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

  • Holy Cross Ministries — Legal Immigration Program — 860 East 4500 South, Suite 204, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 · 801-261-3440. Nonprofit immigration legal program with staff attorneys and BIA-accredited representatives: survivors of violence (VAWA, U/T visas, asylum), family reunification, TPS, DACA, and naturalization; direct representation plus pro bono placement. Low-income, by appointment.
  • Catholic Community Services of Utah — Migration & Refugee Services — 224 North 2200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 · (801) 977-9119. Nonprofit immigration legal program with full representation: asylum, DACA, family-based petitions, U/T visas, naturalization, and removal hearings before the immigration court and BIA. Income-based (nominal) fees.
  • International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Utah — Immigration Services — 1149 West 2240 South, West Valley City, UT 84119 · 801-883-8461. DOJ-recognized immigration legal services: adjustment of status/green cards, family petitions, naturalization, TPS and DACA renewals, employment authorization, and travel documents. Free citizenship-prep classes. Text line: (385) 285-6279.
  • Comunidades Unidas (Communities United) — 1750 West Research Way, Suite 102, West Valley City, UT 84119 · (801) 487-4143. Low-cost immigration help, limited scope: DACA renewals, citizenship/naturalization, and permanent-resident card renewals (completing and filing USCIS forms); refers out removal defense and asylum.
  • University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic — 383 South University Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Law-school clinic with free representation for refugees and immigrants seeking protection (asylum and humanitarian relief); its Pro Bono Initiative also offers free 30-minute immigration consultations. Contact: probono@law.utah.edu. Capacity is student-driven and seasonal.

Utah Immigration Collaborative (UIC) — A referral network of Salt Lake County immigration providers (Comunidades Unidas, CCS Utah, Holy Cross Ministries, IRC, Lutheran Family Services); multilingual referral line 801-382-9027.

Immigration cases for Utah residents are heard at the Salt Lake City immigration court (located in West Valley City). Holy Cross Ministries, Catholic Community Services of Utah, and the IRC in Utah 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 Utah 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.