Immigration Legal Services in Montgomery County, MD and Vicinity
Update: Frequently Asked Questions (as of 2/16/2018) *NEW*In light of recent developments in immigration policy, we have updated our FAQ resource to include Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and DACA information. Access it HERE.
Upcoming Immigration-related Workshops and Clinics *NEW*- Citizenship Application Workshop, 10am-2pm, March 10, 2018, Rockville Library, Rockville, MD - English, Espanol, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese
- Free Immigration Consultation Clinic, 10am-12pm, March 16, 2018, Consulate of Honduras, Washington, DC - English, Espanol, Francais
To find reputable legal providers:
- Montgomery County Legal Immigration Service Providers Directory. By Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships.
- Montgomery County Legal Immigration Service Providers Chart in a Glance: Quick reference chart containing information on Montgomery County Legal Immigration Services Providers.
- Free Legal Advice Clinics. Obtain free legal advice from attorneys. Various dates/locations throughout County. By Pro Bono Foundation of Montgomery County.
- DC Area Immigration Service Providers Directory. By CAIR Coalition.
- Map of Service Providers: Search the interactive map for Legal Immigration Service Providers in your area.
- National Immigration Legal Services Directory. You can search by zip code or detention facility. By Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net. *NEW*
- Department of Justice, Executive Office of Immigration Review’s Recognized Organizations and Accredited Representatives.
- American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Immigration Lawyer Search.
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Legal Resources (This information is posted for informational purposes only; this does not constitute legal advice.)
- Resources to Prepare for Immigration Raids, a comprehensive compilation of resources by local organizations.
- What You Need to Know About DACA, in English and Spanish. By Ayuda.
- DACA Update. By United We Dream. (9/5/17)
- What Do I Need to Know About the End of DACA? In Spanish, Chinese. By ILRC. (9/5/2017)
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Know Your Rights Information
- Call CASA de Marylands's hotline at: (301) 431-4185 if you are a victim of an immigration raid or know of a raid in the area.
- ACLU-MD's What to Do If You're Stopped by the Police. (Spanish)
- ACLU-MD's Additional Information for Non-Citizens. (Spanish)
- ACLU-MD's ICE Home Raids. (Spanish)
- Call United We Dream's national hotline at: 1-844-363-1423 to report ICE activity.
- Know Your Rights Handouts: If ICE Visits a Home, Employer or a Public Space, American Immigration Lawyers Association, in English and Spanish. (3/10/2017)
- Deportation Defense cards by United We Dream. Availabe in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese and Korean.
- Know Your Rights Postcards in multiple languages. Print and carry with you. By National Immigration Law Center. (11/10/2016)
- CASA de Maryland's Know Your Rights Brochures, in English, Spanish and Arabic. (updated 2/2017)
- CLINIC's Know Your Rights Guide, (Spanish).
- Know Your Rights video, (Espanol). By CAIR Coalition
- InformedImmigrant.com has a wealth of up-to-date resources, in English and Spanish, including FAQ's on recent Executive Orders, the status of DACA and more.
- Immi helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options, provides an online screening tool, legal information and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations
Family Preparedness- Immigrant Legal Resource Center's Family Preparedness Plan (Spanish) (updated 3/1/2017)
- What If I'm Picked Up By ICE? Preparing for the Possibility of Being Detained, Deported, and Separated From Your Children, (Spanish) (French), created by Steptoe & Johnson (2017)
- Montgomery County Public School's Immigration Information (3/2/2017)
- Help for Immigrant Families: Guidance for Schools. By ILRC.
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