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Immigration Resources

This list covers key immigration aid organizations, relevant laws, and “Know Your Rights” resources for legal support and advocacy in Los Angeles. Scroll to the bottom to view “Know Your Rights” materials in multiple languages,
 

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Key Immigration and Legal Aid Organizations

Several organizations in Los Angeles provide legal assistance and advocacy for immigrants, including SALEF, CHIRLA, and CARECEN, which offer support for DACA renewals, citizenship applications, and deportation defense. Other groups like AJSOCAL, Catholic Charities, and the Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project provide low-cost or free immigration consultations, family-based immigration services, and representation in immigration court.

The Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF)
  1. Legal assistance for DACA renewals, citizenship applications, and TPS (Temporary Protected Status) adjustments.
    1. +1-213-480-1052 (English and Spanish)
    2. https://salef.org/
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
  1. Immigrant rights organization providing legal services including deportation defense, family unity services, and DACA/citizenship assistance.  
    1. +1-888-624-4752 (Immigrant Assistance Referral Line; English and Spanish)
    2. +1-213-3797 (Legal Assistance Line; English and Spanish)
    3. https://www.chirla.org/
The Immigration Project at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California 
  1. AJSOCAL assists immigrants nationally and locally who are seeking help with immigration relief such as adjustment of status, representation in immigration court, and other forms of family-based immigration. The Immigration Project hosts free in-house and off-site workshops and information sessions within Los Angeles County and Orange County to assist undocumented immigrants for little to no cost. Immigration consultations are also available in-person or over the phone by appointment only.
    1. English/Other: 888-349-9695
    2. 普通话／广东话 (Chinese): 800-520-2356
    3. 한국어(Korean): 800-867-3640
    4. Tagalog (Filipino): 855-300-2552
    5. ภาษาไทย (Thai): 880-914-9583
    6. हिन्दी (Hindi) : 85-.971-2552
    7. ខ្មែរ (Khmer): 800-867-3126
    8. Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese): 714-477-2958
    9. https://ajsocal.org/immigration/
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
  1. Catholic Charities of Los Angeles (CCLA) provides support and advocacy to individuals and families, helping them to legalize their residency status and become naturalized citizens. The primary objective is to reunite families by legalizing persons residing in the United States without lawful immigration status, and by assisting in the lawful immigration of family members to the United States. 
    1. +1-213-251-3411 (Languages: Spanish, English, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), and Farsi)
    2. +1-213-318-5711 (English, Arabic, Farsi, and Armenian)
    3. https://catholiccharitiesla.org/immigration-services/
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
  1. A public interest legal organization, Esperanza serves vulnerable immigrants in the Los Angeles area by offering education and representation to help them navigate the complex immigration system
    1. +1-213-251-3505
    2. https://www.esperanza-la.org/programs
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
  1. No cost consultations and low cost immigration legal services
    1. +1-213-385-7800 ext 136 (English and Spanish)
    2. https://www.carecen-la.org/ 

 

Immigration Protections in Los Angeles and California: Key Policies and Legislation

Los Angeles has implemented pro-immigrant policies, including LAPD Special Orders 40 and 1, as well as the Sanctuary City Ordinance, which limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. At the state level, California laws such as SB 54 (California Values Act) and the TRUTH Act reinforce protections for undocumented residents, while the CA DREAM Act and Immigration Tenant Protection Act expand access to education and housing rights for immigrants.

Los Angeles City
California (Statewide Legislation)

 

Know Your Rights: Immigration Defense and Legal Resources

 

IF ICE COMES TO YOUR DOOR English)

IF ICE COMES TO YOUR DOOR:

  • Do NOT open the door unless they show a signed warrant from a judge with your name on it. Slide it under the door — do not touch it.
  • You have the right to remain silent. You do not need to answer any questions.
  • Do NOT sign anything without speaking to a lawyer.
  • If outside, ask if you’re free to go. If yes, leave calmly.
  • Use your rights card — show it through the window or slide it under the door.

Download Know Your Rights cards in English, Spanish, Korean, and Chinese at:

lapl.org/newamericans/knowyourrights
 

PREPARE A FAMILY PLAN — JUST IN CASE

No one wants to think about it — but every family deserves to be ready.

✅ Make a folder of key documents:

  • Birth certificates, immigration papers, school and doctor info, emergency contacts, and a caregiver affidavit

✅ Identify a caregiver and talk to your kids about them

✅ Make an Emergency Plan - go to www.wehaverights.us to get resources 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

  • Catholic Charities (213) 251-3484
  • Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) (888) 624-4752 (English/Spanish)
  • Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF) +1-213-480-1052 (English/ Spanish)
  • The Immigration Project at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California 

English/Other: 888-349-9695

普通话／广东话 (Chinese): 800-520-2356 

한국어(Korean): 800-867-3640

  • National Immigration Legal Hotline: 1-800-285-1131

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Councilwoman Traci Park is committed to protecting the dignity and rights of every Angeleno. Let’s stand together — informed, prepared, and united.

 

SI ICE LLEGA A SU PUERTA (Español)
  • NO abra la puerta a menos que le muestren una orden firmada por un juez con su nombre. Pídales que la deslicen por debajo de la puerta. No la toque.
  • Tiene derecho a guardar silencio. No está obligado(a) a responder preguntas.
  • NO firme ningún documento sin antes hablar con un abogado.
  • Si está fuera de su casa, pregunte si puede irse. Si le dicen que sí, váyase con calma.
  • Use su tarjeta de derechos — muéstrela por la ventana o deslícela por debajo de la puerta.

Descargue las tarjetas “Conozca sus derechos” en inglés, español, coreano y chino en:
 lapl.org/newamericans/knowyourrights

PREPARE UN PLAN FAMILIAR — POR SI ACASO

Nadie quiere pensarlo, pero todas las familias merecen estar preparadas.

✅ Arme una carpeta con documentos importantes:
Actas de nacimiento, documentos migratorios, información de escuelas y médicos, contactos de emergencia y una declaración de cuidador autorizado.

✅ Identifique a un cuidador de confianza y hable con sus hijos sobre esa persona.

✅ Haga un plan de emergencia — visite www.wehaverights.us para obtener recursos

 

CONTACTOS DE EMERGENCIA

  • Caridades Católicas (213) 251-3484
  • Coalición por los Derechos Humanos de los Inmigrantes (CHIRLA): (888) 624-4752 (inglés/español)
  • Fondo Salvadoreño Americano de Liderazgo y Educación (SALEF): +1-213-480-1052 (inglés/español)
  • Proyecto de Inmigración en Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Southern California:
    • Inglés / Otros: 888-349-9695
  • Línea Nacional de Ayuda Legal en Inmigración: 1-800-285-1131

 

USTED NO ESTÁ SOLO/A.

La Concejala Traci Park está comprometida a proteger la dignidad y los derechos de todos los angelinos. Mantengámonos unidos — informados, preparados y solidarios.

إذا جاء موظفو الهجرة إلى باب منزلك (Arabic)
  • .
  • لديك الحق في التزام الصمت. لست مضطرًا للرد على أي أسئلة.
  • لا توقّع على أي مستند قبل التحدث مع محامٍ.
  • إذا كنت خارج المنزل، اسأل إذا كان بإمكانك المغادرة. إذا قالوا نعم، غادر بهدوء.
  • استخدم بطاقة "اعرف حقوقك" – أظهرها من النافذة أو مررها تحت الباب.

لتحميل بطاقات "اعرف حقوقك" باللغات: الإنجليزية، الإسبانية، الكورية، والصينية:
lapl.org/newamericans/knowyourrights

 

حضّر خطة طوارئ عائلية – فقط في حال حدوث الأسوأ

لا أحد يحب التفكير في هذه الأمور، لكن من حق كل عائلة أن تكون مستعدة.

 جهّز ملفًا يحتوي على وثائق مهمة، مثل:
شهادات الميلاد، أوراق الهجرة، معلومات المدارس والأطباء، أرقام الطوارئ، وتفويض قانوني لرعاية الأطفال.

 عيّن شخصًا موثوقًا لرعاية أطفالك، وتحدث مع أطفالك عن هذا الشخص.

ضع خطة طوارئ — قم بزيارة www.wehaverights.us للحصول على الموارد
 

أرقام الاتصال في حالات الطوارئ

  • مركز حقوق المهاجرين (IRC) في مجلس العلاقات الأمريكية الإسلامية (كير - لوس أنجلوس)
     (714) 776‑1177
  • الجمعيات الخيرية الكاثوليكية (213) 251-3484

أنت لست وحدك.

تريسي بارك، عضوة مجلس المدينة، ملتزمة بحماية كرامة وحقوق جميع سكان لوس أنجلوس. دعونا نقف معًا – على علم، وعلى استعداد، ومتّحدين.

ICE(이민세관단속국) 요원이 집에 왔을 때:
  • 문을 열지 마세요. 판사가 서명하고 당신의 이름이 적힌 영장을 보여주지 않는 한 문을 열 필요가 없습니다. 그 영장을 문 아래로 밀어 넣게 하세요—직접 만지지 마세요.
  • 침묵할 권리가 있습니다. 질문에 답할 필요가 없습니다.
  • 변호사와 상담하지 않고는 어떤 문서에도 서명하지 마세요.
  • 집 밖에 있는 경우, “떠나도 됩니까?”라고 물으세요. “예”라고 하면 차분히 떠나세요.
  • 권리 안내 카드를 활용하세요. 창문을 통해 보여주거나 문 아래로 밀어 넣어 전달하세요.

 영어, 스페인어, 한국어, 중국어로 된 권리 안내 카드는 아래 링크에서 다운로드할 수 있습니다:
 lapl.org/newamericans/knowyourrights

 

가족 비상계획을 세우세요 — 만일을 대비하여

생각하고 싶지 않은 일이지만, 모든 가족은 준비되어 있어야 합니다.

✅ 중요한 서류를 정리해 두세요:
출생증명서, 이민 서류, 학교 및 병원 정보, 비상 연락처, 보호자 지정서 등

✅ 자녀를 돌봐줄 보호자를 미리 정하고, 자녀와 그 사람에 대해 이야기하세요.

✅ 비상 계획을 세우세요 — 자료를 받으시려면 www.wehaverights.us 를 방문하세요

 

긴급 연락처

  • 가톨릭 자선단체 (213) 251-3484
  • CHIRLA (이민자 인권 연합): (888) 624-4752 (영어/스페인어)
  • SALEF (살바도르계 미국인 교육 및 리더십 재단): +1-213-480-1052 (영어/스페인어)
  • 아시안 아메리칸 정의진흥협회 (Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California):
    • 영어/기타 언어: 888-349-9695
    • 중국어 (普通话／广东话): 800-520-2356
    • 한국어: 800-867-3640
  • 전국 이민 법률 지원 핫라인: 1-800-285-1131

 

당신은 혼자가 아닙니다.

 

트레이시 박 시의원은 모든 앤젤리노의 존엄성과 권리를 지키기 위해 헌신하고 있습니다.
정보를 갖추고, 준비하며, 함께 연대합시다.