The United States is a country that is comprised of immigrants from all around the world. According to the most current data, there are approximately 43.3 million immigrants living in the United States today with many more Americans who descend from immigrants themselves. However, throughout the history of this country, immigration policy has always been a point of debate. As the political discussion regarding immigration has become more hostile today, we wanted to provide a list of links and resources to assist immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees who are seeking legal or social aid in their communities. This list is separated into different categories, including a list of local organizations here in Houston at the bottom. If you feel there are any organizations or resources that we missed or would be helpful, please contact our firm and let us know.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ACLU Factsheet: Know Your Rights When Stopped By Police | English and Spanish versions
State Bar of Texas | Immigration
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Immigration Advocates Resource Center
National Immigration Law Center
American Immigration Lawyers Association
American Civil Liberties Union
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program – Get answers to immigration and other legal questions from a volunteer network of attorneys in Houston
African Law Center – Organization in Houston that assists low income African immigrants with immigration and tax services
Boat People SOS | Houston Office – Non-profit organization that provides legal services and advocates on behalf of immigrant communities and refugee families
St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigration Legal Assistance – Catholic Charity that offers legal services and citizen workshops for immigrants and refugees
Human Rights First | Houston Office – Non-profit advocacy organization that fights for human rights and policy reform
IEDA Relief – Organization that offers citizenship, ESL classes, driver’s education courses, and computer literacy courses to help immigrants and refugees in the Greater Houston area
Justice For Our Neighbors – Network of legal clinics within UMC churches that provide various services to low income immigrants
Kids in Need of Defense – Organization that focuses on assisting children who arrive to the United States alone and without legal aid
Immigration For Good – Support for DACA, citizenship, and other immigration processes that prepares individuals for their citizenship exam
Somali Bantu Community of Greater Houston – Group that offers a number of services and educational classes for refugees and immigrants in the Great Houston area
United We Dream | Houston Office – Non-profit organization that connects undocumented immigrants to resources that will help them excel in their respective communities
YMCA Houston International Services – Provides services that include applying for citizenship, legal advice, and employment searches
Tahirih Justice Center | Houston – Office that provides free legal and social services to immigrant women and girls who are fleeing violence in the Greater Houston area