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

  • Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors (TNJFON) — 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 · (615) 538-7481. Nonprofit immigration law firm providing free/low-cost services to low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers — focus on survivors of persecution, trafficking, and domestic violence (U visa, T visa, VAWA). By appointment (phone/text).
  • Community Legal Center — Immigrant Justice Program (Memphis) — 80 Monroe Avenue, Suite 415, Memphis, TN 38103 · (901) 543-3395. Full-scope immigration legal services for low-income clients: removal/deportation defense, asylum and withholding, DACA, adjustment of status, naturalization, SIJS, U/T visas, VAWA, and I-130 family petitions. About a $100 consultation; no student/employment visas.
  • Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) — 417 Welshwood Drive, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211 · (615) 315-9681. DOJ-recognized organization with accredited representatives providing low-cost affirmative forms assistance: citizenship/naturalization, green-card applications and renewals, removal of conditions, family reunification, TPS, employment authorization, and travel documents. Does NOT provide court representation, asylum, or removal defense.

Help4TN — Tennessee’s statewide free civil legal-help portal (run by TALS); the 1-844-435-7486 helpline schedules a callback from a licensed Tennessee attorney.

The Memphis immigration court hears cases for all of Tennessee (and also Arkansas and northern Mississippi). 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 Tennessee 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.