Free Immigration Legal Help in Nebraska
11 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 25 offices in Nebraska, with the most in Lincoln, Omaha and Grand Island. 2 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Omaha 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.
Columbus
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)
Columbus – Centro Hispano Extension Office
3214 25th StreetColumbus, NE 68601Centro Hispano Comunitario de Nebraska
Principal Office
3214 25th Street, Suite 1Columbus, NE 68601
Crete
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)
Crete Extension Office
United Church of Christ (UCC), 440 East 12th StreetMailing Address: PO Box 328Crete, NE 68333
Grand Island
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)
Grand Island Extension Office
3180 W. U.S. Highway 34Grand Island, NE 68801Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Grand Island Extension Office
1004 N Diers Ave, Suite 140Grand Island, NE 68803Multicultural Coalition
Principal Office
325 W 4th StGrand Island, NE 68801Saint Mary's Immigration Program
Grand Island Extension Office
205 South CedarGrand Island, NE 68802
Lexington
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)
Lexington Extension Office
2401 Plum Creek Parkway, Suite 2Mailing Address: PO Box MLexington, NE 68850Saint Mary's Immigration Program
Principal Office
513 North Grant StreetSuite 7ALexington, NE 68850
Lincoln
Catholic Social Services
Principal Office
2241 O StreetLincoln, NE 68510Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)
Lincoln Extension Office
121 S 13th Street, Suite 301Lincoln, NE 68508Center for Legal Immigration Assistance
Principal Office
3047 North 70th StreetLincoln, NE 68507International Council for Refugees and Immigrants
Lincoln Extension Office
1023 Lincoln Mall, #104Lincoln, NE 68508Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Lincoln Extension Office
2301 O StreetLincoln, NE 68510Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
Principal Office
245 South 84th Street, Suite 200Lincoln, NE 68510
Nebraska City
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)
Nebraska City Extension Office
611 Central AvenueNebraska City, NE 68410
Omaha
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Principal Office
5211 South 31st StreetOmaha, NE 68107Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha
North 60th Street/ Omaha Extension Office
3300 N. 60th StreetOmaha, NE 68104Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)
Principal Office
4223 Center StreetOmaha, NE 68105International Council for Refugees and Immigrants
Principal Office
7315 Maple Street, Suite 2Omaha, NE 68132Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Principal Office
7929 W Center RdOmaha, NE 68124Women's Center for Advancement
Principal Office
3801 Harney StreetOmaha, NE 68131
Schuyler
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha
El Puente Immigration Legal Services Extension Office
1123 Road ISchuyler, NE 68661
Scottsbluff
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)
Scottsbluff Extension Office
615 South Beltline Highway WestScottsbluff, NE 69361
South Sioux City
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)
South Sioux City – Unity in Action Extension Office
3900 Dakota Avenue, Suite 11South Sioux City, NE 68776
Free help if you are in immigration court
These organizations are on the Justice Department's pro bono list for courts in Nebraska. 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.
ABA Commission on Immigration Detention Information Hotline
Referral service · Listed for Omaha 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
Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline
Referral service · Listed for Omaha Immigration Court, Omaha Immigration Court Juvenile Docket
4223 Center StreetOmaha, NE 681051 (855) 307-6730www.ciraconnect.org/contact-us/
- NILAH is a centralized hotline for low-income individuals seeking immigration legal assistance
- NILAH access specialists are bilingual in English and Spanish and they have access to the Language Line to communicate with callers who speak other languages
- NILAH screens callers who may need representation in removal proceedings, humanitarian or family-based immigration applications
- Languages: Spanish and English, and 240+ languages through the Language Line
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 Nebraska?
11 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 25 offices in Nebraska, with the most in Lincoln, Omaha and Grand Island. 2 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Omaha 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 Nebraska 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
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