Services offered by the nonprofit agencies in the Central Valley include the following programs/issues:
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Naturalization (citizenship)
- Permanent residence (green card)
- Family petitions
- Change of status
- U Visas | T Visas | VAWA
- FOIA
| ACLU of Northern California | 39 Drumm Street San Francisco, CA 94111 |
KYR presentations and training regarding interactions with ICE and local law enforcement agencies; violations of state or constitutional rights relating to immigrants’ rights, including violations of sanctuary laws |
| ACLU of Southern California- Bakersfield Office | KYR presentations and training regarding interactions with ICE, Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies; ICE rapid response and legal referral in partnership with Rapid Response Network of Kern. | |
| California Collaborative For Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) | Oakland 1999 Harrison St. Suite 1800 Oakland, CA 94612 www.ccijustice.org |
Know Your Rights presentations, legal consultations, pro se assistance, referrals and limited legal representation for noncitizens detained at the Golden State Annex and Mesa Verde ICE detention centers |
| California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF) | Sacramento 2210 K Street, Suite 201, Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 446-7901 Fresno 1921 N. Gateway Blvd., Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93727 [please call Sacramento main line: (916) 446-7901] www.crlaf.org |
Both the Fresno and Sacramento offices provide free services to individuals in the Central Valley. Consultations, DACA, Naturalization, and representation in other immigration matters including removal defense cases. |
| California Human Development CHD |
631 E Oak Street Lodi, California 95240 (209) 331-2081 (209) 570-8118 Cell (209) 263-8953 Cel | Free Consultations DACA Renewals Naturalization/Citizenship Renewal of Green Cards Family Petitions |
| Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno (CCDOF) |
Bakersfield (559) 237-0851 825 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Fresno (559) 237-0851 149 North Fulton Street Fresno, CA 93701 Merced (559) 237-0851 336 West Main Street #1 Merced, CA 95340 www.ccdof.org |
Family Petitions, Adjustment of Status, Consular Process, DACA, Advance Parole (Travel Permit), Naturalization / Citizenship, Citizenship for Veterans, Certificate of Citizenship, LPR Renewal (Green Card), Petition to Remove Conditions of LPR U-Visa / VAWA, Parole in Place (PIP), |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton (CCILS) |
Stockton 6777 Embarcadero Drive, Stockton, CA 95219 209-444-5910 (Walk-ins Welcome) Modesto 1506 H Street Modesto, CA 95354 209-444-5910 (by appointment only) |
Deferred Action (DACA), Advance Parole, Naturalization / Citizenship, Renewal of Resident Cards, Family Petitions, Consular Process, Hardship Waivers (I-601A or I-601), Adjustment of Status, and Informative presentations to the community |
| Center for Workers’ Rights | Sacramento 2741 Fruitridge Road, Suite 5 Sacramento, CA 95820 916-905-5857 |
Workers’ rights legal services and advocacy regardless of immigration status, including assistance with wage theft and discrimination. |
| Central California Legal Services (CCLS) | Fresno 2115 Kern Street, Suite 200 Fresno, CA 93721 (800) 675-8001 Merced 1640 N. Street, Suite 200 Merced, CA 95340 (800) 675-8001 Visalia 2025 W. Feemster Ave, Visalia, CA 93277 (800) 675-8001 www.centralcallegal.org |
Free consultations and representation to low-income individuals who qualify. Assistance with U Visas, T Visas, VAWAs, SIJS and related Adjustment of Status Applications. |
| Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) | 5014 E. University Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93727 Tel. 559 666-6446 ValleCentral.org | CVIIC.org | |
Naturalization application assistance; DACA renewal application assistance; Legal permanent resident renewal assistance; organization of free immigration legal services workshops with partner agencies |
| Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO) | Fresno 2911 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559-499-1178 Madera 1535 E. Yosemite Ave, Suite 103 Madera, CA 93638 559-416-7303 https://www.centrobinacional.org |
Citizenship or naturalization assistance; Community event organizing; Resources for farm workers on: labor rights, unemployment, loss of wages, etc., Application assistance with: Employment, unpaid wage claims, Medicare, Medi-cal, Medi-cal renewal, Cal-Fresh, Disability benefits, housing and rental, U.S. Passport, Mexican Consulate appointments online; Interpretation in Indigenous languages: Zapoteco, Mixteco, Triqui, Amuzgo, Chatino, Tlapaneco. |
| Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc. | Fresno 302 Fresno Street, Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93706 (559) 237-2961 Kerman 275 S. Madera Ave, Suite 400 Kerman, CA 93630 (559) 840-0656 FRESNO/HIGHWAY CITY 4718 N. Polk Ave Fresno, CA 93722 (559) 369-6349 Central Fresno 3845 N Clark St, Suite 105 Fresno, CA 93726 www.centrolafamilia.org |
DACA Renewal Advance Parole (DACA and TPS) Family Petitions U VISA VAWA T VISA Naturalization, Derivation, and Acquisition Cases Green Card Renewals Parole in Place (PIP) Petition to Remove Conditions of Permanent Residence Work Permit Renewal FBI/FOIA/CAL DOJ Records Requests (Support services such as public benefits, parenting classes, mental health, support groups). |
| Centro Legal de la Raza | Oakland 3400 E. 12th Street Oakland, CA 94601 510-437-1554 www.centrolegal.org |
Deportation defense and legal orientation for noncitizens detained by ICE at the Mesa Verde Detention Center. |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant rights-CHIRLA | Porterville: 130 E. Mill Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 854-9590 *Sacramento: 1225 Eighth St., Suite 120 Sacramento CA 9581 (916) 403-7823 |
Education and Outreach Free Legal Consultation DACA Renewals Naturalization / Citizenship, U-Visa, VAWA, Adjustment of Status, , Family Petition, Advance Parole Parole in Place (PIP)Also services for college students attending a CSU or Community College |
| Council on American-Islamic Relations - Sacramento Valley/Central California (CAIR-SV/CC) |
Sacramento Valley/Central California Phone: (916) 441-6269 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Immigration Legal Services Intake |
Immigration legal consultations and services (naturalization, asylum, adjustment of status, green card renewals, T-visa, U-visa, etc.). Protection of civil liberties (job discrimination, interactions with law enforcement, hate crimes, school bullying), policy advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing, and youth empowerment. |
| Consulate of Mexico in Fresno | 7435 N Ingram Ave Fresno, CA 93711 Office: (559) 233 3065 Department of Protection: (559) 233-4241 |
Consular assistance and protection for Mexican nationals in the fields of immigration, labor, criminal, civil, administrative, and human rights. Legal advice on immigration matters (immigration assessments, DACA renewals, family petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, U Visa, VAWA Visa, T Visa and SIJS). |
| Education & Leadership Foundation (ELF) | Fresno 1308 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93728 Office: (559) 291-5428 Fax: (559) 291-5927 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.elfus.org |
DACA Renewal, DACA initial, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization / Citizenship, Acquisition and Derivation of Citizenship, Removal Defense,Asylum, U-Visa, VAWA, Family Petition, Advance Parole (AP) and Parole in Place (PIP), Consular Process, Petition to Remove Conditions of Permanent Residence, Waivers, Certificate of Citizenship & Replacement, LPR Renewal, Initial/renewal EAD, SIJS FBI/ FOIAs / CA DOJ Record Request. |
| Faith in the Valley | The Valley Watch Network serves the Central Valley from Kern to San Joaquin County rapid response hotline: (559) 206-0151 For additional questions, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Legal resources referrals; free one-time initial immigration lawyer consultations, accompaniment and moral support for court, ICE-check-ins, or other appointments; support in the case of any ICE activity; voter registration & engagement; community organizing; & policy advocacy |
| Fresno Adult School @ César Chávez Education Center | 2500 E Stanislaus St., Fresno CA 93721 www.fas.edu 559-457-6000 |
Cost-free Citizenship classes and support with filing the N400 in partnership with San Joaquin College of Law. |
| Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM) | Fresno 1940 N. Fresno Fresno, CA 93703 (559) 487-1500 |
ESL/Citizenship Classes to help folks practice for their interviews and study for the test. Application Assistance and translation. Green Card renewals, asylum, TPS, and citizenship applications. Services offered in Dari, Hmong, Lao, Khmer, Arabic, Russian, Pashto, Ukrainian and English. |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (Oakland, San Francisco, Fremont, Brentwood, Napa, Petaluma, Redwood City) https://iibayarea.org/services/consultations/ |
121 Sand Creek Road, Ste. B, Brentwood, CA 94513, 925-237-8581
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Education and Legal Consultations DACA Renewals Naturalization / Citizenship U-Visa VAWA Asylee Adjustment Family Petitions, Consular Processing, Adjustment of Status Advance Parole Temporary Protected Status Also serves college students attending a California Community College Asylum- limited capacity for removal defense & affirmative Asylum cases |
| International Rescue Committee | 3446 N Golden State Blvd Suite A , Turlock CA 95382 (209)667-2378 |
Deferred Action (DACA), Naturalization / Citizenship, Renewal of Resident Cards, Family Petitions, Consular Process, Hardship Waivers (I-601A), Adjustment of Status, FOIAs / FBI and Informative presentations to the community. |
| Kern Welcoming & Extending Solidarity to Immigrants (KWESI) | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. kernwelcomesimmigrants.com |
Part of Freedom for Immigrants- KWESI provides visitation/calls to people in Mesa Verde and Golden State. provide immediate post-release aid in the form of food, clothing, travel supplies, and short-term shelter. |
| Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) | Fresno 550 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 210 Fresno, CA 93710 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: (559) 573-8404 |
Services only for Unaccompanied Minors, Asylum, U Visas, T Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status |
| Legal Aid At Work | Central Valley Workers’ Rights Helpline 209-497-4399 (please leave a message and we will respond within 2 days) https://legalaidatwork.org/our-programs/central-valley-workers-rights-project/ Workers’ Rights Clinic Holds a legal clinic in Fresno every third Tuesday of the month 2115 Kern St. Fresno, CA 93721 559-570-1200 Phone consultations ONLY: (415) 404-9093 https://legalaidatwork.org/ |
Assists low-wage and unemployed workers, regardless of immigration status, who have questions about their workplace rights (ex. discrimination, harassment, wage theft, termination, LGBTQ rights, medical/family leaves, workplace safety, unemployment, disability, etc.). The helpline provides legal advice and representation while the Fresno Workers’ Rights Clinic provides legal information. |
| Mi Familia Vota | 5228 E Pine Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 www.mifamiliavota.org (209) 638-2828 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 800 Burney St., Modesto, CA. 95350 (209) 638-2828 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Voter registration, COVID19, civic engagement, youth empowerment program and naturalization information, assistance and workshops. |
| New American Legal Clinic at San Joaquin College of Law (NALC) | 901 5th Street Clovis, CA 93612 559-326-1553 http://www.sjcl.edu/index.php/nalc |
Naturalization, UVisa, TVisa Family Based Petitions, VAWA, Adjustment of Status, Parole in Place (PIP), Removal Defense, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, SIJS, Parole in Place, Advance Parole, Consultations |
| Oasis Legal Services | Fresno *Please call 559-777-6786 for our new address Berkeley 1900 Addison St. Suite 100 Berkeley, CA. 94704 510-666-6687 www.oasislegalservices.org |
Affirmative legal immigration services for the LGBTQ+ community: Affirmative asylum, VAWA, Lawful permanent residency, Naturalization, and Family petitions Limited scope representation for defensive asylum cases: assistance preparing asylum applications |
| SIREN Services Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN) |
2904 N. Blackstone Street, Suite 202 Fresno, CA 93703 Phone 559-840-0005 www.sirenimmigrantrights.org This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Free Legal assistance: Removal Defense, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, U-Visa/VAWA, Advance Parole, Naturalization/Citizenship, Green Card Renewals, Family Petitions, DACA, DACA scholarships Education & Outreach: Deportation defense campaigns & assistance, Know Your Rights Workshops, Youth Leadership Program, Internships & Fellowship, Voter Registration & Engagement, Community Organizing, & Policy Advocacy. |
| University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center | Mrak Hall Drive Davis, CA 95616 Tel.: 530-574-6329 Appointments: https://tinyurl.com/UCSBUCImm https://ucimm.law.ucdavis.edu |
Immigration legal services for currently enrolled UC students and their immediate family members (spouse, (step)children, (step)parents, and (step)siblings) and UC staff |
| UFW Foundation | Fresno Office 732 North Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 93728 Office: (559) 496-0700 Toll Free Number: 877-881-8281 Bakersfield Office 917 H Street Ste. 200 Bakersfield, CA 93304 Office: (661) 324-2500 Toll Free Number: 877-881-8281 Salinas Office 118 East Gabilan Street Salinas, CA 93901 Office: (831) 220-3004 Oxnard Office 1100 N Ventura Road Suite 107 Oxnard, CA 93030Office: (805) 246-3867 ufwfoundation.org CA Community College Students/Staff: findyourally.com |
Free and Low-Cost Immigration Services: Legal Presentations, KYR, Consultations, Background Checks (FBI/FOIAs), DACA Initial and Renewals, Naturalization and Citizenship, including Certificate Replacement, Green Card (LPR) Renewals, EAD Applications, Family Petitions, Parole in Place, Petitions to Remove Conditions, Consular Processing (Fee Scale), U Visas/VAWA, Waivers, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (State Court/Immigration) Deportation Defense. |
| West Coast Mennonite Central Committee | Reedley Office 1010 G St. Reedley, CA 93654 Office: 559-638-6911 By Appointment Only Upland Office 800 Arrow Hwy. Suite #5 Upland, CA 91786 Office: 909-946-0809 www.mcc.org |
Services: Legal Consultations U Visas/VAWA Family Petitions Adjustment of Status Consular Process Removal of Conditional Residence Green Card Renewals Naturalization Applications DACA Renewals Personal Background Checks: FBI & FOIA |
| Rapid Response Network of Kern | www.rapidresponsekern.com | KYR community presentations and training. Rapid response and legal referral in case someone is detained by ICE. Leadership development- activate and engage community local immigration issue/advocacy. |
| Social Justice Collaborative | https://www.socialjusticecollaborative.org/ MODESTO 418 13th Street Modesto, CA 95354 Please call our office for an appointment. (510) 992-3964 BERKELEY 1832 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 992-3964 |
Free and low-cost representation: Consultations, Removal Defense, Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Cancellation of Removal, U-Visa/VAWA, T-Visa, Naturalization/Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, Family Based Petitions, Hardship Waivers. |
| The Fresno Center | Fresno 4879 E. Kings Canyon Rd Fresno, CA 93727 (559) 255-8395 www.fresnocenter.org |
Naturalization, Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, Replace/renew of Green Cards, Citizenship Certificate Replacements, Fee Waiver/Reduced Fee, Funds to help support N-400 application fee if qualify, & Work Permit Renewals. Our services are offered in English, Spanish, Hmong, Lao, and Khmer. Citizenship Classes offered in Khmer and Hmong. |
| Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation | 1701 Westwind Dr., Suite #116 Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Services provided: eligibility screening for naturalization and DACA, application assistance with DACA renewals and first-time applicants, referrals for free legal consultations, educational presentations and study resources for the naturalization test |
| World Relief | Modesto 909 14th Street, Modesto, CA 95364 https://wrsils.as.me Sacramento 2233 Watt Ave Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 92843 worldrelief.org/sacramento/ils |
-Remote Naturalization -Remote DACA renewal -Free consults for undocumented individuals -General consultations -Family-based immigrant visa petitions -Adjustments of Status -Green card renewals -T-visa, U-visa, VAWA |
Many of the services are offered free of charge or at low cost. Please consult with each agency. The document may be downloaded by visiting https://cviic.org/immigration-services-directory/ This information is provided by CVIIC leadership, https://cviic.org/immigration-services-directory/ 559 666-6446
