Undocumented Citizen/Immigration Resources

  • Emergency Legal Help (if someone is detained or threatened with deportation)

    Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

    *Call lawyer or agency listed below for assistance

    Free & Low Cost Legal Help

    • Justice for our Neighbors (Detroit & Dearborn offices)
      • Free legal services (attorney on staff)
      • 734-709-1151
      • Centro Familiar Cristiano United Methodist Church – office location
      • 1270 Waterman, Detroit, MI 48209
    • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Immigration Law Clinic
      • 651 E. Jefferson, Detroit MI
      • 313-596-0200
    • Wayne State University Free Legal Aid Clinic
    • ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services)
      • 313-945-8380
      • 6451 Schaeffer, Dearborn MI 48126
      • Legal consultation and social, economic, health and educational services
    • Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
      • Immigration Legal Consultations, Naturalization, and Family Based Immigration Law.
      • 15945 Canal Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48038
      • (586) 416-1113 ext. 4023
      • Se habla espanol
    • Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center
      • Low cost legal assistance – ask for Kevin Piecuch
      • 17375 Harper Ave, Suite 24124 Detroit, MI 48224
      • (313) 881-2903
      • detimmigrantcenter.com

    For Undocumented Victims of Violence

    • La Vida Partnership
      • (313) 849-3920 ext. 5060
      • Safety planning and counseling for women immigrants who are experiencing domestic violence
    • Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
      • Legal help for undocumented immigrants who are experiencing domestic violence and children who are fleeing persecution.
      • 220 E. Huron Street, Suite 600A, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
      • 734-239-6863
    • Call Chelsea Derks (School Social Worker) for information on possible citizenship in cases of abuse
      • (313) 782-4422. Press 5, then dial 33757

    Immigration Education & Counseling Services

    • Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
      • Offer ESL and GED programs, childcare, counseling, art programs, youth programs
      • (313) 967-4880
      • 1211 Trumbull St., Detroit, MI 48216
    • International Institute of Metro Detroit – Dept. of Homeland Security
      • (313) 871-8600
      • Provides counseling and education surrounding immigration issues to adults 18+ to people adjusting to the United States
      • iimd.org
    • Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ann Arbor)
      • Provides advocacy for people threatened with deportation
      • Support groups for children affected by deportation
      • 734-355-2707
    • Freedom House
      • (313) 964-4320
      • 2630 W Lafayette, Detroit MI
      • Offers legal services, food and shelter, clothing, referrals for medical and mental health care, recreational activities, educational and job training opportunities, and transitional housing services for refugees
      • Spanish speaking- Free
    • Michigan United
      • Provides immigration lawyer referrals
      • 4405 Wesson St., Detroit MI 48210
      • 877-507-7774 ext. 708
      • org
    • Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
      • Counseling, family programming, food assistance
      • 15945 Canal Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48038
      • (586) 416-1113 ext. 4023
      • Se habla espanol
    • ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services)
      • (313) 945-8380
      • 6451 Schaeffer, Dearborn MI 48126
      • Social, economic, health and educational services

    General Legal Help (citizenship, residency, visas, etc.)

    • Piast Institute
      • (313) 733-4535
      • Help immigrants with visa, documentation and status issues
      • 11633 Joseph Campau Street Hamtramck, MI 48212
      • Family immigration cases, citizenship, asylum, VAWA, U Visas.
    • S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
      • (313) 926-4202
      • Assists with immigrant status and documentation
    • Freedom House
      • (313) 964-4320
      • 2630 W Lafayette, Detroit MI
      • Legal services, food, shelter, clothing, referrals for medical and mental health care, activities, educational and job training, and housing services for refugees
      • Spanish speaking- Free
    • Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
      • Legal assistance & attorney referrals
      • 220 E. Huron Street, Suite 600A, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
      • 734-239-6863
    • Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center
      • Legal assistance – low cost
      • Housing services and business development
      • 17375 Harper Ave, Suite 24124 Detroit, MI 48224
      • (313) 881-2903
      • detimmigrantcenter.com

    For other immigration resources, see MAT Detroit online database http://www.welcomematdetroit.org/

    Michigan United Know-Your-Rights Team
    Caitlin Homrich-Knieling, Legal Assistant, University of Detroit Mercy Immigration Law Clinic Co-Chair, (989) 551-2248

    SWDCS School Social Worker
    Chelsea Derks, LLMSW
    (313) 782-4422. Press 5, then dial 33757
    Chelsea.derks@swdcs.org

  • UNDOCUMENTED CITIZEN FAMILY SUPPORT
     

    Please help spread the word about the Detroit COVID-19 UndocuFund - $750,000 for undocumented Detroiters who were excluded from stimulus payments authorized by the CARES Act. It just launched today. Folks must be undocumented and reside in the City of Detroit to apply. Families can receive from $500-$2000. Residents can apply by contacting one of the following 5 agencies, more info attached:

    Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
    Languages spoken: Spanish & English
    (313) 967-4880 

    Global Detroit
    Languages Spoken: Bengali & English
    (313) 687-4674
    info@globaldetroitmi.org

    ABISA
    Languages Spoken: Wolof, French & English
    (947) 517-7451, (313) 462-9265
    theafricanaffairs@gmail.com

    One Michigan for Immigrant Rights
    Languages Spoken: Spanish & English
    (313) 473-0490
    info@1michigan.org