The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs has multiple Legal Support Centers across the City that offers New Yorkers free, safe immigration legal help. These centers are housed in community sites, public health facilities, public schools, and libraries. Services are provided in your language. Your immigration status does not matter.
The MOIA Immigration Legal Support Centers provide:
- Free legal screenings to find out if you qualify for any immigration benefit
- Free legal help from an experienced attorney or accredited representative for a range of cases including:
- Citizenship
- Green card applications and renewals
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Referrals to City-funded and community-based resources and support services
This program is intended to serve individuals who meet the following criteria:
- New York City resident
- Income eligible (200% of the Federal Poverty Level)
Each MOIA Immigration Legal Support Center has strong immigration legal expertise, local community ties, and cultural and linguistic competence that help them meet community specific needs.