BIA-recognized immigration help in Colorado — free DOJ-accredited 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
26 organizations listed in the EOIR Recognition & Accreditation Roster for Colorado, as of the roster published April 20, 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center | Alamosa | 225 6th Street, Suite B, Alamosa, CO 81101 | (719) 587-3225 | 02/21/24 | Active |
| Immigrant Legal Center of Boulder County | Boulder | 948 North Street, Suite 8, Boulder, CO 80304 | (303) 444-1522 | 05/19/17 | Active |
| Catholic Charities of Central Colorado | Colorado Springs | 228 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 | (719) 866-6515 | 02/06/08 | Active |
| Immigrant Hope - Atlanta | Colorado Springs | 3445 Oro Blanco Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 | (970) 233-3219 | 10/22/13 | Active (pending renewal) |
| Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains | Colorado Springs | 108 E St Vrain, Suite 14, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 | (719) 314-0212 | 06/07/05 | Active |
| Integrated Community | Craig | 555 Breeze Street, Suite 110, Craig, CO 81625 | (970) 439-0595 | 08/11/16 | 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 |
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | Denver | 1873 S. Bellaire Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80222 | (720) 328-6655 | 02/23/96 | 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 | (303) 860-0660 | 09/16/25 | Active |
| Companeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center | Durango | 1099 Main Avenue, Suite 215, Durango, CO 81301 | (970) 375-9406 | 12/17/24 | Active |
| Connect Immigration | Eagle | 248 Grand Avenue, Eagle, CO 81631 | (970) 393-6479 | 11/26/24 | Active |
| Immigrant Hope - Greeley | Evans | 3001 8th Avenue, #170, Evans, CO 80620 | (970) 413-4303 | 08/09/24 | Active |
| Alianza NORCO | Fort Collins | 2629 Redwing Road, Suite 298, Fort Collins, CO 80526 | — | 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 | (970) 368-6354 | 11/22/24 | Active |
| Connect Immigration | Lakewood | 355 S. Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80226 | (720) 940-5333 | 11/26/24 | Active |
| Littleton Immigrant Resources Center | Littleton | 6014 S. Datura Street, Littleton, CO 80120 | (303) 795-3968 | 12/07/10 | Active |
| Hispanic Affairs Project | Montrose | 17 N. 6th Street, Suite A, Montrose, CO 81401 | (970) 249-4115 | 04/15/15 | Active |
| Colorado Hosting Asylum Network | Pagosa Springs | 264 Village Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 | (303) 408-5418 | 02/26/23 | Active |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo, Inc. dba Catholic Charities of Southern | Pueblo | 516 N Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 | (719) 544-4233 | 07/24/25 | Active |
| Integrated Community | Steamboat Springs | 443 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 | (970) 871-4599 | 08/11/16 | Active |
| Tri-County Health Network | Telluride | 238 E. Colorado Avenue, Suite 8, Telluride, CO 81435 | (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: 2026-09-01. 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 valid for six years, except that an organization recognized for the first time receives conditional recognition valid for two years (8 CFR 1292.11(f)); the three-year term is the validity period of an individual representative’s accreditation, not the organization’s recognition (8 CFR 1292.12(d)). Renewals require re-application and updated documentation. As of the 2026-04-20 EOIR roster: 1,452 recognized organizations operate 1,564 offices nationwide, staffed by representatives holding Full Accreditation (court representation) or Partial Accreditation (USCIS-only practice).
To be recognized, an organization must be a non-profit that provides immigration legal services primarily to low-income and indigent clients, and if it charges fees it must have a written policy for accommodating clients unable to pay; EOIR reviews its fee schedule, fee-waiver policy and annual budget as part of recognition (8 CFR 1292.11(a)(1) and (b)). Each organization sets its own fees, and neither EOIR nor any other national source publishes what recognized non-profits — or private immigration attorneys — actually charge. Ask for the fee schedule in writing and compare quotes before you commit.
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.
EOIR Hotline for case status: 1-800-898-7180 (24/7 automated; English/Spanish menu).