IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES
Building One Community (B1C) provides trusted, low-cost immigration legal support for individuals and families in Fairfield County. Our team is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and offers support with many types of immigration cases. We give priority to those who cannot afford a private attorney. We also have a long list of reputable referrals if we cannot support you. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay.
In addition, we provide free monthly information sessions, Q&A events, and clinics to assist you in preparing your applications. Sign up for our newsletter here to learn about our events.
A Note of Caution
Beware of Notario Fraud: In the United States, notaries are not lawyers. They cannot give legal advice and may cause serious harm to your case. Always seek help from a trusted legal provider like B1C.
How We Can Help
We handle many types of cases, including:
- Green Cards based on family relationships: Applications and renewals.
- Humanitarian Protections: For victims of crime, domestic violence, or children without parental support.
- Waivers: For those considered “inadmissible”.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Work Permits: New and renewals.
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Removal Proceedings: representation in removal proceedings.
B1C also provides other types of services, such as ELL and Citizenship Classes.
Our Step-by-Step Process & What To Expect
1. Contact Us Using The Form Below
2. Wait For Our Reponse
We will get back to you by your preferred method of contact within 3-5 business days to get more information on your immigration legal needs.
3. Schedule your consultation
We will give you an appointment at the earliest possible date. We have limited capacity to schedule new consultations.
4. Payment
We charge a $50 fee for consultations. We accept cash, checks, or payments through LawPay. We will waive fees on a need basis.
Frequently asked questions about our Immigration Legal Services
Most of our staff and volunteers speak several languages, including Spanish, Haitian Creole, and French. We can arrange for interpreters in other languages.
All information provided to Immigration Legal Services will be kept confidential to the maximum extent provided by law. No information is released to third parties without the express consent of the client.
Most client meetings are in person, including all initial meetings. If needed, we can schedule follow-ups by phone or Zoom. All meetings require appointments; we do not accept walk-ins.
We can assist a limited number of clients in Hartford Immigration Court. If we cannot represent you in court, we will provide a list of reputable legal providers.
Yes, our legal services agreement includes assistance after filing. This includes responding to “Requests for Evidence” and interview preparation. Our legal services agreement will spell out the scope of our services and what is included.
No, we cannot assist persons in detention. We can provide a list of Connecticut immigration attorneys who may be taking detention cases.
Immigration law is complex, and submitting applications prepared by unlicensed persons can result in serious consequences for the immigrant. “Notaries” in the U.S. are not qualified to provide legal advice. We strongly recommend only using licensed immigration attorneys or DOJ Accredited Representatives.
If we represent you, we will take full responsibility for completing and submitting forms based on the information you provide. In our Clinics, we review the facts of your case and the applications you prepare. However, if we are not representing you or assisting you in a Clinic, we cannot review forms filled out by you or third parties.
Immigration Legal Services’ exclusive focus is immigration law. Other areas of B1C can assist you or provide referrals for non-immigration issues. We can put you in touch with the right person.
During the initial consultation, we try to understand the general issues that you may be facing and answer questions. Please bring to the initial consultation all immigration-related documents that you have, as well as any other documents that will help us understand your situation better. These include police and criminal court records, civil documents, and identity documents.
Every month, we offer a free one-hour Q&A session with our immigration attorney in person and on Zoom. Anyone can attend without registration and ask any immigration-related question they have -- in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or English. The Q&As usually happen on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Look at B1C’s program book for specific dates and times.
We can only help Connecticut residents, and we give priority to persons who live in Stamford and other towns in Fairfield County.
B1C is accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as a provider of high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services.
