Immigrant Resources
County Resources
- Spanish Language Resources:
- Línea de Ayuda (Helpline): 301-270-8432
- GUÍA DE RECURSOS COMUNITARIOS (PDF) - Community Resource Guide in Spanish (03/2024) and English (PDF)
- Created by Latino Health Initiative's (Iniciativa Latina de Salud) Salud y Bienestar program
- Montgomery County en Español Facebook page
- Newcomer Initiative: 301-270-8432
- Montgomery County initiative developed to support and connect newcomers in the County with information and services.
- Spanish WhatsApp group:
- Apúntate a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp enviando "Hola" al 240-447-1862
- Montgomery County Office of Human Rights: 240-777-8450
- Contact the Office of Human Rights if you feel you have been discriminated against in employment, real estate, housing, or public accommodations, on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.
- Reporting Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents
- The Montgomery County Police Department encourages residents to report hate crimes and bias incidents targeting people based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, homelessness, or disability. Reports will be investigated. Language interpretation will be provided, and the police department policy is not to inquire about immigration status.
Questions about COVID-19 resources for immigrants?
Visit our COVID-19 Immigrant Resources page where we have information applicable to immigrant communities.
General Resources
- Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project: Community Education Materials
- 5 Things to Know About Your Case in Immigration Court (English - PDF) (Español - PDF)
- How to Check Your Case Status in Immigration Court (English - PDF) (Español - PDF)
- 5 Things to Know About Your First Hearing in Immigration Court (English - PDF) (Español - PDF)
- 5 Thing to Know if You Missed Your Immigration Court Hearing (English - PDF) (Español - PDF)
- 5 Things to Do When You Move (English - PDF) (Español - PDF)
- USAHello
- Provides information on types of immigration status and how to qualify, public charge, free resources for learning English, citizenship, and GED, information on finding a job, general information on adjusting to life in the U.S., and more. Website is translated in is translated into Spanish, Arabic, Persian/Dari, Pashto, French, Vietnamese.
- FindHello- Use website or app to search for services such as job advice, lawyers, health care, English classes, and other services near you.
- Free Translation Help- Find out how to get free interpretation and translation to help you when receiving vital services.
- Immigration Advocates Network
- Immigo App: Learn about immigration law and civil rights, access study materials to prepare for citizenship, and connect to local nonprofit legal service providers.
- Immi (English) (Español): Online screening tool to help immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. Also provides legal information and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations.
- Informed Immigrant (English) (Español)
- Provides information for community members regarding Know Your Rights, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), and other topics. Also provides resources for service providers and educators who deal with undocumented immigrant communities.
- #MDStopHate
- Report hate, discrimination or bullying and receive referrals to community resources by dialing: 211. If you feel you’ve been targeted because of personal characteristics or group membership, report the incident to 211 so authorities can determine if a crime was committed.
- For more community resources on legal topics and other information, click here.