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

  • Catholic Charities of Idaho — Treasure Valley Immigration Services — 7201 W. Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83709 · (208) 345-6031. Low-cost immigration legal help via DOJ-accredited representatives, serving statewide from Boise: adjustment of status, family-based petitions, consular processing, VAWA, U/T visas, SIJS, naturalization, DACA, TPS, and work permits. ~$50 consultation.
  • International Rescue Committee (IRC) — Boise — 7285 W. Franklin Road, Boise, ID 83709 · (208) 344-1792. Immigration legal services by BIA-accredited staff: adjustment of status, family reunification, naturalization, work permits, TPS, and consular processing. Low-cost; free interpretation.
  • Community Council of Idaho — Familias Unidas Legal Services — 317 Happy Day Blvd, Suite 170, Caldwell, ID 83607 · (208) 453-3108. Sliding-scale immigration legal services: humanitarian relief (U/T visas, VAWA, SIJS, asylum), family-based petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, naturalization, DACA, TPS, and green-card/work-permit renewals. Serves Canyon County and surrounding areas.
  • The Alliance of Idaho — 314 S. River Street, Suite 201, Hailey, ID 83333 · (208) 913-0067. Low-cost immigration legal services: DACA, asylum, family petitions, U visas, VAWA, SIJS, removal/deportation defense, BIA appeals, and naturalization. Focus on Blaine County and central Idaho. ~$50 consult deposit.
  • University of Idaho College of Law — Immigration Litigation and Appellate Clinic — 501 W. Front St., Boise, ID 83702 · (208) 885-6110. Free law-school clinic: asylum, SIJS, U/T visas, permanent residence, citizenship, removal-proceedings representation, and BIA/Court-of-Appeals appeals; annual Citizenship Day workshops. Selective, limited-capacity intake. Also a Moscow office.

Idaho Legal Aid Services — Idaho’s statewide legal-aid hub with regional offices and a statewide intake line, 208-746-7541 (phone intake Mon–Wed 10:30a–1:00p MT). It routes low-income Idahoans to legal resources and directs immigration-specific callers to the providers above.

Idaho’s Boise hearing location closed in 2023; Idaho removal cases are now heard at the Portland, OR immigration court. Catholic Charities of Idaho and the IRC in Boise are 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 Idaho 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.