BIA-recognized immigration help in Oregon — free DOJ-accredited organizations
This page lists every non-profit in Oregon 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 Oregon
21 organizations listed in the EOIR Recognition & Accreditation Roster for Oregon. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration Counseling Service | Beaverton | 1100 E Marina Drive, Suite 228, Hood River, OR 97031, Madras | (541) 339-8029 | 01/03/25 | Active |
| Latino Community Association | Beaverton | 231 SE 6th Street, Madras, OR 97741, McMinnville | (541) 325-6837 | 12/16/20 | Active |
| Latino Community Association | Beaverton | 185 NE 4th Street, #6-7, Prineville, OR 97754, Redmond | (541) 350-8910 | 12/16/20 | Active |
| Latino Community Association | Beaverton | 636 NW Cedar Ave., Redmond, OR 97756, Salem | (541) 325-6837 | 12/16/20 | Active |
| Lutheran Community Services Northwest | Beaverton | 3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Suite 288, Beaverton, OR 97004, Bend | (503) 924-2448 | 01/28/92 | Active |
| Lutheran Community Services Northwest | Beaverton | 435 NE Evans Street, Suite A, McMinnville, OR 97218, Portland | (503) 472-4020 | 01/28/92 | Active |
| Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR) | Beaverton | — | 07/29/25 | Active | |
| Latino Community Association | Bend | 2680 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend, OR 97701, Forest Grove | (541) 382-4366 | 12/16/20 | Active |
| Adelante Mujeres | Forest Grove | 2030 Main Street, Suite A, Forest Grove, OR 97116, Happy Valley | (503) 810-2909 | 11/27/24 | Active |
| Pure Water for Life | Happy Valley | 10638 SE Jason Lane, Happy Valley, OR 97086, Hillsboro | (503) 984-1453 | 05/14/25 | Active |
| Catholic Charities of Oregon | Portland | 2740 SE Powell Blvd, Suite #2, Portland, OR 97202 | (503) 231-4866 | 05/12/25 | Active |
| Immigrant Connection PDX | Portland | 16700 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR 97230 | (971) 202-2073 | 12/20/19 | Active |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization | Portland | 10301 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97220, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization | (503) 235-1541 | 10/28/98 | Active |
| Immigration Counseling Service | Portland | 519 SW Park Avenue, Suite 610, Portland, OR 97205 | (503) 221-1689 | 01/03/25 | Active |
| Innovation Law Lab | Portland | 333 SW 5th Ave Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204 | (503) 922-3042 | 09/07/18 | Active |
| Lutheran Community Services Northwest | Portland | 605 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 | (503) 731-9539 | 01/28/92 | Active |
| Pacific Refugee Support Group | Portland | 333 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 350, Portland, OR 97204 | — | 03/05/25 | Active |
| Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR) | Portland | 7931 NE Halsey Street, Suite 302, Portland, OR 97213, Prineville | (503) 384-2482 | 07/29/25 | Active |
| Immigrant Connection - Salem | Salem | 555 Gaines St NE, Salem, OR 97301 | (503) 581-2129 | 07/23/24 | Active |
| Lutheran Community Services Northwest | Silverton | 790 Marion Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, Silverton, Somos Hispanas Unidas Silverton 05/21/13 12/09/25* Active, (Pending Renewal) | (503) 588-0141 | 01/28/92 | Active |
| Centro de Servicios Para Campesinos (Service Center for Farmworkers) | Woodburn | 300 Young Street, Woodburn, OR 97071 | (503) 982-0243 | 06/11/25 | 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 Oregon — the EOIR court that hears removal cases for residents of Oregon
- Legal aid in Oregon — 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).