These nonprofit organizations in Arkansas 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 Arkansas residents. Capacity is limited — call first; most require an appointment.

  • Catholic Immigration Services (Catholic Charities of Arkansas) — (501) 664-0340. Statewide nonprofit immigration program (Little Rock (501) 664-0340 and a Springdale office at 2022 W. Sunset Ave.): adjustment of status/green cards, naturalization, VAWA, and crime-victim relief. Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). ~$40 consultation.
  • Canopy Northwest Arkansas — 1142 North Futrall Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703 · 479-717-7358. DOJ-accredited immigration legal program: adjustment of status, naturalization, work permits, certificate of citizenship, CAM, and affidavits of relationship; complex cases referred to partner attorneys.
  • AID Arkansas — 479-925-9095. Nonprofit immigration law firm for survivors of trafficking and abuse: U visas, T visas, VAWA, SIJS, TPS, DACA, naturalization, unlawful-presence waivers, consular processing, and green-card renewals.
  • University of Arkansas School of Law Immigration Clinic — 107 Waterman Hall, 1045 W. Maple St., Fayetteville, AR 72701 · (479) 575-3056. Free representation by supervised law students before USCIS and the immigration court, led by a supervising immigration attorney. Intake is seasonal and case-selective.

Arkansas Law Help — Arkansas’s statewide civil legal-aid portal (helpline 1-800-952-9243). It is a general legal-help gateway — immigration is not a listed topic, so for immigration contact a nonprofit above.

Arkansas has no in-state immigration court; removal cases for Arkansas residents are heard at the Memphis, TN immigration court (which covers Arkansas, Tennessee, and northern Mississippi). Catholic Immigration Services (Catholic Charities of Arkansas) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). 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 Arkansas 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.