The Affirmative Immigration Services Program provides free immigration legal services to low-income San Diego County residents seeking immigration benefits for themselves or for their family members who are living in the United States. Availability of our services depends on capacity.
Mission Statement
We strengthen San Diego by providing free, high quality immigration legal services to underserved communities. Through advocacy and representation, we guide individuals and families on their immigration journey, supporting them in navigating the complexities of the immigration system, understanding their situation, and building a more secure future.
Eligibility
The AS Program serves low-income families defined as 80% of the San Diego County AMI. This chart can be used to determine that amount based on household size.
This link can be used to schedule appointments for limited types of affirmative applications only. The appointments are subject to review once scheduled.
If no appointments are available, you can make an inquiry here.
IMPORTANT: If you currently have an immigration court date, if you or a family member is being detained by ICE, you will NOT be able to make an appointment with this link. Instead, call (858) 637-3365 or email [email protected].
Unfortunately, the Affirmative Immigration Services Program does not provide services for:
**If you are a student or employee of any of the following campuses, please schedule an appointment here.
Learn more about what takes place at your appointment, in What to Expect at your First Appointment.
Please do not use this link if you or a relative are detained by ICE or already have a case pending with the immigration court. Instead, call (858) 637-3365 for assistance.
Please follow the instructions outlined above to apply for services. Inquires for services will be addressed faster if you follow the instructions. If you need to submit a complaint about the immigration legal services you are receiving, you can contact the Luis Gonzalez, Interim Co-Executive Director of Immigration Services – Legal Services, via email at [email protected].
