Our attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives assist with a variety of immigration related concerns, including:
Survivors of domestic abuse or sexual assault
- Citizenship & naturalization
- Renewal of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Card)
- Family petitions
- Adjustments of status
- Consular processing
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Waivers of inadmissibility
- Asylum
- Representation in removal proceedings
- U-visa for victims of certain crimes
- VAWA for certain survivors of domestic violence
- Temporary Protected Status
- Work authorization requests
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
People must live in Illinois to qualify for services.
Thanks to a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), we are able to provide free legal consultation and representation in addition to free mental health services for survivors of domestic abuse or sexual assault.
If you have experienced the trauma of domestic abuse, sexual assault or other violent crimes, we are here to support you with the care and resources you need to find healing and move forward. You might also be eligible for certain immigration benefits.
For more information, please call (773) 231-7884 or email legalservices@eriehouse.org.
Consultation information
Please note: Post-pandemic, all consultations need to be scheduled prior by phone.
Our team can schedule consolations during the following hours:
- Mondays from 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Initial consultations are FREE, and $50 for asylum cases and other select service processes. Certain individuals living in Illinois qualify for FREE a consultation.
For scheduling and appointments, please contact our team at (773) 231-7884 or by email at eriehouseimmigration@gmail.com.
Citizenship Classes
We also offer a free 12-week course in both English and Spanish to help individuals prepare for and succeed in their naturalization exams and interviews, including topics in US history and civics, and reading and writing.
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