International Institute of the Bay Area
Fair Oaks Community Center2600 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-780-7530
Drop-In Consultations Every Monday ($30)9am-noon and 1-4pm
First Come, First Served. No appointment necessary.
Partner agencies
San Mateo County:Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County: LIBRE Project, (650) 558-0915
International Institute of the Bay Area, (650) 780-7530
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto, (650) 326-6440
Coastside Hope, (650) 726-9071
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, (415) 567-6255
La Raza Centro Legal, (415) 575-3500
Santa Clara County:CET Immigration & Citizenship Program,
(408) 534-5451
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County,
(408) 468-0100
Asian Law Alliance, (408) 287-9710
Katharine & George Alexander Community Law
Center, (408) 288-7030
SIREN, 408-453-3003
International Rescue Committee,
408-453-3536
Here are some organizations in your area that are licensed experts in the immigration law, and who can help you with all of your immigration needs.
Immigration & Naturalization Legal Services
•Family-Based Visa Petition: US Citizens and Green Card Holders may petition their close relatives to immigrate to the U.S.•Naturalization: Immigrants who have had their green card for 5 years may be eligible to apply for US Citizenship.•Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Newest immigration policy benefiting youth who were brought to the U.S. as children.•Political Asylum: Applicant must have suffered persecution in home country based on race, religion, politics or certain other grounds.
Ways to Immigrate (cont.)
•VAWA (Violence Against Women Act): Domestic violence survivors can self-petition for residency if spouse or parent is LPR or Citizen.•U-Visa: Victims of domestic violence and other serious crimes may be eligible for work authorization and path to residency. If willing to assist in investigation or prosecution plus other criteria.•Other: Additional types of immigration relief may be available, depending on specific circumstances. Confidential immigration consultations available to assess each case.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Current debate in Congress. Favorable political climate – new immigration
law may be possible this year. Potential beneficiaries can prepare now, by
collecting important documents to prove their identity and residence in the U.S.
Beware of fraudulent “notarios” or “consultants”
Text “immigration” to 30644 to get updated.