Immigration
Navigating the system
The U.S. immigration system is complicated even for those of us who speak English. Imagine what it is like trying to navigate our challenging healthcare and legal systems without a guide. The following resources may be helpful for you in advocating for immigrant individuals and families.
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Jewish Family Services, a wide range of services for immigrant resettlement and migrant/seasonal workers. 734.769.0209
Washtenaw Literacy, free tutoring for adults, 16+, on reading and writing. Open to people just learning English. 734.679.0099
Lista de abogados de inmigracion, Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (WICIR). 734.355.2707
ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services), immigration referral, assistance and advocacy focused on the Arab community. 313.842.7010
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, free legal assistance for immigrants who cannot otherwise afford an attorney. 734.998.6100
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Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Visa processing and naturalization; referrals & advice; adult education. 313.967.4880
International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, assists low-income families from various ethnic backgrounds to renew non-immigrant visas, unite families, recover from domestic violence, and natural disasters, and ultimately become U.S. citizens. 313.871.8600 ext 234
Refugee Services, Samaritas, formerly Lutheran Social Services; representation in family-based immigration; refugee and asylum. Specializing in Arabic, Bosnian, & Romanian. No employment-based immigration assistance. Fees. 313.823.7700, Detroit office
Refugee Development Center, Lansing. Interpreters, community education & support; document processing. African languages and many others. Fees. 517.484.1010
La Vida, supports domestic violence, support, and education in the Southwest Detroit community, co-located at Community Health and Social Services Center, Inc. (CHASS). 313.849.3104
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Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan, Free legal assistance and referrals for migrant and seasonal farmworker; division of Legal Services of South Central MI. 734.665.6181, Ann Arbor Office
Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice, a national center devoted to a fair wage and working Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan,conditions. 313.962.6540
American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan accepts a small number of cases that help people assert their civil or constitutional rights. 734.480.4972 Washtenaw County; 313.578.6800 Detroit
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan, investigates illegal housing discrimination. 734.994.3426 or 1.877.979.FAIR (3247)
The State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral & Information Service, 1.800.968.0738
