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Free immigration legal help in Chicago
Nonprofits that help with citizenship, green cards, DACA, TPS, asylum and court cases. Several help in French and African languages.
Looking for a free immigration lawyer in Chicago, or low-cost help near you? This list covers nonprofit groups across the city, starting with the ones closest to the South Side neighborhoods of Chatham, South Chicago, South Shore, Calumet Heights and Avalon Park (ZIP codes 60617, 60619, 60649 and 60628). Groups marked DOJ-recognized organization are on the U.S. Justice Department's list of nonprofits approved to give immigration legal help. United African Organization, on the South Side, works with the African community and helps in French, Wolof, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and more.
Last checked: Oct 22, 2026. Call before you go: hours change.
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United African Organization (UAO)
DOJ-recognized organization · 3.8 mi from Yado
6042 S Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (312) 949-9980
Languages: French, Wolof, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Akan-Twi, Amharic, Arabic, Swahili, Mandingo, Moore
The African community's own organization on the South Side. Monthly citizenship workshops, family services and referrals. Approved by the Justice Department to give immigration legal help. Call to ask about fees.
Instituto del Progreso Latino - Immigration Legal Aid
Nonprofit immigration legal services · 9.1 mi from Yado
2555 S. Blue Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 773-890-0055
Languages: English, Spanish
Small fee. Citizenship, DACA, family petitions, asylum, U visa, VAWA. By appointment.
The Resurrection Project
DOJ-recognized organization · 9.4 mi from Yado
1805 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-3062
Immigration legal services by appointment: citizenship, family petitions, DACA renewals, U visa, VAWA, asylum and court defense. Call to ask about fees. Pilsen.
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)
DOJ-recognized organization · 10.1 mi from Yado
111 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 660-1370
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Free help for low-income immigrants: citizenship, green cards, visas, asylum. Call Tue–Thu 8:30am–4:30pm. People with an immigration court date can text (312) 660-1328.
ICIRR Family Support Network Hotline
Hotline: referrals, not a legal provider · 10.1 mi from Yado
228 S. Wabash, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 1-855-435-7693
Languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian and more
Call 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY to report ICE activity, find a detained relative, or get referred to an immigration legal provider.
CAIR-Chicago - Immigration & Asylum Support
Nonprofit immigration help · 10.3 mi from Yado
17 N. State Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-212-1520
Start with the online form at cairchicago.org/get-immigration-help.
Erie Neighborhood House - Immigration Legal Services
Nonprofit immigration legal services · 10.6 mi from Yado
1634 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 773-231-7884
Languages: English, Spanish
Small fee. Citizenship, DACA, asylum, family petitions, court defense.
Legal Aid Chicago
Free legal aid (crime and trafficking victims only) · 10.6 mi from Yado
200 N. LaSalle Street, Ste. 1400, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-341-1070
Immigration help only for victims of crime or trafficking (U visa, VAWA, T visa), for people with limited income.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago - Immigration Services
DOJ-recognized organization · 11.2 mi from Yado
721 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 427-7078
Low cost. Affordable legal help for low-income immigrants: DACA, family petitions, citizenship, green card renewal, TPS, U visa, VAWA. Ask for the fee schedule.
World Relief Chicagoland - Chicago Office
DOJ-recognized organization · 17.4 mi from Yado
3507 W. Lawrence Avenue, Suite 208, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 583-9191
Low cost. Low-cost help with visas, green cards and citizenship. Call to confirm fees. North Side (Albany Park).
Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC)
DOJ-recognized organization · 18.3 mi from Yado
5800 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit A/B, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 508-0303
Legal services for Ethiopian and other African immigrants and refugees. Approved by the Justice Department. North Side. Call to ask about fees.
Centro Romero - Legal Department
Nonprofit immigration legal services · 18.4 mi from Yado
6216 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: 773-508-5300
Languages: English, Spanish
Small fee. DACA, citizenship, family petitions, work permit renewals, TPS. Mon-Wed 10am-4pm.
RefugeeOne
DOJ-recognized organization · 18.5 mi from Yado
6008 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 989-5647
Languages: French, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Swahili, Tigrinya, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
Free help with the citizenship application and free citizenship classes (government fees may still apply; ask about a fee waiver). North Side.
Muslim Women Resource Center
Nonprofit immigration legal services · 19 mi from Yado
2828 W Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: 773-764-1686
Languages: English, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Russian
Small fee. For immigrant and refugee women and families, including asylum help. By appointment.
HIAS Chicago (JCFS Chicago) - Immigration & Citizenship
Nonprofit immigration legal services · 23.7 mi from Yado
5150 Golf Road, Suite 700, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 312-357-4666
Languages: French, Swahili, Arabic, Spanish and more
Free or small fee. Family petitions, citizenship, DACA and green cards.
Good to know
- Only a licensed lawyer or a Justice Department–accredited representative can give you immigration legal advice. Notarios, 'immigration consultants' and document preparers cannot, even if they say they can.
- Bring every immigration paper you have: passport, I-94, USCIS notices and court papers.
- If a family member is picked up by ICE, call the ICIRR Family Support Hotline: 1-855-435-7693.
Questions people ask
Where can I find a free immigration lawyer in Chicago?
Start with nonprofit groups. The National Immigrant Justice Center gives free help to low-income immigrants, RefugeeOne helps with citizenship applications for free, and Legal Aid Chicago helps crime and trafficking victims for free. Most other groups on this list charge a small fee.
Is there immigration help near me on the South Side?
Yes. United African Organization is at 6042 S Indiana Ave (ZIP 60637), about 4 miles from 87th Street. To sort every group by distance from your home, type your ZIP code in our finder.
Which groups help in French?
United African Organization, the National Immigrant Justice Center, RefugeeOne and HIAS Chicago list French among their languages. Call ahead to ask for a French speaker.
Can a notario help me with my immigration case?
No. In the United States a notario is not a lawyer and cannot give immigration legal advice. Use a licensed lawyer or a DOJ-accredited representative.
En français. Vous cherchez un avocat gratuit en immigration à Chicago ? Ces associations aident pour la citoyenneté, la carte verte, le DACA, le TPS et l'asile, souvent gratuitement ou à petit prix. United African Organization (6042 S Indiana Ave), le National Immigrant Justice Center, RefugeeOne et HIAS Chicago parlent français. Méfiez-vous des « notarios » : seuls un avocat ou un représentant accrédité par le DOJ peuvent vous conseiller.
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