Source of Support

Immigration concerns can create significant stress and uncertainty for individuals and families. The resources below offer trustworthy information, legal assistance, advocacy, and tools to help immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and their families understand their rights and find support. Some services are available regardless of immigration status.

Immigration Legal Help

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) https://www.nwirp.org
Provides free and low-cost immigration legal services throughout Washington State. NWIRP assists with issues including asylum, citizenship, family-based immigration, deportation and removal proceedings, protections for survivors of violence, and other immigration matters. They also offer community education and Know Your Rights resources.

National Immigration Legal Services Directory https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory
A searchable directory of nonprofit organizations providing free or low-cost immigration legal services throughout the United States. Search by state, county, ZIP code, or detention facility to find assistance specific to your location and legal needs.

Washington Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance (ORIA) https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/office-refugee-and-immigrant-assistance
A Washington State resource connecting eligible immigrants and refugees with immigration and naturalization assistance, employment and training programs, health and wellness resources, basic-needs assistance, and other community supports. Eligibility varies by program and immigration category.

Know Your Rights

Washington State Attorney General – Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement https://www.atg.wa.gov/know-your-rights-civil-immigration-enforcement-washington
Washington-specific guidance explaining your rights when interacting with immigration enforcement. Resources address what to do if an immigration officer approaches you, comes to your home or another private space, or if you are arrested or detained. Information and printable materials are available in multiple languages.

ACLU – Immigrants’ Rights https://www.atg.wa.gov/know-your-rights-civil-immigration-enforcement-washington
Plain-language information about constitutional rights when interacting with immigration officers and law enforcement, including what to do if you are questioned, stopped, detained, or approached at home.

Finding Safe & Legitimate Immigration Assistance

USCIS – Avoid Immigration Scams & Find Legal Services https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/find-legal-services
Information about finding qualified immigration legal assistance and avoiding fraudulent or unauthorized immigration services. Immigration legal advice should come from a licensed attorney or an accredited representative working with an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Washington State Attorney General – Immigration Services & Consumer Protection 
Information about Washington protections related to immigration services, including how to recognize potentially fraudulent or unauthorized immigration assistance.

Additional Washington Support

Washington Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance – Community Resources https://www.atg.wa.gov/immigration-services
Provides connections to culturally and linguistically appropriate services throughout Washington, including basic-needs assistance, employment and training, health and wellness programs, immigration assistance, naturalization services, and whole-family support.

These resources are provided for informational purposes and are not a substitute for legal advice. Immigration law and individual circumstances can be complex and laws and policies may change. For advice about a specific situation, consult a qualified immigration attorney or accredited legal representative.