BIA-recognized immigration help in Michigan — free DOJ-accredited organizations
This page lists every non-profit in Michigan 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 Michigan
26 organizations listed in the EOIR Recognition & Accreditation Roster for Michigan. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Dominican Sisters Immigration Assistance | Adrian | 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221, Ann Arbor | (517) 266-3448 | 02/07/24 | Active |
| Immigrant Assistance Center of West Michigan | Adrian | 100 Pine Street, Suite 105, Zeeland, MI 49464 | (616) 317-7063 | 04/25/24 | Active |
| Immigration Law & Justice Michigan | Adrian | 20000 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, Dearborn | (248) 267-8959 | 11/12/19 | Active |
| Immigration Law & Justice Michigan | Adrian | 212 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | (269) 743-2501 | 11/12/19 | Active |
| Immigration Law & Justice Michigan | Adrian | 222 Cass Street, Traverse City, MI 49684, Troy | (231) 620-1100 | 11/12/19 | Active |
| Michigan Immigrant Rights Center | Adrian | 7700 Second Avenue, Suite 603, Detroit, MI 48202 | (734) 239-6863 | 06/27/13 | Active |
| Michigan Immigrant Rights Center | Adrian | 1500 East Beltline Avenue SE, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | (616) 827-4080 | 06/27/13 | Active |
| Michigan Immigrant Rights Center | Adrian | 15 S. Washington Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, Zeeland | (269) 492-7196 | 06/27/13 | Active |
| Michigan United | Adrian | 4405 Wesson Street, Detroit, MI 482102416, Fraser | (877) 504-7774 | 01/02/14 | Active |
| Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (JFSWC) | Ann Arbor | 2245 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Beverly Hills | (734) 769-0209 | 08/04/14 | Active |
| Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services | Dearborn | 2651 Saulino Court, Dearborn, MI 48120, Detroit | (313) 842-7010 | 08/20/87 | Active |
| Community Health and Social Services, Inc. (CHASS) | Detroit | 5635 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209, Freedom House Detroit 03/24/23 03/24/25* Active, (Pending Renewal) | (313) 849-3920 | 10/23/12 | Active |
| International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, Inc. | Detroit | 111 East Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202 | (313) 871-8600 | 05/21/25 | Active |
| Macomb Immigrant Service Center (MISC) | Fraser | 16646 15 Mile Road, Fraser, MI 48026, Grand Rapids | (586) 484-9038 | 03/16/11 | Active |
| Diocese of Grand Rapids Immigration Legal Services | Grand Rapids | 123 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | (615) 551-4746 | 12/20/24 | Active |
| Immigration Law & Justice Michigan | Grand Rapids | 207 Fulton Street E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | (616) 301-7461 | 11/12/19 | Active |
| Monarch Immigration Legal Services | Grand Rapids | 574 S. Division Avenue, Suite 2A, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Samaritas 03/19/92 09/19/25* Active, (Pending Renewal) | (616) 855-0563 | 02/20/15 | Active |
| Immigrant Assistance Center of West Michigan | Grandville | 4301 Canal Avenue, Suite 201, Grandville, MI 49418, Hart | (616) 259-0289 | 04/25/24 | Active |
| Immigrant Connection at Hart Wesleyan Church | Hart | 3757 W Polk Road, Hart, MI 49420, Holland | (231) 873-0832 | 12/20/24 | Active |
| Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates | Holland | 412 W 24th Street, Holland, MI 49423, Kalamazoo | (616) 298-8984 | 11/04/24 | Active |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo | 1819 Gull Road Kalamazoo, MI 49048, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 | (269) 381-9800 | 11/14/24 | Active |
| Farmworker Legal Services | Kalamazoo | 350 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 310, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | (269) 492-7190 | 12/06/24 | Active |
| Michigan Immigrant Rights Center | Kalamazoo | 350 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 315, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, YWCA of Kalamazoo Michigan 08/30/23 08/30/25* Active, (Pending Renewal) | (734) 239-6863 | 06/27/13 | Active |
| Immigrant Connection at Kentwood Community Church | Kentwood | 1200 60th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49508, Lansing | (616) 455-1740 | 12/06/24 | Active |
| Michigan Immigrant Rights Center | Pontiac | 15851 Old U.S. 27, Suite 73, Lansing, MI 48906, Pontiac, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan 09/12/23 09/12/25* Active, (Pending Renewal) | (734) 239-6863 | 06/27/13 | Active |
| Chaldean American Ladies of Charity | Troy | 2033 Austin Drive, Troy, MI 48083, Samaritas 03/19/92 09/19/25* Active, (Pending Renewal) | (248) 528-0130 | 06/24/25 | 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 Michigan — the EOIR court that hears removal cases for residents of Michigan
- Legal aid in Michigan — 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).