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Choose a starting point for your location and question. National information can lead to state or local services; it does not mean every linked program serves everyone.

  • California immigrant resources

    California’s official page for immigrant families: Governor’s Office know-your-rights fact sheets in 15 languages, links to state-funded nonprofit legal providers and ImmigrationLawHelp.org, scam warnings, and guidance on school, work and public programs.

    California · Information or service finder · source checked October 22, 2026

  • Informed Immigrant

    Plain-language guides for immigrants on DACA, detention, health care and work, plus a ZIP code search for legal and community help. It is an information site, not a law office.

    United States · Organization or resource · source checked October 21, 2026

  • California adult education directory

    Find adult education providers, including adult schools, colleges and literacy programs.

    California · Information or service finder · source checked October 20, 2026

  • ImmigrationLawHelp.org

    A national directory of free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal service providers. Search by ZIP code, county or the name of a detention facility.

    United States · Information or service finder · source checked October 22, 2026

  • DOJ recognized organizations and accredited representatives

    Federal lists of nonprofit organizations recognized by the Department of Justice and their accredited non-attorney representatives, who are allowed to represent people before immigration agencies and courts. Use it to check that a non-lawyer helper is authorized.

    United States · Information or service finder · source checked October 22, 2026

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  4. What documents are needed, and are alternatives accepted?
  5. If you cannot help, which local organization should I try next?

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