Immigration Services
The Immigration Program provides a full range of legal services to immigrants and their families. We work in partnership with Alameda County Rapid Response, California community colleges, and the Undocumented Student Program (USP) at UC Berkeley. We provide free legal advice and representation in a variety of cases including, but not limited to:
- Humanitarian Options: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Advance Parole, Asylum, U-visa, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and T-visa
- Family-Based Options: United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident petitioning for undocumented family member
- Removal Defense for those facing deportation
- Public Benefits: Legal advice about the immigration effects of receiving public benefits
- Employment Options: Visas through employers (our services are limited to consultations only)
We also offer social work services to youth clients needing additional support.
Eligibility for Services
We will determine your eligibility for services after we have completed an intake assessment. In general, our services are available to people who:
- Are referred by Alameda County Rapid Response network (ACILEP)
- Are a student at UC Berkeley
- Are a student or staff member at a California Community College
- Live in Alameda or Contra Costa County
- Meet our income eligibility requirements
For information about other service providers who may be able to help with your issue, please see our Immigration referrals page.
How to Access Our Services
You can reach us in one of the following ways:
Online:
- If you are a student at a California community college, use the #findyourally website to schedule an appointment with us.
- If you are a current UC Berkeley student (or graduated within the past six months), use the Undocumented Student Program website to schedule an appointment with us.
Phone: please call (510) 548-4040 and leave a message for the Immigration Program. Clearly state your full name, your phone number, and a brief description of your issue.