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Need help now? ICIRR Family Support Hotline: 1-855-435-7693 (or 311) — 12 languages.¿Necesita ayuda ahora? Línea de ICIRR: 1-855-435-7693 (o 311).

Free & Low-Cost Help

Free immigration legal help in Chicago

Trusted nonprofit organizations, emergency hotlines, and city programs offering free or low-cost immigration help in Chicago.

Last updated: 2026-07-04

Emergency & support hotlines

ICIRR Family Support Hotline

1-855-435-7693 (or 311)

Available in 12 languages.

Chicago Legal Protection Fund

312-660-1370

NAMI Chicago Mental Health Helpline

833-626-4244

Ukrainian Arrivals Hotline

1-833-242-3842

Afghan Arrivals Hotline

1-855-685-2998

Salvation Army 24-Hour Trafficking Hotline

1-877-606-3158

Illinois Attorney General Immigration Fraud Line

1-800-386-5438

Spanish: 1-866-310-8398

Organization service coverage

Legal servicesEnglish & educationEmploymentPublic benefitsNational Immigrant Justice CenterWorld Relief ChicagolandCentro RomeroRefugeeOneIllinois Welcoming Centers (IDHS)Polish American AssociationSyrian Community NetworkUnited African Organization
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OrganizationLegalEnglish & educationEmploymentPublic benefits
National Immigrant Justice CenterYes———
World Relief ChicagolandYesYesYesYes
Centro RomeroYesYesYesYes
RefugeeOneYesYesYesYes
Illinois Welcoming Centers (IDHS)312-793-7120—YesYesYes
Polish American AssociationYesYesYesYes
Syrian Community Network—YesYesYes
United African OrganizationYesYesYesYes
Which service areas each organization offers. Source: Organization websites and published program descriptions, as of 2026-07-04.

City of Chicago programs

CityKey

Chicago's official municipal ID card, available to all residents regardless of immigration status.

Immigrant Family Resource Program

City-supported program connecting immigrant families to resources and services.

Family Preparedness Campaign

City initiative with know-your-rights and family preparedness materials available in 29 languages.

Warning: "Notario" fraud warning: in many countries a "notario público" is a licensed attorney, but in the United States a notary public is NOT authorized to give legal advice or represent you in immigration matters. Only a licensed attorney or a representative accredited by the Department of Justice may legally provide immigration legal advice. Never pay someone claiming to be a "notario" for legal advice or to file your immigration paperwork — verify credentials before paying anyone for help.

This page provides general information for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration law changes frequently — confirm current details with a licensed immigration attorney or the official government source cited below.

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