A curated collection of legal resources from trusted immigration organizations, covering waivers, unlawful presence, consular processing, adjustment of status, and more.
List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers ↗
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Download PDFThe EOIR List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers is a quarterly updated directory of nonprofit organizations, referral services, and attorneys who provide at least 50 hours of free legal immigration assistance to individuals in immigration proceedings.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
ilrc.org ↗
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Download PDFPractice Advisory: Understanding Unlawful Presence (I-601 / I-601A) (Mar 2019)
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Download PDFPractice Advisory: I-601A Provisional Waiver: Process, Updates & Pitfalls (Jun 2019)May need update to reflect post-Trump 2.0 standards.
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Download PDFPractice Advisory: Understanding Extreme Hardship in Waivers (Jan 2018)
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Download PDFUSCIS & BIA Affirm 3- and 10-Year ULP Bars Can Run in the U.S. (Aug 2023)
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Download PDFIntroduction to Consular Processing (Sep 2022)
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Download PDFOverview of Public Charge (May 2022)
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Download PDFUnderstanding I-212s: Prior Removal Orders & the Permanent Bar (Mar 2020)
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Download PDFAdjustment of Status Eligibility: Inspected & Admitted or Paroled (Oct 2024). Covers wave-throughs, EWI, TPS, DACA advance parole, military parole in place.
Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)
cliniclegal.org ↗
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View ResourceCompleting & Filing Form I-601A. Tips on answering each question + filing requirements.
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View ResourceQ&A with National Benefits Center (96% approval rates for I-601As)
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View ToolkitWaivers Toolkit. Extreme hardship declaration, factors, qualifying relative declaration, exhibits.
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View ResourceUSCIS Explains "Extreme Hardship" and How It Applies
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View ResourceBoard Affirms ULP Bars Continue to Run While Noncitizen Is in the U.S. (Feb 2023)
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View FAQFAQ on Public Charge for Intending Immigrants
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View ResourceUnauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL). How to Report
American Immigration Council
americanimmigrationcouncil.org ↗
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View Fact SheetThe Three and Ten Year Bars (Oct 2016). General overview of the bars and waiver process.
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
aila.org ↗
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View ArticleSix Things to Know About Stateside Processing of I-601A Waivers (Jan 2013)
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View DirectoryAttorney Referral Directory. Verify attorney credentials and find accredited immigration counsel.
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
nilc.org ↗
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View ResourceKnow Your Rights: Parents Detained by ICE (Nov 2025). Critical for families facing ICE enforcement.
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View ResourceOverview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs (Dec 2025). Updated for 2025 reconciliation bill (SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP changes).
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View ResourceKnow Your Rights: Trump Registration Requirement for Immigrants (Apr 2025). Covers registration risks including detention and deportation.
LawHelp.org: State-by-State Legal Aid Finder
lawhelp.org ↗
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Visit SiteDirects families to free and low-cost legal aid by state. Includes self-help resources and court forms.Important note: Only work with (1) a licensed attorney or (2) an accredited representative of a DOJ-recognized nonprofit. Notarios/immigration consultants are NOT lawyers.
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)
immigrantjustice.org ↗
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Visit SiteLegal consultations and representation for low-income immigrants (at or below 200% federal poverty line). Services: Green cards, citizenship, visas, deportation defense, DACA renewals.Phone: (312) 660-1370 | Tue, Wed, Thu 8:30am–4:30pm CT