1. International Institute of the Bay Area Fair Oaks Community Center 2600 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063 650-780-7530 Drop-In Consultations Every Monday ($30) 9am-noon and 1-4pm First Come, First Served. No appointment necessary.

2. Partner agencies San Mateo County: Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County: LIBRE Project, (650) 558-0915 International Institute of the Bay Area, (650) 780-7530 Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto, (650) 326-6440 Coastside Hope, (650) 726-9071 Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, (415) 567-6255 La Raza Centro Legal, (415) 575-3500 Santa Clara County: CET Immigration & Citizenship Program, (408) 534-5451 Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, (408) 468-0100 Asian Law Alliance, (408) 287-9710 Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center, (408) 288-7030 SIREN, 408-453-3003 International Rescue Committee, 408-453-3536 Here are some organizations in your area that are licensed experts in the immigration law, and who can help you with all of your immigration needs.

3. Immigration & Naturalization Legal Services Family-Based Visa Petition: US Citizens and Green Card Holders may petition their close relatives to immigrate to the U.S. Naturalization: Immigrants who have had their green card for 5 years may be eligible to apply for US Citizenship. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Newest immigration policy benefiting youth who were brought to the U.S. as children. Political Asylum: Applicant must have suffered persecution in home country based on race, religion, politics or certain other grounds.

4. Ways to Immigrate (cont.) VAWA (Violence Against Women Act): Domestic violence survivors can self-petition for residency if spouse or parent is LPR or Citizen. U-Visa: Victims of domestic violence and other serious crimes may be eligible for work authorization and path to residency. If willing to assist in investigation or prosecution plus other criteria. Other: Additional types of immigration relief may be available, depending on specific circumstances. Confidential immigration consultations available to assess each case.

5. Comprehensive Immigration Reform  Current debate in Congress.  Favorable political climate – new immigration law may be possible this year.  Potential beneficiaries can prepare now, by collecting important documents to prove their identity and residence in the U.S.  Beware of fraudulent “notarios” or “consultants”  Text “immigration” to 30644 to get updated.