A legal aid clinic is a nonprofit or university-based service that provides free or low-cost legal help to people who cannot afford an attorney. These clinics often focus on vulnerable populations, including immigrants.

Depending on the clinic, they may help with:

  • Asylum applications and interviews
  • Deportation and removal defense
  • Green card and visa applications
  • Work permit (EAD) filings
  • Legal advice and referrals

Some clinics also help with family law, housing, or workers’ rights for immigrants.

  • Licensed attorneys
  • Law students (under supervision)
  • Accredited representatives (non-attorney legal helpers approved by the Department of Justice)

Many clinics are run by law schools or community organizations.

  • Search online directories like LawHelp.org
  • Contact immigration-focused nonprofits
  • Look for university law schools with immigration clinics

This page is for informational purposes only and does not offer legal advice.

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