Free Immigration Legal Help in Indiana
15 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 19 offices in Indiana, with the most in Indianapolis, South Bend and Fort Wayne. 3 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Indianapolis 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.
Elkhart
La Posada Immigrant Aid
Principal Office
23786 Sunnyside AvenueElkhart, IN 46516
Evansville
Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville
Principal Office
2111 Stringtown RoadEvansville, IN 47711
Ferdinand
Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana
Principal Office
802 E 10th StreetFerdinand, IN 47532
Fishers
Immigrant Connection at The Bridge Community Church
Fishers Extension Office
13300 Olio RoadFishers, IN 46037
Fort Wayne
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Principal Office
915 S. Clinton Street, Floor 1Fort Wayne, IN 46802Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
Fort Wayne Extension Office
347 W. Berry Street, Suite 101Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Goshen
National Immigrant Justice Center
Goshen Extension Office
110 E. Washington StreetGoshen, IN 46528
Hammond
Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome Network
Principal Office
824 Hoffman StreetHammond, IN 46327
Indianapolis
Catholic Charities Indianapolis Inc.
Principal Office
1400 N. Meridian StreetSuite 210Indianapolis, IN 46202Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc.
Principal Office
2457 E Washington Street, Suite AIndianapolis, IN 46201Mariposa Legal, Inc.
Principal Office
8520 Allison Pointe BlvdSuite 223, PMB 20826Indianapolis, IN 46250Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
Principal Office
3333 N. Meridian Street, Suite 201Indianapolis, IN 46208
Jeffersonville
Hispanic Connection of Southern Indiana, Inc.
Principal Office
1410 Charlestown New Albany Road, Suite #101Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Logansport
Immigrant Connection at The Bridge Community Church
Principal Office
301 East Linden AvenueLogansport, IN 46947
Marion
Immigrant Connection at College Wesleyan Church
Principal Office
306 E. 38th StreetMarion, IN 46953
South Bend
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
South Bend Extension Office
1817 Miami StreetSouth Bend, IN 46613La Casa De Amistad Inc.
Principal Office
3423 S Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46614Tree of Life Anglican Church
Principal Office
401 East Colfax Avenue, Suite 180-3South Bend, IN 46617Tree of Life Anglican Church
Principal Office
P.O. Box 1203South Bend, IN 46624
Free help if you are in immigration court
These organizations are on the Justice Department's pro bono list for courts in Indiana. 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.
National Immigrant Justice Center
Non-profit · Listed for Indianapolis Immigration Court
110 E. Washington StreetGoshen, IN 46528(312) 660-1370nijcild@immigrantjustice.org
- Detained immigrants may call collect at (312) 583-9721 or use the pro bono platform and NIJC's 3-digit code: 565
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender
Non-profit · Listed for Indianapolis Immigration Court
69 W. Washington Street, Suite 1600Chicago, IL 60602(312) 603-0636pdimmigrationunit@cookcountyil.govwww.cookcountypublicdefender.org
- Cook County, IL residents in ICE custody only
ABA Commission on Immigration Detention Information Hotline
Referral service · Listed for Indianapolis 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
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 Indiana?
15 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 19 offices in Indiana, with the most in Indianapolis, South Bend and Fort Wayne. 3 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Indianapolis 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 Indiana 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.
