The New American Legal Clinic (NALC) is a full-service immigration legal clinic, training law students in immigration law and serving under resourced individuals in our community. When contacting NALC, we will assess your annual income to determine eligibility for our services; if you qualify, NALC will evaluate your case and provide representation in your immigration case when eligible for the benefit that you are seeking.
NALC provides legal services at no charge; however there may be required government filing fees and other incidental fees which are the sole responsibility of the client.
Below are some of the ways that NALC can help you with your immigration case
Citizenship/Naturalization Applications
If you are a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR), have been in the country for at least five years (or three years if married to a U.S. citizens), demonstrate good moral character and have a basic understanding of English (or qualify for a disability exemption) you may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship/naturalization.
Family-Based Immigrant Visas (Lawful Permanent Residency)
If you have a spouse, child, or other family members who are U.S. citizens you could be eligible for a Family-Based Immigrant Visa. NALC will assess your case to determine eligibility for consular processing, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) or adjustment of status. Limited availability each year
U-Visas / T-Visas
If you are a non-citizen who suffers from substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of a violent crime or human trafficking within the United States and reported the crime to law enforcement, you may be eligible for a U-Visa or a T-Visa. Limited availability each year
Removal Defense and Asylum
NALC provides full scope removal defense for a limited number of cases each year. If you have been served with a Notice to Appear (NTA) and are already in deportation proceedings before immigration court NALC may be able to provide representation in your case, this includes Asylum claims for those who fear returning to their home country due to persecution or harm. Limited availability each year
Other resources you may find useful
Agency Hotline Referral System
United Way
Dial 211
Victims of Domestic Violence and Women’s Care
In Case of Emergency
Dial 911
Fresno Police Department
Non-Emergency Hotline
559-621-7000
Fresno County Sheriff
Non-Emergency Hotline
559-621-7000
(559) 488-3939
Clovis Police Department
(559) 324-2400
Evangel Home
137 N. Yosemite, Fresno, CA 93701
559-621-7000
(559)-264-4714
559-621-7000
Services: Crisis shelter for women and children, meals, clothing and counseling.
Marjaree Mason Center
1600 M St., Fresno, CA 93721
(559)-237-4706
Services: Provides emergency shelter, counseling, and crisis support for women and children.
Legal Services
Central California Legal Services
2115 Kern Street, Suite 1, Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 570-1220
Services: Provides legal services and representation to under resourced individuals.
Centro La Familia
302 Fresno St, Ste 102 Fresno, CA
(559) 237-2961
Services: Provides immigration legal services, mental health services and parent education services to under resourced individuals.
Education and Leadership Foundation (ELF)
4290 E Ashlan Ave Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 291-5428
Services: Provides low cost immigration legal services, extracurricular student education opportunities, student scholarships parent education services to under resourced individuals.
Mil Mujeres Legal Services
(202) 808-3311
www.milmujeres.org
Services: Provides immigration legal services for the Latino community U Visa, VAWA, T-Visa and SIJs
Kids in Need Defense (KIND)
550 E Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 240-4184
Services: Provides free representation for unaccompanied minors in their immigration cases
UFW Foundation
2409 Merced Street Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 496-0700
Services: Free and low-cost comprehensive immigration services, including Family Petitions, Naturalization, U-visa, VAWA, SIJS, Waivers, and removal defense
Victims and Witnesses of Crimes
Crime Victim & Witness Assistance Center
Fresno: (559)-600-2822
Hanford: (559)-852-2640
Madera: (559)-661-1000
Visalia: (559)-636-5471
Porterville: (559)- 782-9617
Services: Assists victims and witnesses to crimes.