DREAMer Resource Hub

Get legal help in Chicago from NIJC:

NIJC offers legal consultations for DREAMers and their families at our Chicago office by appointment every Wednesday. Call (312) 660-1370 or email us to make an appointment.

If you'd like help filing your application, you can attend a free legal clinic in Chicago. Register here.

Find out if you are eligible for Deferred Action:

At DREAMerJustice.org individuals can complete a self-assessment to determine if they are eligible for deferred action and find qualified legal service providers to help with their application.

Here is information about upcoming pro bono legal clinics and workshops for DREAMers:

Reform Immigration for America, Find a DREAM Relief workshop near you

Deferred Action Workshops in New York hosted by the New York State Youth Leadership Council

Have questions about Deferred Action for DREAMers?

Overview of the Process and Frequently Asked Questions

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Factsheet: What you need to know 

How do I get a certified disposition of a criminal record?

When do I need to see an attorney?

Watch recordings of NIJC's live legal chats about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Learn more about unauthorized legal practitioners and how to avoid them:

How to Avoid Immigration Fraud

StopNotarioFraud.org

American Bar Association, About Notario Fraud

Not in Chicago? These sites will help you find qualified legal help near you:

Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review Free Legal Service Providers

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Immigration Lawyer Search

Immigration Advocates Network National Immigration Legal Services Directory

Asian American Center for Adavancing Justice, Free Legal Assistance for DREAMers in Asian Languages

Here are other organizations and sites that have resources for DREAMers:

DREAMRelief.org

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)

Need help paying for the application fees?

There are some projects that hope to help DREAMers pay for application fees. Check back again for more updated information soon.

Public Interest Projects, Fund for DREAMers

Mission Asset Fund, Lending Circles for DREAMers

You can find updates from the government about the policy here:

U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Public Advocate- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

Janet Napolitano's June 15, 2012 Memo Announcing Deferred Action for DREAMers

Learn more about getting your GED:

America's Voice - With Obama's Dream Relief Policy, It's Back to School (or GED) Time for Many DREAMers