Illinois Immigration Services Directory

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1 Illinois Immigration Services Directory June 2017 Edition Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

2 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 June We welcome any additions, corrections, or comments that will make this directory more useful and complete. Department of Justice recognition: The US Department of Justice Office of Legal Access Programs has the authority to recognize non-profit agencies that have sufficient resources and experience in immigration matters and charge reasonable fees. A 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 Board of Immigration Appeals (full accreditation). The regulations governing recognition and accreditation are at 8 CFR This directory lists only organizations that have received recognition, have at least one attorney on staff, or provide services through arrangements with attorneys. Some not-for-profit organizations not listed in this directory also offer assistance with immigration applications; however, if they are not recognized by the Justice Department 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 or us at info@icirr.org. Please note that ICIRR does not accept cases. 1

3 ORGANIZATIONS LISTED Addison Public Library... 4 Administer Justice... 5 Alliance for Immigrant Neighbors... 6 Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment (AFIRE)... 7 Arab American Family Services... 8 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago... 9 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque (Iowa) Catholic Charities Diocese of Rockford, Immigration & Refugee Services Centro de Informacion Centro Romero Chicago Irish Immigrant Support Chicago Legal Clinic Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome Network Chinese American Service League Chinese Mutual Aid Association Community Activism Law Alliance (CALA) DePaul College of Law Asylum and Legal Clinic Diocese of Davenport Immigration Program (Iowa) Diversity Service Center of Iowa Erie Neighborhood House Esperanza Legal Assistance Center Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago Family Focus Aurora Father Gary Graf Center Frida Kahlo Community Organization Hana Center Hanul Family Alliance Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of Chicago (HIAS Chicago) Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic Hispanic American Community Education & Services, Inc. (HACES) Immigration Project Indo-American Center Instituto del Progreso Latino International Community Alliance (Indiana) Iraqi Mutual Aid Society LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago) Latinos Progresando Life Span Center for Legal Services Logan Square Neighborhood Association Mano A Mano Family Resource Center Migrant and Immigrant Community Action (MICA) Project (Missouri) Mil Mujeres Legal Services Muslim Women Resource Center National Immigrant Justice Center Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Bluhm Legal Clinic, Children and Family Justice Center Pan African Association Polish American Association Pui Tak Center RefugeeOne The Resurrection Project Rock Valley College

4 Spanish Community Center United African Organization Valparaiso University Law School Immigration Clinic (Indiana) Vietnamese Association of Illinois West Suburban Action Project (PASO) World Relief Chicago World Relief DuPage/Aurora World Relief Moline

5 Addison Public Library 4 Friendship Plaza Addison, IL phone: website: addisonlibrary.org Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Spanish Intake hours: We offer a paper intake form that must be completed prior to someone being accepted to work with us. The intake form must be picked up and returned at our location. Does this organization accept intake by phone? no Does this organization accept intake by mail? (see above) What geographical area does this organization cover? Addison, IL. We do not require that someone have a library card Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no Does this organization charge for services? no N-600 application for certificate of citizenship: no N-648 medical disability waiver: no N-565 application for replacement certificate: no I-360 self-petition (including VAWA): 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 Temporary Protected Status, DACA 4

6 Administer Justice 1750 Grandstand Place, Suite 15 Elgin, IL phone: (847) fax: (847) website: 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 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-Thursday 9AM-4:30PM; 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 ? yes at help@administerjustice.org 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. 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 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 VAWA, T Visa, and U Visa 5

7 Alliance for Immigrant Neighbors 382 S Mount Prospect Road Des Plaines, IL phone: website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Spanish, Tagalog & Mandarin Chinese Intake hours: Tuesdays 3-7pm; Wednesdays 3-7pm; Saturdays 9am-1pm Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes, Does this organization accept intake by ? yes, with a follow-up phone call at info@allianceforimmigrants.org 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 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? yes Naturalization/citizenship I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes DACA 6

8 Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment (AFIRE) 1332 W. Irving Park Rd. phone: website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? no Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes (one attorney) Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Tagalog Intake hours: Does this organization accept intake by phone? (specific phone number) yes, (773) What geographical area does this organization cover? Metropolitan Chicago and surrounding suburbs Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Filipino immigrants Does this organization charge for services? no : AFIRE offer free pro bono consultations with an immigration attorney whose expertise is primarily naturalization and family-based immigration. 7

9 Arab American Family Services 9044 S. Octavia Bridgeview, IL phone: fax: website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes (based on the case) What languages does this organization s staff speak? Arabic, English, Polish and Spanish Intake hours: Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes: What geographical area does this organization cover? Chicagoland area, south and southwest suburbs Does this organization serve a particular clientele? open to all Does this organization charge for services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes N-648 medical disability waiver: no I-360 self-petition (including VAWA): no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no Asylum, U visas, T visas, DACA (renewals only), refugee/asylee family petition, 1-129F fiancé petition Representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals Bond hearings, removal proceedings/ defense on merits, relief from removal, motions to reopen, appeals to BIA Representation in federal court Habeas petitions, petitions for review, class actions 8

10 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago 205 W. Monroe, Suite #200 Chicago, IL phone: (312) (2:00-4:00pm) fax: (312) website: Sub-offices: Casa Esperanza Wednesday (by Appointment only) 1115 N. 23 rd Ave Melrose Park, IL Phone: (312) (2:00-4:00PM) Catholic Charities West Regional Services Monday, Wednesday and Friday (by appointment only) 1400 S. Austin Cicero, IL Phone: (708) (2:00-4:00PM) Fax: (708) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Lake County Region Monday Friday 671 S. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL Phone: (847) (2:00-4:00PM) Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine Tuesday and Thursday (by appointment only) 1170 N. River Rd. Des Plaines, IL Phone: (312) (2:00-4:00PM) Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English and Spanish Intake hours: Monday Friday 2-4PM for all offices (by appointment only); What geographical area does this organization cover? Primarily Cook and Lake Counties, but no limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212, I-601A, and I-601): yes 9

11 I-539 application to extend/change nonimmigrant status I-824 application for action on approved application or petition Refugee, Asylee, and Cuban adjustments and other humanitarian visa petitions; U visas; VAWA, applications, and other humanitarian visas applications 10

12 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque 1229 Mt. Loretta Avenue Dubuque, IA phone: (563) or (800) (toll-free) fax: (563) website: Other immigration offices: th St SE suite Kimball Ave Cedar Rapids, Iowa Waterloo, IA Phone (319) Phone: (319) Fax: (319) Fax: (319) Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes 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 ? 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 serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal fee; waivers available) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes 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 11

13 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 12

14 Catholic Charities Diocese of Rockford, Immigration & Refugee Services 6116 Mulford Village Drive, Suite 8 Rockford, IL phone: (815) fax: (815) website: catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes (affiliated with CLINIC) Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Arabic, Dinka, French, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Burmese, Chin, 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) Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal fee; waivers available) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no DACA, Temporary Protected Status, V status, I-129F 13

15 Centro de Informacion 28 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL phone: (847) (collect calls accepted in emergency cases only) fax: (847) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English and Spanish Intake hours: Monday Friday 9AM-5PM What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes (waivers available) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no I-539 application to change/extend nonimmigrant status, Temporary Protected Status, DACA, U visas 14

16 Centro Romero 6216 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL phone: (773) fax: (773) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English and Spanish 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 I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no I-131 application for travel document: no Temporary Protected Status, NACARA, DACA 15

17 Chicago Irish Immigrant Support 4626 N Knox Ave., #301. Chicago, IL phone: (312) (collect calls accepted) fax: (312) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? no Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English Intake hours: We host legal clinics two to three times per month. These clinics provide a free face to face consultation with an immigration attorney. 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 I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): not standalones; would consider as part of a full affirmative application none 16

18 Chicago Legal Clinic 1914 S. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL phone: (312) (collect calls not accepted) fax: (312) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? no Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Italian, French, and Spanish Intake hours: Monday Friday 9AM-5PM (by appointment only) What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal consultation fee of $50.00; waivers available) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes Temporary Protected Status; VAWA, low-cost powers of attorney and short-term guardianships Representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals Removal proceedings/ defense on merits, relief from removal, motions to reopen, appeals to BIA Representation in federal court petitions for review, mandamus actions 17

19 Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome Network 824 Hoffman St. Hammond, IN phone: ext. 106 fax: website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Spanish, Albanian, Arabic; 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 ? legal@thewelcomenet.org 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 for services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? reductions considered on a case-by-case basis Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes Temporary Protected Status, DACA No representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals or in federal court 18

20 Chinese American Service League 2141 S. Tan Court Chicago, IL phone: (312) (collect calls not accepted) fax: (312) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Chinese (includes Cantonese and Mandarin) Intake hours: Monday Friday 9AM-5PM What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes nominal fee Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no None 19

21 Chinese Mutual Aid Association 1016 W. Argyle St. Chicago, IL phone: (773) (collect calls not accepted) fax: (773) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization consult with private attorneys? no Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services 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 mail? yes Does this organization accept intake by ? yes (lillid@chinesemutualaid.org) What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? no N-600 no application for certificate of citizenship: yes I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no none 20

22 Community Activism Law Alliance (CALA) 405 W Superior St, 7 th Floor #506 Chicago IL phone: (312) fax: (312) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? N/A Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes Does this organization consult with private attorneys? N/A Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? N/A What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Danish Intake hours: through the CALA Helpline Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes, CALA Helpline CALA (2252) What geographical area does this organization cover? Depends on program, but Helpline is for all of IL Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Depends on program; no restrictions for Helpline Does this organization charge for services? no N-648 medical disability waiver: no I-360 self-petition (including VAWA): yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes Asylum, Temporary Protected Status, U visas, T visas, DACA, VAWA Representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals Bond hearings, removal proceedings/ defense on merits, relief from removal, motions to reopen, appeals to BIA Representation in federal court Habeas petitions, petitions for review. class actions (in collaboration with other law firms) 21

23 DePaul College of Law Asylum and Legal Clinic 14 E. Jackson, Suite 100 Chicago IL, Mailing address 1 E. Jackson Chicago, IL phone: (312) fax: (312) Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? no Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English and Spanish 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 What geographical area does this organization cover? Illinois Does this organization serve a particular clientele? lower income individuals in asylum and immigration matters Does this organization charge for services? no The Clinic only handles a limited number of cases referred from immigrant-serving community-based organizations, with priority given to partner community-based organizations, in connection with other applications I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes - only in connection with other applications - only in connection with other applications for existing clients DACA, U visas, T visas, VAWA, asylum Representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals Bond hearings: yes only in limited cases Removal proceedings/ defense on merits: yes Relief from removal: yes 22

24 Appeals to BIA: yes only for existing clients Motions to reopen: yes Deportation (motion to suppress): yes Limited representation in federal court--federal appeals only 23

25 Diocese of Davenport, Immigration Program 780 W. Central Park Ave Davenport, IA phone: (563) fax: (563) website: Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English and Spanish Intake hours: Monday Friday 8AM-4:30PM What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes (waivers available) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes I-360 self-petition: yes I601A Provisional Waivers: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no Temporary Protected Status, VAWA, DACA 24

26 Diversity Service Center of Iowa 1514 Isett Avenue, Stop 2 Muscatine, IA phone: (563) (collect calls not accepted) fax: (563) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English and Spanish Intake hours: Monday Friday 9AM-4:30PM Does this organization accept intake by mail? yes Does this organization accept intake by fax? yes Does this organization accept intake by ? yes (multirosa@hotmail.com & dsciirma@hotmail.com) What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal fee) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no, but will perform work pro bono when needed N-648 medical disability waiver: no I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601 and I-601A): yes Temporary Protected Status, DACA, I-817 family unity, I-539 change of status, I-102 (replacement of I-94), I- 129F fiancé petition 25

27 Erie Neighborhood House 1347 W. Erie Chicago, IL phone: (312) fax: (312) website: eriehouse.org Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English and Spanish Intake hours: Immigration consultations on a walk-in (first-come, first-served) basis at the following sites: Tuesdays 8am, Saturdays 8:45am W Erie St Wednesdays 8:30am W Superior Fridays 8:30am W 25th St Does this organization accept intake by phone? no What geographical area does this organization cover? Illinois and beyond Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no Does this organization charge for services? yes, we have a set fee schedule Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no 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 I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes DACA, U visas 26

28 Esperanza Legal Assistance Center th Avenue, Suite 208 Moline, IL phone: (309) website: esperanzaqc.com/legal-assistance Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no Not at this time. What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Spanish Intake hours: Mondays and Thursdays 5PM to 9PM other hours by appointment. Walk-ins accepted. Does this organization accept intake by phone? yes; (309) Does this organization accept intake by ? yes; legalassistance@esperanzaqc.com What geographical area does this organization cover? Illinois/Iowa Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes We also are partnering with Ascentra Credit Union to offer microloans to assist with paying legal & filing fees. Eligibility guidelines apply. I-360 self-petition (including VAWA): yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes U visas, DACA 27

29 Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago, Inc W. Greenleaf Avenue Chicago, IL phone: (773) fax: (773) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes 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 Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM Does this organization accept intake by phone? no 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 (does the organization provide any of the following services?) I-360 self-petition: yes Consular processing: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no I-730 asylum applications (no representation before Asylum Court/Officer) 28

30 Family Focus Aurora 550 Second Ave Aurora, IL phone: (630) fax: (630) website: Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? Spanish and English Intake hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM Does this organization accept intake by phone? no What geographical area does this organization cover? all Chicago Area and some out of state. Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? no 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. I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes DACA, Temporary Protected Status, K-1 visas, U visas, humanitarian parole 29

31 Father Gary Graf Center th St. Waukegan, IL phone: fax: website: mbtcs.org Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? no Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? Spanish and English Intake hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM 7:30PM Friday 9AM-4:30PM Does this organization accept intake by phone? no What geographical area does this organization cover? Round Lake, Mundelein, Gurnee, North Chicago, Waukegan, Zion, and Beach Park Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Hispanic and Latino but we are open to everyone. Does this organization charge for services? Only if they are above poverty lines Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? no I-130 alien relative petition: no I-360 self-petition (including VAWA): 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 none 30

32 Frida Kahlo Community Organization 1244 W. 18 th St. 2 nd. Floor Chicago, IL phone: (312) Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Spanish Intake hours: Monday Friday 9AM-4PM What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes- nominal fee; payment plans available N-648 medical disability waiver: no I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes (I-601) family unity (I-817), U visas, DACA 31

33 Hana Center 4300 N. California Avenue Chicago, IL phone: (773) (collect calls not accepted) fax: (773) website: Northwest Center: 664 N. Milwaukee Ave. #213, Prospect Heights, IL phone: (847) (collect calls not accepted) fax: (847) Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes 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 Intake hours: Monday Friday 9AM-5PM What geographical area does this organization cover? Chicago metropolitan area Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? nominal fees except naturalization and DACA application services I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no I-864 affidavit of support: yes DACA 32

34 Hanul Family Alliance Chicago office: 5008 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL phone: (773) fax: (773) website: Mount Prospect office: 1166 S. Elmhurst Rd. Mount Prospect, IL phone: (847) fax: (847) open Monday Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM Lake County office: 250 Parkway Dr. Suite 150 Lincolnshire, IL phone: fax: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes (Mount Prospect and Chicago) Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes 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 mail? yes Does this organization accept intake by fax? yes Does this organization accept intake by ? yes at hanul@hanulusa.org or citizen@hanulusa.org What geographical area does this organization cover? Chicago metropolitan area and suburbs Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal fee; waivers available; citizenship applications free) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes (125% of federal poverty level) Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no I-539 application to extend/change nonimmigrant status: yes 33

35 Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of Chicago (HIAS Chicago) 216 W. Jackson, Ste. 700 Chicago, IL phone: fax: website: Community Office sites: 135 N Arlington Heights Rd #104 Buffalo Grove, IL intake by appointment, walk-ins welcome phone: (847) fax: (847) W. Golf Rd. Skokie, IL intake by appointment only phone: (847) fax: (847) Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no 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 Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes (nominal fee; waivers available) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no : DACA 34

36 Highland Park Highwood Legal Aid Clinic 1830 Green Bay Rd., Highland Park. IL phone: (847) website: Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? Spanish and Polish Intake hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Does this organization accept intake by phone? no What geographical area does this organization cover? Southern Lake Co. and Northern Cook Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Low-income clients Does this organization charge for services? No if client s income is within income guidelines I-360 self-petition (including VAWA): yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes U visas, T visas, VAWA, DACA No representation in immigration court, at the Board of Immigration Appeals, or in 35

37 Hispanic American Community Education & Services, Inc. (HACES) 820 W Greenwood Ave. Waukegan, IL phone: (847) fax: (847) Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? Spanish, Romanian, English Intake hours: Monday Friday 9AM-5PM What geographical area does this organization cover? no limitations Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Spanish speaking Does this organization charge for services? yes (donations accepted) Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? no Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes--family discounts available I-360 self-petition: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes Temporary Protected Status, DACA, DS-2029 Birth abroad report, I-912 Request for fee waiver, visitor s visa 36

38 Immigration Project 211 Landmark Drive, Suite B3A Normal IL Mailing address P.O. Box 1503 Bloomington, IL phone: (309) (central illinois) fax: (309) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Spanish Intake hours: Scheduling hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 10AM-4PM; intakes by appointment only What geographical area does this organization cover? central and southern 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) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes N-336 request for a hearing on a decision in naturalization proceedings: yes I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes Temporary Protected Status, U visas, DACA, asylum (limited) 37

39 Representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals Bond hearings: no Removal proceedings/ defense on merits: yes (limited) Relief from removal: yes (limited) Appeals to BIA: yes Motions to reopen: yes No representation in federal court 38

40 Indo-American Center 6328 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL phone: (773) (collect calls not accepted) fax: (773) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? No Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes; SABA Legal Clinic What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi Intake hours: Monday Saturday 10AM-5PM (walk-ins welcome) What geographical area does this organization cover? Greater Chicago Area Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no Does this organization charge for services? yes Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes for those below 150% of poverty level. Naturalization/ Citizenship I-360 self-petition: no I-485 application for adjustment of status: no Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence: no DACA 39

41 Instituto del Progreso Latino 2555 S. Blue Island Avenue Chicago, Illinois Mailing address 2520 S. Western Avenue Chicago, IL phone: (773) fax: (773) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? no What languages does this organization s staff speak? English and Spanish Intake hours: Monday Friday 8:30AM-5PM; by appointment What geographical area does this organization cover? Chicago metropolitan area Does this organization serve a particular clientele? low income individuals Does this organization charge for services? yes--flat fee but waivers available for low-income clients; $25.00 donation for legal review and processing 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 DACA (renewal only) 40

42 International Community Alliance 4433 Broadway Gary, IN phone: (219) (collect calls accepted) fax: (219) website: suboffice: 3616 Elm, East Chicago, IN [Intake Thursday, 10:00 am 4:00 pm] phone: (219) fax: (219) Is this organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English and Spanish Intake hours: Tuesday Friday 10AM-4PM Does this organization accept intake by mail? yes Does this organization accept intake by fax? yes Does this organization accept intake by ? yes at iilc4433@yahoo.com What geographical area does this organization cover? northwest Indiana will take clients from Illinois Does this organization serve a particular clientele? no limitations Does this organization charge for services? yes (waivers available) Does this organization charge a flat fee for specific services? yes Does this organization have income guidelines for determining fees? yes Does this organization charge on a sliding scale basis? yes I-360 self-petition: yes Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): yes asylum; Temporary Protected Status 41

43 Iraqi Mutual Aid Society 2600 W Peterson Ave, Suite 100 Chicago, IL phone: website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes What languages does this organization s staff speak? English, Arabic Intake hours: by appointment only Does this organization accept intake by phone? no What geographical area does this organization cover? Rogers Park, West Ridge Does this organization serve a particular clientele? Middle Eastern refugees and immigrants Does this organization charge for services? no N-648 medical disability waiver: no I-130 alien relative petition: no I-360 self-petition (including VAWA): 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 none No representation in immigration court, at the Board of Immigration Appeals or in federal court 42

44 LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago) 120 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 900 Chicago, IL phone: (312) (collect calls not accepted) fax: (312) website: Is this organization recognized by the US Department of Justice to practice immigration law? yes Does this organization have attorneys on staff? yes Does this organization coordinate pro bono (free) services with private attorneys? yes 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 Does this organization charge for services? no Naturalization/citizenship On occasion I-130 alien relative petition: no I-360 self-petition: yes I-485 application for adjustment of status: in some cases Consular processing: in some cases Waiver applications (I-212 and I-601): no I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence: in some cases I-131 application for travel document: no I-90 application for replacement green card: sometimes U visas, T visas, VAWA Representation before immigration judge or Board of Immigration Appeals Bond hearings: sometimes Removal proceedings/ defense on merits: sometimes Relief from removal: sometimes Appeals to BIA: sometimes Motions to reopen: sometimes 43