HelloNonprofit immigration legal services
Immigration legal help you can trust
Free or low-cost immigration legal help for new immigrants and low-income families, in English, Spanish and Chinese.
- Free or low-cost
- English · Español · 中文
- In person, Tuesday – Saturday
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Office hours
Tuesday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday (Pacific Time)
What to bring
A photo ID, your notices from USCIS or the court, and any receipt numbers.
Full checklistServices
How we can help
We focus on new immigrants and on low-income individuals and families.
Immigration legal services
We help you understand your situation and options, and assist with your immigration matters.
Learn moreFee waiver help
Low income? We can help you ask USCIS or the immigration court to waive the filing fee.
Learn moreCase status checks
Our staff check your case with USCIS and the immigration court, and explain what each update means.
Learn moreNotices explained
Received a letter from USCIS or the immigration court? We will go through it with you.
Learn moreLanguage access
Service in English, Spanish and Chinese, with patient, plain-language explanations.
Learn morePractice areas
Family, humanitarian protection, citizenship, employment and removal defense.
Learn moreCost & eligibility
Legal help within reach
Free or low-cost
As a nonprofit, we keep legal help within reach for new immigrants and low-income families.
- Our services are free or low-cost, and our fees may be reduced or waived if you cannot pay.
- Government filing fees are separate.
- With a low income, we can help you ask USCIS to waive the filing fee (Form I-912), where the form allows it.
- For appeals and motions, we can help you ask the immigration court or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to waive the fee (Form EOIR-26A).
Who we serve
- New immigrants
- Low-income individuals and families
- Underserved communities
- Chinese- and Spanish-speaking community members
Most of our clients speak Chinese or Spanish.
Step by step
How it works
- 01
Visit our office
Come in during office hours. All of our services are provided in person, at our office.
- 02
Tell us your situation
Talk with us in English, Spanish or Chinese, and bring any notices or documents you have.
- 03
Understand your options
We review your situation and explain your options clearly, step by step.
- 04
Stay informed
Our staff check your case status by hand and explain each update.
Why Por Legal
Reliable. Modern. Caring.
A nonprofit you can trust
Por Legal is run by a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. We explain your situation honestly and never promise outcomes no one can guarantee.
Hands-on now, better tools ahead
Today our staff check case status with USCIS and the immigration court by hand. We are building digital tools so that, in the future, updates can reach you sooner.
Someone who speaks your language
Most of our clients speak Chinese or Spanish. We listen patiently and explain every step in plain English, Spanish or Chinese.
A registered nonprofit you can look up
Search for our legal name, NEWHOPE IMMIGRANT, on:
IRS Tax Exempt Organization SearchCalifornia Secretary of StateCalifornia Registry of Charities
FAQ
Common questions
How do I get help?
Come to our office at 17800 Castleton St Ste 230, City of Industry, CA 91748 during office hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM (Pacific Time). We are closed on Sunday and Monday. We serve clients in person only, not by phone or online. See visiting information.
Do your services cost anything?
Our services are free or low-cost, and if you cannot pay, our fees may be reduced or waived. Government filing fees, such as USCIS fees, are separate.
What languages do you speak?
We provide service in English, Spanish and Chinese.
What should I bring when I visit?
Please bring a photo ID and any letters or notices you have received from USCIS or the immigration court. If you have them, also bring your receipt numbers, your A-Number and copies of any applications you have filed. If you need a fee waiver, bring proof of your income or public benefits. If you are not sure, bring what you have.
We’re here to help
Visit our office in City of Industry, California. We serve clients in person, and our services are free or low-cost.