Immigration Resources in Los Angeles

You are not alone. Here’s where to turn.

Los Angeles is home to one of the largest immigrant communities in the country. It’s also home to hundreds of organizations working every day to ensure that immigrants—regardless of status—can access safety, support, and justice.

Whether you’re looking for legal help, housing support, or financial guidance, the resources below are trusted, community-rooted, and ready to help.

Legal Support and Deportation Defense

CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) | chirla.org
CHIRLA offers low-cost and free legal consultations, citizenship assistance, and immigrant rights education.

Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) | immdef.org
Free and low-cost legal defense for detained immigrants, children, and families in removal proceedings.

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project | esperanza-la.org
Offers direct representation and education services to immigrants in detention or vulnerable situations.

CARECEN (Central American Resource Center) | carecen-la.org
Legal representation for TPS, DACA, citizenship, and more. Also offers advocacy and policy leadership.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) | lafla.org
Immigration legal services for low-income individuals, including survivors of crime, trafficking, or domestic violence.

Employment, Labor & Worker Rights

NDLON – National Day Laborer Organizing Network | ndlon.org
Empowers day laborers and low-wage immigrant workers through organizing, policy advocacy, and legal defense.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services | bettzedek.org
Offers workplace rights clinics for immigrants and other vulnerable workers, including wage theft support.

Housing, Health, and Basic Needs

Inclusive Action for the City | inclusiveaction.org
Provides micro-loans, business training, and support for undocumented and immigrant entrepreneurs.

Pacoima Beautiful – Immigrant Wellness Collaborative | pacoimabeautiful.org
Partners with community orgs to provide multilingual COVID-19, mental health, and social service navigation.

Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs | oia.lacounty.gov
Central hub for county-wide services, including health care access, Know Your Rights resources, and translation help.

Know Your Rights and Community Safety

• Immigrant Legal Resource Center – ilrc.org

• California Immigrant Policy Center – caimmigrant.org

• United We Dream – unitedwedream.org

• People Over Papers - Crowdsourced ICE Sightings Map

These national and statewide orgs offer Know Your Rights materials, emergency preparedness tips, and up-to-date immigration news in multiple languages.

Need help navigating these resources?

Contact us at Haven Neighborhood Services and we’ll help you connect with the right organization based on your needs, eligibility, and urgency.

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