Free Immigration Legal Help in Virginia
21 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 27 offices in Virginia, with the most in Fairfax, Arlington and Richmond. 8 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Annandale Immigration Court and Sterling 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.
Alexandria
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington - Hogar Immigrant Services
Principal Office
6301 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300Alexandria, VA 22312
Annandale
Just Neighbors Ministry, Inc.
Principal Office
7630 Little River Tpke, Suite 900Annandale, VA 22003National Korean American Service and Education Consortium
Principal Office
4304 Evergreen Lane, Suite 104Annandale, VA 22003
Arlington
African Communities Together
Arlington, Virginia Extension Office
1225 S Clark Street, Suite 504Arlington, VA 22202ECDC African Community Center Arlington
Principal Office
901 South Highland StreetArlington, VA 22204Restoration Immigration Legal Aid (RILA)
Principal Office
1815 North Quincy StreetArlington, VA 22207
Charlottesville
International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - Charlottesville Extension Office
375 Greenbrier Drive, Suite 200Charlottesville, VA 22901Sin Barreras (Without Borders)
Principal Office
425 Seminole Trail, Suite 310P.O Box 6433Charlottesville, VA 22901
Fairfax
Ayuda
Virginia Extension Office
2701 Prosperity AvenueFairfax, VA 22031Immigrant Connection - Fairfax
Principal Office
11451 Braddock RoadFairfax, VA 22030International Commission for Dalit Rights, Inc. (ICDR)
Principal Office
3615 Chain Bridge Rd, Unit CFairfax, VA 22030Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
KIND - Virginia Extension Office
2701 Prosperity AvenueSuite 405Fairfax, VA 22031Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
Principal Office
3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 100 NorthFairfax, VA 22033National Korean American Service and Education Consortium
Centreville Extension Office
11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 230Fairfax, VA 22030
Falls Church
Tahirih Justice Center
Principal Office
6400 Arlington Blvd, Suite 400Falls Church, VA 22042
Fredericksburg
LUCHA Ministries, Inc.
Principal Office
1019 Princess Anne StreetFredericksburg, VA 22401
Harrisonburg
Church World Service Immigration and Refugee Program-Harrisonburg Office
Principal Office
250 East Elizabeth Street, Suite 215Harrisonburg, VA 22802Shenandoah Valley Immigrant Resource Center
Principal Office
25 N Liberty Street, Suite #EHarrisonburg, VA 22802
Newport News
Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Newport News Extension Office
740 Thimble Shoals, Suite FNewport News, VA 23606
Richmond
Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Principal Office
1601 Rolling Hills DriveRichmond, VA 23229International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - Richmond Extension Office
2004 Bremo Road, Suite 200Richmond, VA 23226Sacred Heart Center, Inc.
Principal Office
1400 Perry StreetRichmond, VA 23224
Roanoke
Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Roanoke Extension Office
2131 Valley View Blvd NWRoanoke, VA 24012Immigrant Connection - Blue Ridge
Principal Office
3706 Peters Creek RoadRoanoke, VA 24019
Winchester
Church World Service Immigration and Refugee Program-Harrisonburg Office
Winchester Extension Office
2273 Valley AvenueWinchester, VA 22601Just Neighbors Ministry, Inc.
Winchester Extension Office
301 N. Cameron Street #103Winchester, VA 22601
Woodbridge
CASA, Inc.
Woodbridge Extension Office
2359 Research CourtWoodbridge, VA 22192
Free help if you are in immigration court
These organizations are on the Justice Department's pro bono list for courts in Virginia. 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.
Human Rights First
Referral service · Listed for Annandale Immigration Court, Sterling Immigration Court
825 21st Street NW, PMB 253Washington, DC 20006(212) 845-5200Dcprobono@humanrightsfirst.orgwww.humanrightsfirst.org/asylum/asylum-seekers-and-potential-clients
- Represents indigents individuals and families seeking asylum
- To request assistance, please call our office at (212) 845-5200 and leave a voice message. You may also send us an email at dcprobono@humanrightsfirst.org. Please include your contact information and a brief message describing the circumstances of your case. A staff member will contact you to schedule a screening.
- No walk-ins
- Languages: Spanish and others as needed
Amica Center for Immigrant Rights
Non-profit · Listed for Annandale Immigration Court, Annandale Immigration Court Juvenile Docket
(formerly Capital Area Immigrants' Rights (CAIR)Coalition)Main Office:1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 701Washington, DC 20036To refer someone who is DETAINED:Complete this form: www.amicacenter.org/get-helpSpanish: www.amicacenter.org/es/obtenga/ayuda(202) 331-3320 (Main Line)(202) 331-3329 (Detention Line)www.amicacenter.org
- Provides immigration legal services to detained adults and children in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
ABA Commission on Immigration Detention Information Hotline
Referral service · Listed for Annandale 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 and Community Services
Non-profit · Listed for Annandale Immigration Court
5743 Bartlett StreetPittsburgh, PA 15217- Call (412) 742-4216 for Spanish
- We do not handle cases for detained adults, any asylum cases, or employment-based immigration cases
- Languages: Spanish and others as needed
HIAS (Silver Spring)
Non-profit · Listed for Annandale Immigration Court
1300 Spring Street, Suite 500Silver Spring, MD 20910- Must fear return to country of origin
- No walk-ins
- Schedule a consultation by calling (301) 844-7248 on the first Friday of each month
- Languages: Spanish, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, and interpreters available
Center for Applied Legal Studies, Georgetown Law
Non-profit · Listed for Annandale Immigration Court
600 New Jersey Avenue NWWashington, DC 20001(202) 622-9100Lawcalsclinic@georgetown.edu
- Asylum cases only
The George Washington University Law School Immigration Clinic
Non-profit · Listed for Annandale Immigration Court, Sterling Immigration Court
2000 G Street NWWashington, DC 20052(202) 994-7463www.law.gwu.edu/immigration-clinic
- By appointment only at the contact number listed
- We accommodate all languages
Restoration Immigration Legal Aid (RILA)
Non-profit · Listed for Annandale Immigration Court Juvenile Docket
1815 N. Quincy StreetArlington, VA 22207(571) 429-5410rila@restorationimmigration.orgwww.restorationimmigration.org
- No walk-ins
- Please call for an appointment
- Will not represent individuals in detention
- Will not represent individuals with criminal cases
- Specialize in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Removal Defense
- Limited to residents of: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun Counties
- Languages: Spanish
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 Virginia?
21 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 27 offices in Virginia, with the most in Fairfax, Arlington and Richmond. 8 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Annandale Immigration Court and Sterling 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 Virginia 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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