Resources for Refugees, Asylees, and Immigrants

National Immigrant Justice Center: immigration services for asylum seekers, DACA, detained immigrants, victims of human trafficking, unaccompanied immigrant children, and more.
Chicago-Kent College of Law Immigration Clinic: focus on family-based immigration and removal defense.
Catholic Charities: legal counseling and representation to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents in the immigration process.
Chinese Mutual Aid Association: low-cost case assistance for applications for citizenship, readjustment of status, and petitions for family members to come to the United States. Other resources include youth programs, social services, and employment services.
Indo American Center: citizenship classes and legal representation for DACA, family-based immigration, removal of conditions of residence, and humanitarian forms of relief.
Middle Eastern and Immigrant Refugee Alliance: Immigration legal services, community engagement programs, assistance with applying for public benefits and healthcare.
The Resurrection Project: immigration legal services and access to affordable housing.
CARPLS: free legal hotline for problems not related to eviction or unpaid debt | (312) 738-9200
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing & Debt: free legal hotline for problems related to eviction or unpaid debt | (855) 956-5763

Illinois Court Help: questions about the court process, electronic filing, finding the courthouse, and other resources. Helpline volunteers cannot give legal advice. (833) 411-1121.
Illinois JusticeCorps: questions about going to court, virtual court, court forms, fee waivers, electronic filing, and other resources. Helpline volunteers cannot give legal advice. (872) 529-1093.

Trellus (formerly known as Asian Human Services): employment, education, behavioral health, and community health programs.
Arab American Action Network: children's services, cultural outreach, youth organizing, and family empowerment.
Chicago Refugee Coalition: food, clothing, and essentials provision.
Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America: Family School Partnership Program and tutoring.
GirlForward: mentoring and education program for girls ages 14-21 who identify as refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers.
Hana Center: senior housing, immigration and legal services, housing counseling services, and public benefits.
Heartland Alliance - Refugee & Immigrant Community Services: employment, youth, and family services.
RefugeeOne: refugee resettlement, English language classes, workforce development, wellness programs, and immigration assistance.
Chicago Refugee Coalition: food, clothing, and essentials provision.
Muslim Resource Center: ESL classes and education programs, assistance with citizenship exam, social services resources, and internship programs.
Nourishing Hope: financial assistance, assistance with public benefits, transportation, housing, and employment.

Catholic Charities: refugee resettlement.
Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome Network: resettlement, family hosting, and legal services.
Exodus: private sponsorship, family hosting, and employment search.