection with other applications

I-90 application for replacement green card: yes – for existing clients


DACA, U visas, T visas, VAWA, Asylum


Bond hearings: yes – only in limited cases



Appeals to BIA: yes – only for existing clients


Deportation (motion to suppress): yes

Limited representation in federal court--federal appeals only

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Diocese of Davenport, Immigration Program 780 W. Central Park Ave

Davenport, IA 52804

Phone: (563) 324-1911

Fax: (563) 888-4383

Website: www.davenportdiocese.org






Intake hours: Monday–Friday 8AM-4:30PM










Services provided











I601A Provisional Waivers: yes







Temporary Protected Status, VAWA, DACA


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Diversity Service Center of Iowa 119 Sycamore, Ste. 420

Muscatine, IA 52761


Fax: (563) 264-8088

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/diversityservicecenterofiowa






Intake hours: Monday–Friday 9AM-4:30PM



Does this organization accept intake by email? yes ([email protected] & [email protected])



Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal fee)



Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no, but will perform work pro bono when needed

Services provided











Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601 and I-601A): yes






I-817 family unity, I-539 change of status, I-821 (Temporary Protected Status), I-821D (DACA), I-102 (Replacement of I-

94), I-129F (Petition for Fiance)


https://sites.google.com/site/diversityservicecenterofiowa

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Erie Neighborhood House 1347 W. Erie

Chicago, IL 60642

Phone: (312) 666-3430

Fax: (312) 666-3955

Website: eriehouse.org






Intake hours: Immigration consultations on a walk-in basis Tuesdays and Saturdays between 9:30am and 12:30pm

(West Town office at 1347 W Erie St.)

We have also begun consultations at our Little Village office, 4225 W 25th St. Chicago, IL 60623. 1st and 3rd Friday

from 10am – 1pm, first come first served.






Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no

Does this organization charge for services? yes, we have a set fee schedule



Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes, but we will not deny anyone services if they are unable

to pay the full fee

Services provided











Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes I-601A and other waivers on a limited basis






DACA, U visas


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Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago, Inc. 1730 W. Greenleaf Avenue

Chicago, IL 60626

Phone: (773) 508-0303

Fax: (773) 508-0309

Website: www.ecachicago.org.




Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no.

What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Amharic, Arabic, French, Oromiffa, Russian, Tigrigna,

Swahili

Intake hours: By appointment M-F, 9:00-5:00





What geographical area does this organization cover? No limitations but focuses on Chicago and surrounding Illinois areas.

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Serves all clients and focuses on Refugees & Immigrants.

Does this organization charge for services? yes, nominal fees

Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes, nominal fees

Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no, all nominal fees are standard.

Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? no

Services provided (does the organization provide any of the following services?)

















I-730 asylum applications (no representation before Asylum Court/Officer)

No representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals or in federal court

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Family Focus Aurora 550 Second Ave

Aurora, IL 60505

phone: (630) 256-7017

fax: (630) 844-2569

website: www.family-focus.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Spanish and English






What geographical area does this organization cover? all Chicago Area and some out of state.





Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes, but if client is unable to pay for serves we provide it at

no charge.

Services provided

















DACA, Temporary Protected Status


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Frida Kahlo Community Organization 1244 W. 18th St.

Chicago, IL 60608

Phone: (312) 421-7599












Does this organization charge for services? yes- nominal fee; payment plans available

Services provided











Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes (I-601)






I-817 family unity


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Hanul Family Alliance Chicago office:

5008 N. Kedzie Ave.

Chicago, IL 60625

Phone: (773) 478-8851 (collect calls

accepted)

Fax: (773) 478-8552

Website: www.hanulusa.org

Mount Prospect office:

1166 S. Elmhurst Rd.

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Phone: (847) 439-5195 (collect calls

accepted)

Fax: (847) 439-5197

e-mail: [email protected]

open Monday–Friday 8:30AM-

4:30PM

Lake County office:

333 E. IL Route 83, Suite B-6

Mundelein, IL 60060

Phone: 847-393-7488

Fax: 847-393-7517

e-mail: [email protected]

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes (Mount Prospect

only) Does this organization have attorneys on staff? no



What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English and Korean

Intake hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM



Does this organization accept intake by email? yes at [email protected] or [email protected]

What geographical area does this organization cover? Chicago metropolitan area and suburbs


Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal fee; waivers available; citizenship applications free)


Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes (125% of federal poverty level)


Services provided

















I-539 application to extend/change nonimmigrant status




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Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of Chicago (HIAS Chicago) 216 W. Jackson, Ste. 700

Chicago, IL 60606

Phone: (312) 357-4666

Fax: (312) 855-3291

Website: www.hiaschicago.org

Community Office sites:

135 N Arlington Heights Rd #104 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Intake by appointment, walk-ins welcome

Phone: (847) 392-8820

Fax: (847) 392-3221

5150 W. Golf Rd., Skokie, IL 60077

Intake by appointment only

Phone: (847) 568-5200

Fax: (847) 568-5125





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Intake hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30AM-5PM, Friday, 8:30AM-4PM




What geographical area does this organization cover? Chicago metropolitan area






Services provided

















DACA


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Highland Park – Highwood Legal Aid Clinic 1830 Green Bay Road, PO Box 256, Highland Park, IL 60035

phone: 847-926-1867

fax: none

website: www.hphlegalaid.org

Intake hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 to noon, Saturday Clinics once each month

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? pending



Does this organization coordinate pro bono services with private attorneys? yes

What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Spanish

Intake:

Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes. 847-926-1867




What geographical area does this organization cover? Highland Park and Highwood, IL

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? residents of Highland Park and Highwood


Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes—clients must have household income below

250% of federal poverty guidelines

Services provided

















DACA


http://www.hphlegalaid.org/

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Hispanic American Community Education & Services, Inc. (HACES) 641 Lorraine Ave.

Waukegan, IL 60085

phone: (847) 244-0300

fax: (847) 244-0302

www.haces.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Spanish, Romanian, English

Intake hours: Monday – Friday 9AM-5PM





Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Spanish speaking

Does this organization charge for services? yes (donations accepted)



Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes--family discounts available

Services provided

















Temporary Protected Status, DACA, DS-2029 Birth abroad report, I-912 Request for fee waiver, visitor’s visa


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Immigration Project 211 Landmark Drive, Suite B3A Normal IL 61761

Mailing address = P.O. Box 1503, Bloomington, IL 61702-1503

Phone: (309) 829-8703 (central Illinois)

Fax: (309) 807-2753

Website: www.immigrationproject.org






Intake hours: Scheduling hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 10AM-4PM; intakes by appointment only




What geographical area does this organization cover? All of Central and Southerm Illinois

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? lower income individuals (250% of federal poverty level)

Does this organization charge for services? yes (some services offered without charge)




Services provided






N-336 request for a hearing on a decision in naturalization proceedings: yes












Temporary Protected Status, U visas, DACA, asylum (limited)


Bond hearings: no

Removal proceedings/ defense on merits: yes (limited)

Relief from removal: yes (limited)

Appeals to BIA: yes



http://www.uscis.gov/n-336

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Indo-American Center 6328 N. California Ave.

Chicago, IL 60659


Fax: (773) 973-0157

Website: www.indoamerican.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, and Puujabi

Intake hours: Monday – Friday 10AM-5PM by appointment only








Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes (above or below 150% of poverty level)

Services provided

















I-129F petition for alien fiancé; I-539 application to change/extend nonimmigrant status


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Instituto del Progreso Latino Mailing address: 2520 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608

Physical address: 2555 S. Blue Island Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60608

Phone: (773) 890-0055

Fax: (773) 376-8786

Website: www.idpl.org






Intake hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM-7PM; by appointment





Does this organization serve a particular clientele? lower income individuals

Does this organization charge for services? yes--flat fee but waivers available for low-income clients; $10.00 donation

for postage

Services provided

















DACA


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International Community Alliance 4433 Broadway

Gary, IN 46409

Phone: (219) 980-4636 (collect callls accepted)

Fax: (219) 980-3244

Website: www.icanwi.org

Suboffice: 4506 Todd Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312 [Intake Thursday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm]

Phone: (219) 397-7465

Fax: (219) 397-8065






Intake hours: Tuesday – Friday 10AM-4PM




What geographical area does this organization cover? northwest Indiana—will take clients from Illinois






Services provided

















asylum; Temporary Protected Status


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Justice for Our Neighbors 77 W Washington St, Suite 1820

Chicago, IL 60602

phone: (312) 346-9766 x739

fax: (312) 284-4936

website: www.jfonnic.org

Aurora Clinic

1st Saturday of each month

551 S 4th St

Aurora, IL 60505

(630) 391-6906

[email protected]

Chicago Clinic

4th Saturday of each month

2120 N Mozart St

Chicago, IL 60647

(872) 333-1211

[email protected]

Rockford Clinic

4th Sunday of each month

214 N Court St

Rockford, IL 61103

(815) 408-0498

[email protected]





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Spanish, Polish

Intake hours: 1st Saturday, 4th Saturday, 4th Sunday of each month through clinics only (appointment required)





What geographical area does this organization cover? northern Illinois (Illinois roughly north of I-80)

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Any immigrant whose income is within 200% of the federal poverty

guidelines (or who has a financial hardship).


















Asylum, Temporary Protected Status, DACA, everything else EXCEPT employment-based immigration cases (though we

can do R-1 cases if the potential client falls within our income guidelines).


Bond hearings, removal proceedings/ defense on merits, relief from removal, appeals to BIA, motions to reopen


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Korean American Community Services 4300 N. California Ave.

Chicago, IL 60618


Fax: (773) 583-7009

Website: www.kacschicago.org

Suboffice: 664 N. Milwaukee Ave. #213

Prospect Heights, IL 60070


Fax: (847) 520-7078





Is this organization registered with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General? yes

Is this organization registered with the Chicago Department of Consumer Services? yes

What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Korean, and Spanish







Does this organization charge for services? nominal fees for all immigration services















I-864 affidavit of support: yes



DACA


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Korean American Resource and Cultural Center 6212 N. Lincoln Ave.

Chicago, IL 60659

Phone: (773) 588-9158

Fax: (773) 588-9159

Website: www.chicagokrcc.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Korean and Spanish

Intake hours: Monday–Friday 9AM-5PM by appointment only







Services provided

















none


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LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago) 120 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 900

Chicago, IL 60603


Fax: (312) 341-1041

Website: www.lafchicago.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? French, Spanish, and English, and will provide interpreter for

other languages

Intake hours: Appointments made by phone only




What geographical area does this organization cover? state of Illinois

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? lower income individuals, crime and trafficking victims


Services provided

Naturalization/citizenship

none




I-485 application for adjustment of status: in some cases

Consular processing: in some cases





I-90 application for replacement green card: sometimes


U visas, T visas, VAWA


Bond hearings: no

Removal proceedings/ defense on merits: sometimes

Relief from removal: sometimes

Appeals to BIA: no

Motions to reopen: sometimes


Petitions for review

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Latinos Progresando 3047 W. Cermak Rd.

Chicago, IL 60623


Fax: (773) 542-9252

Website: www.latinospro.org






Intake hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9AM-2PM, Saturdays 8-11AM










Services provided

















DACA, U visas, VAWA adjustment and consular processing, fingerprinting


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Life Span Center for Legal Services 70 E. Lake Street, Suite 700

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: (312) 408-1210

Fax: (312) 408-1233

Website: www.life-span.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Arabic, English, Polish, and Spanish

Intake hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30AM-12 noon





Does this organization serve a particular clientele? victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children

Does this organization charge for services? no (must meet income guidelines)

Services provided


none












U visas, VAWA


motions to reopen (for pre-existing clients only)


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Mano a Mano Family Resource Center

6 E Main St. Round Lake Park, IL 60073 Phone: 847-201-1521 Fax: 847-270-3209 Website: www.mamfrc.org

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization have attorneys on staff? no Does this organization consult with private attorneys? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? Mano a Mano connects community

members with private attorneys by offering space for free consultations. Services rendered beyond the free

consultations are not coordinated by Mano a Mano.


Intake hours: By appointment only. Round Lake Location: Monday 9:30am-6:30pm, Thursday 1pm-6:30pm and First

Saturday of each month 11:30am-3:30pm. Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes. Although Mano a Mano conducts pre-screens by phone, the initial

consultation is required to be in person. Exceptions can be made for special circumstances. Does this organization accept intake by mail? no Does this organization accept intake by fax? no Does this organization accept intake by email? no What geographical area does this organization cover? All of Lake County, with clients served in Cook and McHenry

Counties Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Mano a Mano welcomes everybody regardless of their nationality.

However, the majority of our clients are Latino.

Does this organization charge for services? yes, Mano a Mano charges nominal fees. Services provided


N-400 application for naturalization: yes N-600 application for certificate of citizenship: yes N-648 medical disability waiver: yes N-565 application for replacement certificate: yes Family-based immigration

I-129F-Fiance Petition: yes

I-130 Alien relative petition: yes I-360 self-petition: no I-485 application for adjustment of status: no Consular processing: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence: yes

I-131 Parole in Place: yes I-765 application for employment authorization: yes I-90 application for replacement green card: yes


I-821D-Deferred action for Childhood Arrivals; I-821: TPS; I-918: U-Visa; FBI rap sheets; FOIA requests; document

translations

No representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals or in federal court.

http://www.mamfrc.org/

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Migrant and Immigrant Community Action (MICA) Project 1600 South Kingshighway, Suite 2N

St. Louis, MO 63110

phone: (314) 995-6995

fax: (314) 735-4359

website: www.mica-project.org

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes.





Intake hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM

Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes at (314) 995-6995




What geographical area does this organization cover? southern Illinois, eastern and southern Missouri


Does this organization charge for services? yes on sliding scale that accommodates anyone under 300% of the poverty

line

Services provided

















Asylum, Temporary Protected Status, DACA


Bond hearings: yes



Appeals to BIA: yes



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Mil Mujeres Legal Services 310 S. Peoria St. #305

Chicago, IL 60607

Phone: (312) 219-2031

Fax: (312) 219-2424

Website: www.milmujeres.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Spanish/English


Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes at (312) 219-2031

Does this organization accept intake by mail? yes (inquiries)

Does this organization accept intake by fax? yes (inquiries)

Does this organization accept intake by email? yes (inquiries) at [email protected]

What geographical area does this organization cover? nationwide: 15 offices including DC, Philadelphia, Raleigh,

Atlanta, Orlando, New Orleans, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Fresno, Oxnard, San Bernardino, Los

Angeles,

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? focus on low-income Latino women, but we also service men and

young DACA applicants

Does this organization charge for services? yes--flat fees for specific services

Services provided


none












U visa, VAWA, T visa, DACA


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Muslim Women Resource Center 6445 N. Western Ave, Suite 301

Chicago, IL 60645

Phone: (773) 764-1686

Fax: (773) 764-6753

Website: www.mwrcnfp.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Arabic, Burmese, Dari, English, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, and Pashto

Intake hours:




Does this organization accept intake by email? yes

What geographical area does this organization cover? Illinois residents

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? everyone is served but the target community is Asian





Services provided

















none


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National Immigrant Justice Center 208 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 1300

Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: (312) 660-1370 (collect calls accepted at (312) 263-0901)

Fax: (312) 660-1505

Website: www.immigrantjustice.org

National Immigrant Justice Center – Indiana Office

203 S. Main St., Suite 6

Goshen, IN 46526

Phone: (312) 660-1370

Fax: (312) 660-1505





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, French, and Spanish (other languages may be available

upon request)

Intake hours:

By appointment: please call 312-660-1370 or email [email protected] to schedule a

consultation appointment.

Detention Intake: Tuesdays 11AM-2PM: (312) 263-0901 for collect calls, (312) 660-1370 for all other calls Asylum Intake: Thursdays 9AM-12 noon: (773) 672-6555

Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Intake: Thursdays 2PM-4:30PM: (773) 672-6550



Does this organization accept intake by email? yes, please email [email protected] or

complete the online intake through www.illinoislegalaidoneline.org or www.immigrantjustice.org

What geographical area does this organization cover? Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Kentucky. The federal litigation

and LGBT immigrant rights project has no geographic limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? lower income individuals (household income 200% or below federal

poverty level)

Does this organization charge for services? nominal fees for most services (waivers available)




Services provided














http://www.immigrantjustice.org/



http://www.illinoislegalaidoneline.org/

http://www.immigrantjustice.org/

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Asylum; Withholding of Removal; Relief under Torture Convention; DACA, NACARA; Temporary Protected Status; Late

amnesty (CSS/LULAC); orders of supervision; Stay of Removal; Credible fear parole requests; Relief under Violence

Against Women Act (VAWA); Visas for victims of human trafficking and crimes (U and T visas)

The LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative provides immigration-related legal services or referrals to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and

transgendered individuals


Bond hearings: yes



Appeals to BIA: yes



Habeas petitions: yes

Petitions for review: yes

Class actions: yes

Other federal court representation: yes (in limited circumstances)

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Northwestern University School of Law Bluhm Legal Clinic, Children and Family Justice Center,

Asylum Law Project 357 E. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (312) 503-8576 (collect calls accepted) or (866) 783-8576 (toll-free)

Fax: (312) 503-8977

Website: www.law.northwestern.edu/clinic

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? not applicable


Does this organization consult with outside attorneys? yes


What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English and Spanish (translators for other languages may be

provided upon request and with notice)

Intake hours: no set hours (no general intake)




What geographical area does this organization cover? Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? individuals under 21; parents with children whose children do not

have an independent claim for relief


Services provided


none




I-485 application for adjustment of status: yes (if associated with asylum or other persecution based status)

Consular processing: yes (if associated with asylum or other persecution based status)

Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes (if associated with asylum or other persecution based status)


I-131 application for travel document: yes (if associated with asylum or other persecution based status)

I-765 application for employment authorization: yes (if associated with asylum or other persecution based status)

I-90 application for replacement green card: yes (for pre-existing clients only)


T and U visas; VAWA; asylum; Special Immigrant Juvenile Status


Bond hearings: yes



Appeals to BIA: yes



petitions for review

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Pan-African Association 6163 N Broadway St. Chicago, IL 60660

phone: 773-381-9723

fax: 773-381-9727

website: www.panafricanassociation.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, French, Spanish, Creole, Amharic, Tigrinya, Kinyrwanda,

Swahili, Burmese, Nepali, English






What geographical area does this organization cover? state of Illinois

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? all eligible





Services provided

















Temporary Protected Status


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Polish American Association 3834 N. Cicero Ave.

Chicago, IL 60641

Phone: (773) 282-8206 x342 (collect calls not accepted)

Fax: (773) 282-1324

Website: www.polish.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Polish, Russian, Slovakian, and Ukrainian

Intake hours: Monday to Thursday 9AM-5PM, Friday 9AM-3PM










Services provided

















none


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Pui Tak Center 2216 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

phone: (312) 328-1188

fax: (312) 328-7452

website: www.puitak.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Cantonese, Mandarin

Intake hours: Friday 9AM-4PM

Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes.




What geographical area does this organization cover? Chicago – Chinatown, Armour Square

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Chinese





Services provided





N-565 application for replacement certificate: no











none


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RefugeeOne 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 401

Chicago, IL 60640


Fax: (773) 989-0484

Website: www.refugeeone.org

Suboffice: 1020 Glen Flora Ave., Ste. 204, Waukegan, IL 60085


Fax: (847) 244-4371





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Chicago Office: Arabic, Armenian, Assyrian, Bosnian, Burmese,

Cambodian, English, French, German, Iranian, Italian, Oromo (Ethiopian), Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali,

Spanish, and Ukranian

Waukegan Office: English and Spanish only

Intake hours: by appointment only








Doe this organization have income guidelines for determing fees? yes


Services provided

Naturalization/ citizenship N-400 application for naturalization: yes




Family-based immigration I-130 alien relative petition: yes

I-360 self-petition: Waukegan only



Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): Waukegan only





Other immigration benefits Temporary Protected Status, I-817 family unity, I-539 application to change/extend non-immigrant status


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The Resurrection Project 1818 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60608

phone: (312) 666-1323

fax: (312) 942-1123

website: www.resurrectionproject.org






Intake hours: set by appointment only











Services provided

















DACA


http://www.resurrectionproject.org/

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Spanish Community Center 309 N. Eastern Avenue

Joliet, IL 60432 Phone: 815-727-3683 Fax: 815-727-9459 Website: www.spanishcenter.org

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? pending Does this organization have attorneys on staff? no Does this organization consult with private attorneys? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes


Intake hours: By appointment Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Evening hours and other days

available as needed.

Does this organization accept intake by phone? no Does this organization accept intake by mail? no Does this organization accept intake by fax? no Does this organization accept intake by email? no What geographical area does this organization cover? Will County, Joliet, surrounding areas. Does this organization serve a particular clientele? all are welcome.

Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal fee: waiver available)

Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific service? yes


Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis: no (fees are subject to adjustment for individuals who demonstrate

an inability to pay).

Services provided


N-400 application for naturalization: yes N-600 application for certificate of citizenship: yes N-648 medical disability waiver: yes N-565 application for replacement certificate: yes


I-130 alien relative petition: yes I-360 self-petition: yes I-485 application for adjustment of status: yes Consular processing: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence: yes I-131 application for travel document: yes I-765 application for employment authorization: yes I-90 application for replacement green card: yes


DACA, I-129F fiancé petition


http://www.spanishcenter.org/

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United African Organization Address: 3424 S. State Street, Suite 3C8-2, Chicago, IL 60616

phone: (312) 949-9980

fax: (312) 949-9981

website: http://uniteafricans.org/





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, French, Spanish, Twi






What geographical area does this organization cover? Mostly the Chicagoland area, but also all of Illinois

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Most of our clients are African immigrants and refugees, but we have

clients from other communities as well.

Does this organization charge for services? yes--nominal fees


Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no.


Services provided

















Temporary Protected Status, DACA


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Valparaiso University Law School Immigration Clinic 510 Freeman St.

Valparaiso, IN 46383

phone: (219) 465-7903

fax: (219) 465-7897

website: http://www.valpo.edu/law/current-students/law-clinic

Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? not applicable


Does this organization consult with private attorneys? no



Intake hours: no general intake hours





What geographical area does this organization cover? northwest Indiana and Chicago

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? non-citizens


Services provided


none












Asylum, DACA, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)


Bond hearings: yes



Appeals to BIA: yes



Habeas petitions: yes

Petitions for review: yes

Class actions: yes

Other federal court representation: yes

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Vietnamese Association of Illinois 5110 N Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60640

phone: (773) 728-3700

fax: (773) 728-0497

Website: www.hnvi.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Vietnamese, Chinese, French, Arabic

Intake hours: 9:00am-5:00pm

Does this organization accept intake by phone? (specific phone number) yes



Does this organization accept intake by email? yes – [email protected]

What geographical area does this organization cover? not specified

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? yes





Services provided

















none


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World Relief Chicago 3507 W. Lawrence Ave.

Chicago, IL 60625


Fax: (773) 583-9410

Website: http://worldreliefchicago.org/immigrant-legal-services and http://worldreliefchicago.org/citizenship-services





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Spanish, French, German

Intake hours: call for more information on appointment and walk-in hours






Does this organization charge for services? yes: nominal consultation fee of $50, discount is provided to those clients

whose income are below 150% of the poverty guidelines)



Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? discount is provided to those clients whose income are below

150% of the poverty guidelines

Services provided









Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes (1-601A provision waivers only)





Other immigration benefits VAWA and U Visas; DACA

Representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals Bond hearings: no



Appeals to BIA: yes



http://worldreliefchicago.org/immigrant-legal-services

http://worldreliefchicago.org/citizenship-services

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World Relief DuPage/Aurora Aurora office:

73 S. La Salle St.

Aurora, IL 60505


Fax: (630) 906-9722

Wheaton office:

1825 College Ave., Ste. 230

Wheaton, IL 60187


Fax: (630) 462-8103

Website: http://worldreliefdupageaurora.org/




Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes- for in office Clinics

What languages does this organization’s staff speak? English, Spanish, French and access to over 30 other languages

Intake hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30AM-5PM; By appointment only



Does this organization accept intake by email? yes (go to website)






Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? No, but we scale our fees based on how many family members

and based on client income, payment plans and discounts will be discussed

Services provided






Representation at USCIS interviews: yes






Waiver applications (I-212, I-601A and I-601): yes

I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence: yes (battered spouse waiver)

I-131 application for travel document, re-entry permit, advanced parole: yes




DACA, DACA renewal and DACA-based advanced parole, U visas; VAWA; I-102 application to replace nonimmigrant

entry document; I-539 application to extend/change nonimmigrant status; I-730 refugee/asylee relative petitions; I-824

application for action on approved application or petition; K visas; asylum adjustment; refugee adjustment; Temporary

Protected Status; refugee adjustments


http://worldreliefdupageaurora.org/

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World Relief Moline 1204 4th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

Phone: (309) 764-2279

Fax: (309) 764-2399

Website: www.worldrelief.org





What languages does this organization’s staff speak? Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, Uzbek, Russian, Turkish

Intake hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-3:30PM





What geographical area does this organization cover? Rock Island County

Does this organization serve a particular clientele? refugees





Services provided














Other immigration benefits none


Documents

Illinois Immigration Services Directory · The Illinois Immigration Services Directory lists not-for-profit organizations that provide immigration legal services to clients in Illinois,