Free Immigration Legal Help in Connecticut
11 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 16 offices in Connecticut, with the most in Bridgeport, Hartford and Stamford. 4 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Hartford Immigration Court.
From the Justice Department's recognized organizations roster (updated October 25, 2026) and its pro bono list (October 2026 edition). The sources are listed at the end of this page.
Nonprofits recognized by the Justice Department
Each can give immigration legal help through accredited representatives, and some also have staff attorneys. They help with applications to USCIS, and some also represent people in immigration court.
Bridgeport
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc.
Principal Office
1406 State StreetBridgeport, CT 06605Center for Immigrant Development, Inc.
Principal Office
Bridgeport Main Public Library925 Broad StreetBridgeport, CT 06604Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Principal Office
410 Colorado AvenueBridgeport, CT 06605
East Hartford
Universal Presbyterian Church of God (UPCG)
Principal Office
135 Burnside Avenue, First Floor, Suite B3A & B3DEast Hartford, CT 06108
Glastonbury
Every Child Matters (ECM Immigration Legal Services)
Principal Office
2389 Main Street, Suite 105Glastonbury, CT 06033
Hartford
Center for Latino Progress - CPRF
Principal Office
95 Park Street, 2nd FloorHartford, CT 06106Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Hartford Extension Office
75 Charter Oak Avenue, Suite 2-180Hartford, CT 06106Hartford Public Library
Principal Office
500 Main StreetHartford, CT 06103
Meriden
Raices Latinas Inc.
Principal Office
250 Pomeroy Ave., Suite 201CMeriden, CT 06450
New Haven
Apostle Immigrant Services, Corp.
Principal Office
115 Blatchley AvenueNew Haven, CT 06513
Norwalk
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc.
Norwalk Extension Office
120 East AvenueNorwalk, CT 06851
Stamford
Building One Community, Corp.
Principal Office
417 Shippan AveStamford, CT 06902Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc.
New Covenant Center Extension Office
174 Richmond Hill AvenueStamford, CT 06902Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Stamford Extension Office
34 Woodland AveStamford, CT 06902
Waterbury
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Waterbury Extension Office
233 Mill Street, 3rd FloorWaterbury, CT 06706Dreamers2gether Inc.
Principal Office
14 N Main StreetWaterbury, CT 06702
Free help if you are in immigration court
These organizations are on the Justice Department's pro bono list for courts in Connecticut. They have committed to free legal help at the court they are listed for, and many focus on deportation defense and on people in detention. Their own notes are below each one.
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Non-profit · Listed for Hartford Immigration Court
34 Woodland AvenueStamford, CT 06902410 Colorado AvenueBridgeport, CT 0660575 Charter Oak Avenue, Suite 2-180Hartford, CT 06106(203) 965-7190(203) 336-0141(860) 692-3085www.cirict.orgwww.cirict.orgwww.cirict.org
- Representation to individuals in removal proceedings, either in-house or through referrals
- Pro Bono representation may be limited by grant and program requirements
- Does not provide representation in detained cases
Central West Justice Center - An Affiliate of Community Legal Aid
Non-profit · Listed for Hartford Immigration Court
370 Main Street, Suite 200Worcester, MA 01608(855) 252-5342www.communitylegal.org
- Serves low-income residents of Central & Western Massachusetts
ABA Commission on Immigration Detention Information Hotline
Referral service · Listed for Hartford Immigration Court
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Unit 400Washington, DC 20036immcenter@americanbar.orgwww.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/immigration/
- Pro se case assistance for detained respondents only
- Respondents detained at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities should contact our speed dial at 2150#
- To contact on behalf of an individual detained by ICE or BOP, email immcenter@americanbar.org
- Respondents detained at Department of Defense (DOD) military facilities (including Guantanamo) should contact our toll-free hotline at 1 (855) 641-6081
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
Non-profit · Listed for Hartford Immigration Court
67 Holly Hill Lane, Suite 200Greenwich, CT 06830275 Main Street, 5th FloorNorwich, CT 06360(203) 622-1881(203) 622-1881, ext. 156info@jfsgreenwich.orginfor@jfsgreenwich.org
- Representation to individuals in removal proceedings
- Pro bono representation may be limited by grant and program requirements
- Provides representation in detained cases
Before you call
- Say what you need help with: the form (for example I-485, I-130, N-400 or a DACA renewal) and any notice you got from USCIS or the court.
- Ask whether they take that kind of case, and whether there is a waiting list.
- Ask about fees. Ask whether they can waive or reduce them if you cannot pay.
- Ask who will work on your case: an attorney or an accredited representative.
- Ask whether someone speaks your language, or whether they use an interpreter.
- Have your receipt number, A-Number and notices nearby.
- Free help often has waiting lists, so contact more than one organization.
Only lawyers and accredited representatives can advise you
In the U.S., a notary public or "notario" is not a lawyer and cannot give immigration legal advice, even though a notario is a lawyer in some other countries. USCIS lists who can: attorneys in good standing with a U.S. state bar, and accredited representatives who work for an organization the Justice Department recognizes.
You can check an attorney on the state bar's website, and an accredited representative on the Justice Department's roster. EOIR also publishes a list of disciplined practitioners.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free immigration legal help in Connecticut?
11 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 16 offices in Connecticut, with the most in Bridgeport, Hartford and Stamford. 4 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Hartford Immigration Court. Recognized organizations serve mainly people with low incomes, and those that charge fees must have a policy for clients who cannot pay.
Are these Connecticut organizations free?
Not always. Some recognized organizations charge low fees, and each one that charges must have a written policy for people who cannot pay. Providers on the pro bono list give free help to people in immigration court. Ask about fees when you call.
Can they help with my green card or citizenship application?
Recognized organizations can help with applications to USCIS, such as family-based green cards, DACA renewals and naturalization. The roster does not say which cases each office takes, so ask. Representatives marked “DHS only” on the roster can help with USCIS but cannot represent you in immigration court.
Does MyCheck recommend any of them?
No. Every organization here comes from a public Justice Department list. MyCheck does not rank or vet them, and none pays to be listed.
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Sources
MyCheck is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. The organizations on this page come from public U.S. Justice Department lists. MyCheck does not endorse or recommend any of them, and no one pays to be listed. Hours, fees and services change, so call before you go. To report a mistake on this page, email info@sfdify.com.
