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This page is provided as a free community resource. Last reviewed May 2026.
Please read first. This page is a community referral list of nonprofit organizations and public resources that assist with immigration matters. These are independent, third-party organizations. Patrick Brooks Law does not operate, control, endorse, or guarantee any organization listed here, and inclusion here is not a recommendation of any particular provider. Services, eligibility requirements, office locations, fees, and contact information change frequently — please confirm all details directly with each organization before relying on them.
The information on this page is general in nature and is not legal advice. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration law is complex and every case is different. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed immigration attorney or a representative accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The organizations and tools below provide free or low-cost immigration legal services, advocacy, and trustworthy guides for immigrants and their families. This list emphasizes resources in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, and also includes national organizations that serve people nationwide.
Start Here — Find Legal Help Near You
These free directories and tools are the best first step. They can connect you with vetted nonprofit immigration legal services anywhere in the country.
- National Immigration Legal Services Directory — A searchable directory (by state, county, or detention facility) of nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal help. A project of the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net.
- ImmigrationLawHelp.org — A companion directory designed to help low-income immigrants find nonprofit legal aid in their area.
- Immi — A free, confidential online tool to screen for possible immigration options, learn about your rights, and get referrals to nonprofit legal help.
- EOIR List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers — The U.S. Department of Justice’s list of free legal-service providers, organized by immigration court. Useful for anyone who has a case in immigration court.
- AILA Immigration Lawyer Search — A free search to find a licensed private immigration attorney through the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Tennessee
- Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors (TN-JFON) — A nonprofit immigration law firm serving survivors of war, human trafficking, and abuse.
- Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) — A statewide, immigrant- and refugee-led coalition offering citizenship assistance, advocacy, know-your-rights education, and a multilingual resource line.
- Catholic Charities of Tennessee — Immigration Support Services — Affordable immigration counseling and assistance completing immigration forms, serving Middle Tennessee.
- Catholic Charities of West Tennessee — Immigration services and legal referrals for refugees and immigrants in the Memphis area.
- Community Legal Center — Immigrant Justice Program — Affordable immigration legal services in the Memphis area since 2006, including family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, and removal defense.
- Mid-South Immigration Advocates (MIA) — A nonprofit immigration law firm providing direct representation before the Memphis Immigration Court and USCIS.
- Latino Memphis (Derechos / Immigrant Rights Defense Center) — West Tennessee’s largest Latino-serving nonprofit; low-cost immigration legal services plus a know-your-rights hub.
- World Relief Memphis — Refugee resettlement, immigration legal support, employment assistance, and English-language services.
- Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) — A nonprofit law firm focused on removal/deportation defense, including representation for people in ICE detention. Serves Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
- Vanderbilt Law School — Immigration Practice Clinic — A law school clinic representing low-income immigrants in humanitarian cases before the Memphis Immigration Court and the federal courts.
- Mariposas Collective (Memphis) — A grassroots, volunteer-run mutual-aid group providing meals, clothing, supplies, translation help, and community to immigrants and asylum seekers in Memphis. This is community support rather than legal services.
Mississippi
- Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) — A statewide nonprofit offering legal clinics, know-your-rights workshops, low-cost immigration and naturalization services, and advocacy for immigrant and working communities.
- El Pueblo Immigration Legal Services — Low-cost, DOJ/BIA-recognized humanitarian and family-based immigration legal services, with offices in Forest, Biloxi, and Columbus.
- See also: Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) provides removal-defense representation for Mississippi residents, and the Memphis-based legal organizations listed under Tennessee also serve northern Mississippi, which falls within the Memphis Immigration Court’s jurisdiction.
Arkansas
- Arkansas United — Arkansas’s statewide immigrant-rights organization; its Immigrant Resource Center in Springdale offers family-based legal services, citizenship help, and know-your-rights resources.
- Catholic Charities of Arkansas — Catholic Immigration Services — Low-cost immigration counseling and legal assistance through offices in Little Rock and Springdale.
- Canopy NWA — Refugee resettlement and newcomer support services in Northwest Arkansas.
- See also: Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) provides removal-defense representation for Arkansas residents (see the Tennessee section above).
National Nonprofit & Advocacy Organizations
- American Immigration Council — Research, policy analysis, and litigation on immigration law and policy.
- Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) — Supports a nationwide network of nonprofit immigration legal programs and offers public resources for immigrants.
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) — Legal trainings, practice materials, and immigrant-rights advocacy, including know-your-rights resources.
- National Immigration Law Center (NILC) — An advocacy and policy organization defending the rights of low-income immigrants.
- National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) — Direct legal services and advocacy for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
- Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) — Legal protection and representation for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children.
- Tahirih Justice Center — Free legal and social services for immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence.
- ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project — Litigation and advocacy protecting the constitutional and civil rights of immigrants.
- Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) — Civil rights litigation and advocacy across the Deep South, including immigrant-justice work in the region.
Government & Official Information
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) — The official federal agency for immigration benefits. Use it for official forms, filing instructions, fees, case-status checks, and processing times.
- Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) — The U.S. immigration court system, with information on hearings, legal representation, and the pro bono provider list.
Know Your Rights & Avoiding Immigration Scams
Watch out for immigration scams. In the United States, a “notario público” or notary public is not a lawyer and is not authorized to give legal advice or represent you in immigration matters — this is different from the role of a “notario” in many other countries. Only a licensed attorney or a representative accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice may give you legal advice. Be cautious of anyone who guarantees results, pressures you to sign blank or English-only forms you do not understand, or refuses to give you copies of your paperwork.
- TIRRC — Know Your Rights — Plain-language guidance on your rights, available in multiple languages.
- Latino Memphis — Know Your Rights Hub — Practical resources for immigrants and families in the Mid-South.
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center — Know Your Rights — Free red cards and know-your-rights materials in many languages.
- ACLU — Immigrants’ Rights — Guidance on your rights when interacting with immigration enforcement.
If you are not sure where to begin, start with the national directories at the top of this page — they will point you to a trusted nonprofit near you. This page is maintained as a public service and is updated periodically; if you notice a broken link or outdated information, please let our office know.