Legal Protection Fund Services
Through the Legal Protection Fund, NIJC offers free legal consultations and immigration representation to eligible immigrants and families living within the Chicago city limits.
Asylum Seekers
Free legal representation to asylum seekers fleeing persecution in their homelands.
Detained Immigrants
Legal orientation and representation for immigrant adults detained in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
DACA and Dreamers
Help with DACA renewals or initial DACA applications. Please see our event calendar for upcoming clinics.
Applicants For Citizenship, Permanent Residence, And Visas
Legal services for low-income immigrants seeking to apply for lawful permanent residence (green cards), citizenship, visas, and other legal protection from deportation.