These nonprofit organizations in Alaska offer FREE or low-cost immigration legal help. If you need help with DACA, asylum, citizenship, deportation, or any immigration case, contact these options BEFORE paying private fees.

These nonprofits provide free or low-cost immigration legal services to Alaska residents. Capacity is limited — call first; most require an appointment.

  • Alaska Institute for Justice (Alaska Immigration Justice Project) — 431 West 7th Ave., Suite 208, Anchorage, AK 99501 · 907-279-2457. The only nonprofit in Alaska dedicated to immigration legal services, serving immigrants and refugees statewide from offices in Anchorage and Juneau (Juneau: 9085 Glacier Highway, Suite 204, 907-789-1326; statewide toll-free 1-877-273-2457). Staff attorneys handle family-based petitions, lawful permanent residence (green cards), naturalization/citizenship, TPS, DACA, asylum, removal (deportation) defense, and criminal-immigration consultations, with a priority on survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Services are free or low-cost; legal help for trafficking survivors is free. Call to schedule an appointment.
  • Immigrant Connection - Alaska (Awaken Church) — 5295 Juneau Street, Anchorage, AK 99518 · 907-346-7103. A church-based, low-cost immigration legal services office sponsored by Awaken Church in Anchorage. It assists with family and marriage-based petitions, naturalization, lawful permanent residence and work-permit (employment authorization) renewals, adjustment of status, consular processing, DACA, TPS, U/T visas, VAWA petitions, and religious-worker and other nonimmigrant visas. A nominal fee is charged. Office hours are limited (generally Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday 12-4 p.m.); book an initial consultation through their website or by phone rather than walking in.

Alaska Law Help (AlaskaLawHelp.org) — Alaska’s official statewide legal-aid portal, maintained with Alaska Legal Services Corporation. Use the “Find Legal Help” directory to locate free and low-cost legal aid by ZIP code and topic, including the organization profiles for Alaska’s immigration providers. The portal itself does not provide immigration representation; it routes you to local providers.

Alaska has no immigration court of its own. Removal (deportation) cases for Alaska residents are heard by the Seattle Immigration Court in Seattle, Washington (915 2nd Ave., Suite 613, Seattle, WA 98174), frequently by video hearing, and the Seattle ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations field office covers Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Always follow the court and hearing details printed on your own EOIR notice. The U.S. Department of Justice (EOIR) publishes a List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for that court. None of the organizations on this page pay us — these are public-interest referrals, not sponsored links.

National resources (available to Alaska residents)

Directories and hotlines

Specific-case hotlines

  • Asylum: RAICES (1-866-RAICES-4), CLINIC asylum line
  • Detention: NIPNLG (1-800-867-2924)
  • VAWA / domestic violence: 1-800-799-SAFE (national line)
  • Human trafficking victims: National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888

⚠️ Important: Avoid fraudulent “notarios”

AVOID PEOPLE CALLING THEMSELVES “NOTARIO PÚBLICO” FOR IMMIGRATION if not attorneys or BIA-accredited reps. US notary publics are NOT attorneys (unlike Latin America). People without legal credentials practicing immigration are violating federal law.

Verify credentials:

How to prepare for consultation

  1. Bring ALL documents: passport, green card if any, USCIS letters, criminal records, tax returns, evidence of family relationship, immigration status history
  2. Be HONEST: even about criminal records or past issues. Attorney needs FULL truth to defend you well.
  3. Ask about timelines and possible outcomes
  4. Confirm cost (if applicable) in writing before committing
  5. Bring translator if your English is limited

Last verified: 2026-06-20.

General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.