Free immigration legal help in Colorado — BIA-recognized organizations
This page lists every non-profit in Colorado currently authorized by the U.S. Department of Justice (Board of Immigration Appeals / BIA) to provide immigration legal representation. Source: EOIR Recognition & Accreditation Roster, updated quarterly.
BIA-recognized organizations are the cheapest legitimate immigration legal help available — many provide representation free or for sliding-fee based on income. Their accredited representatives (Full Accreditation can appear in court; Partial Accreditation handles USCIS filings only) practice ONLY immigration law.
BIA-recognized organizations in Colorado
25 organizations listed in the EOIR Recognition & Accreditation Roster for Colorado. These non-profits are authorized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to provide immigration legal representation at low or no cost.
| Organization | City | Address | Phone | Recognized | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo, Inc. dba Catholic Charities of Southern | Alamosa | — | 07/24/25 | Active | |
| Connect Immigration | Alamosa | 355 S. Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80226, Littleton | (720) 940-5333 | 11/26/24 | Active |
| Integrated Community | Alamosa | 555 Breeze Street, Suite 110, Craig, CO 81625, Denver | (970) 439-0595 | 08/11/16 | Active |
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | Alamosa | — | 02/23/96 | Active | |
| Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains | Alamosa | 108 E St Vrain, Suite 14, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Craig | (719) 314-0212 | 06/07/05 | Active |
| San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center | Alamosa | 225 6th Street, Suite B, Alamosa, CO 81101, San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center | (719) 587-3225 | 02/21/24 | Active |
| Immigrant Legal Center of Boulder County | Boulder | 948 North Street, Suite 8, Boulder, CO 80304, Colorado Springs | (303) 444-1522 | 05/19/17 | Active |
| Catholic Charities of Central Colorado | Colorado Springs | 228 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Immigrant Hope - Atlanta 10/22/13 01/24/26* Active, (Pending Renewal), Immigrant Hope – Colorado Springs Extension Office, 3445 Oro Blanco Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 | (970) 233-3219 | 02/06/08 | Active |
| Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. | Denver | 6240 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80216 | (303) 742-4971 | 11/14/24 | Active |
| ECDC African Community Center (ACC) | Denver | 925 S Niagara Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80224 | (303) 399-4500 | 09/23/24 | Active |
| Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center | Denver | 5400 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216 | (303) 839-1008 | 12/03/24 | Active |
| Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains | Denver | 1035 Osage Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 | (303) 980-5400 | 06/07/05 | Active |
| The Center for Trauma & Resilience | Denver | P.O. Box 18975, Denver, CO 80218, Durango | (303) 860-0660 | 09/16/25 | Active |
| Companeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center | Durango | 1099 Main Avenue, Suite 215, Durango, CO 81301, Eagle | (970) 375-9406 | 12/17/24 | Active |
| Connect Immigration | Eagle | 248 Grand Avenue, Eagle, CO 81631, Evans | (970) 393-6479 | 11/26/24 | Active |
| Immigrant Hope - Greeley | Evans | 3001 8th Avenue, #170, Evans, CO 80620, Fort Collins | (970) 413-4303 | 08/09/24 | Active |
| Alianza NORCO | Fort Collins | 2629 Redwing Road, Suite 298, Fort Collins, CO 80526, Frisco | — | 07/24/24 | Active |
| Bethany Immigration Services | Frisco | P.O. Box 4964, Frisco, CO 80443 | (970) 389-1480 | 06/16/15 | Active |
| Mountain Dreamers | Frisco | 619 Main Street, Suite 7B, Frisco, CO 80443, Lakewood | (970) 368-6354 | 11/22/24 | Active |
| Littleton Immigrant Resources Center | Littleton | 6014 S. Datura Street, Littleton, CO 80120, Montrose | (303) 795-3968 | 12/07/10 | Active |
| Hispanic Affairs Project | Montrose | 17 N. 6th Street, Suite A, Montrose, CO 81401, Pagosa Springs | (970) 249-4115 | 04/15/15 | Active |
| Colorado Hosting Asylum Network | Pagosa Springs | 264 Village Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, Pueblo | (303) 408-5418 | 02/26/23 | Active |
| Integrated Community | Steamboat Springs | 443 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, Integrated Community | (970) 871-4599 | 08/11/16 | Active |
| Tri-County Health Network | Telluride | 238 E. Colorado Avenue, Suite 8, Telluride, CO 81435, Westminster | (970) 708-7096 | 02/10/25 | Active |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) | Westminster | 7301 Federal Blvd, Suite 300, Westminster, CO 80030 | (303) 433-2812 | 07/20/16 | Active |
How to verify and contact a BIA-recognized organization
- Confirm current status at the EOIR roster — recognition can be withdrawn, and the roster is updated quarterly.
- Call ahead to check service availability — many orgs have waitlists, especially for asylum and removal-defense cases.
- Ask about fees before signing a representation agreement. Free or sliding-fee is standard.
- Bring all USCIS notices + photo ID to your intake appointment.
- Beware of “notarios” — only BIA-recognized organizations OR licensed attorneys can give legal advice. A “notario público” in the U.S. is NOT a notario in the Latin American sense and cannot legally represent you.
Related procedural information
- Immigration court in Colorado — the EOIR court that hears removal cases for residents of Colorado
- Legal aid in Colorado — broader civil legal aid (housing, family, public benefits)
- Find an immigration attorney — AILA directory + private bar
- Avoid notario fraud — what to watch for
- Know Your Rights — ICE encounters — constitutional protections
Last verified: 2026-05-27. Source: U.S. Department of Justice EOIR Recognition & Accreditation Roster. General procedural information — not legal advice. Always verify organization status and ask about fees before signing a representation agreement.
BIA recognition program context (2025-2026)
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Recognition & Accreditation Program is governed by 8 CFR 1292.11-1292.16. Recognition is granted for 3 years initially; renewals require re-application and updated documentation. As of the 2026-04-20 EOIR roster: 1,256 recognized organizations operate 1,420 offices nationwide, with 5,800+ accredited representatives across Full Accreditation (court representation) and Partial Accreditation (USCIS-only practice).
BIA-recognized organizations cannot charge attorney-level fees but may charge “nominal fees” — typically defined by EOIR as covering only direct costs (printing, postage, document preparation). Most organizations charge $0-$200 for full representation in routine cases (USCIS filings, defensive asylum hearings). Compare to private immigration attorney fees: $1,500-$5,000 for asylum cases, $2,500-$8,000 for cancellation of removal, $1,500-$3,000 for adjustment of status.
EOIR publishes the Recognition & Accreditation Roster quarterly at justice.gov/eoir/recognition-accreditation-roster-reports. Verify an organization’s CURRENT status (Active vs Pending Renewal vs Provisional vs Withdrawn) before signing a representation agreement. Organizations whose recognition was withdrawn by EOIR (typically for fraud or compliance issues) cannot practice immigration law.
For attorney directories: AILA Find-A-Lawyer at ailalawyer.com (paid membership, vetted), Legal Services Corporation grantees at lsc.gov (income-limited legal aid), American Bar Association lawyer referral at americanbar.org/groups/legal_services. Avoid “notario” fraud: in the US, a “notary public” is NOT a notario in the Latin American sense and cannot give legal advice. Report notario fraud to your state attorney general AND USCIS at uscis.gov/avoid-scams.
IMMI Help Line: 1-866-787-6111 (Immigrant Justice Network, free Spanish/English) Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. EOIR Hotline for case status: 1-800-898-7180 (24/7 automated; English/Spanish menu).
BIA-recognized immigration help in Colorado
25 locations/organizations on record in Colorado. Always verify directly before visiting.
- San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center
Alamosa - Immigrant Legal Center of Boulder County
Alamosa - Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
Alamosa - Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains
Alamosa - Integrated Community
Alamosa - Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc.
Alamosa - ECDC African Community Center (ACC)
Alamosa - International Rescue Committee, Inc.
Alamosa - Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
Alamosa - Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains
Alamosa - The Center for Trauma & Resilience
Alamosa - Companeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center
Alamosa - Connect Immigration
Alamosa - Immigrant Hope - Greeley
Alamosa - Alianza NORCO
Alamosa - Bethany Immigration Services
Alamosa - Mountain Dreamers
Alamosa - Connect Immigration
Alamosa - Littleton Immigrant Resources Center
Alamosa - Hispanic Affairs Project
Alamosa - Colorado Hosting Asylum Network
Alamosa - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo, Inc. dba Catholic Charities of Southern
Alamosa - Integrated Community
Steamboat Springs - Tri-County Health Network
Steamboat Springs - Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
Steamboat Springs
Frequently asked questions
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