Community and Legal Resources

Community Resources Supporting Immigration Needs

A wide range of community organizations and legal service providers are available to offer support. These resources provide critical assistance with navigating complex systems, addressing legal matters, accessing social services, and fostering a sense of belonging. By promoting safety, inclusion, and opportunity, these organizations play a vital role in supporting immigrant communities.

Community Resources

• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities agencies offer services such as affordable housing, food and nutrition programs, and immigration and refugee support to individuals regardless of religion or nationality.
• CARECEN (Central American Refugee Center) offers free and low-cost immigration legal services, community education, and social services to immigrants on Long Island.
• Informed Immigrant is committed to increasing access to trustworthy information and resources for undocumented individuals and immigrant families throughout the United States.

Resources for Legal Assistance

Individuals who wish to pursue legal action should consult with an immigration attorney to discuss their options. The following organizations can help connect individuals with qualified legal professionals:

• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA): Founded in 1946, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, voluntary bar association that provides continuing legal education, professional services, information, and expertise to more than 16,000 attorneys who practice and teach immigration law. Find an Immigration Lawyer
• Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA): Founded in 1899, the Nassau County Bar Association is a professional membership association for attorneys. It is the leading source for legal information and services for the legal profession and the local community in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. NCBA enjoys a membership of private and public sector attorneys, judges, legal educators and law students. Hire a Lawyer
• Immigration Legal Services of Long Island: A not-for-profit organization, providing immigration assistance and deportation defense services to detained and non-detained immigrants who live or work within the tri-state area.