Coronavirus/COVID-19 Advisory

The World Relief Sacramento Immigration Legal Services program continues to provide services remotely until further notice in an effort to limit client and staff exposure to the novel coronavirus. We are accepting appointments for consultations, though these appointments will be conducted by phone/video chat and not in-person.

Our Services

The Immigration Legal Services (ILS) program at World Relief Sacramento exists to partner with local churches and the wider community to provide low-cost, high-quality legal services to immigrants throughout the Sacramento area. World Relief Sacramento is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and its attorney and caseworkers can represent clients before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.

Our services are available by appointment only. Schedule a consultation today by booking online or by calling 916.978.3410. Fees for services vary based on service type, client income and whether a service can be provided under a California state grant.

Legal Services for the Afghan Community

Path to Citizenship: English

Path to Citizenship: Spanish

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals

Other ILS Services

Adjustment of Status

Green Card Applications Replacement/Renewal of Green Card Refugee/Asylee Green Card

Family Reunification

Fiance(e) Petition
Petition for a Relative
Petition to Remove Conditions on Two-Year Green Cards

Naturalization Services

Naturalization Applications
Certificate of Citizenship

Affidavit of Relationship

Former Soviet Union countries qualified under the Lautenburg Act (as renewed by Congress)

Refugee Processing for Religious Minorities in Iran (as renewed by Congress)

Other Services

Travel Documents
Employment Authorization Cards
Fee Waiver for Certain Applications
Foreign Document Translation
Freedom of Information Act requests
Waiver of Unlawful Presence (I-601 A)

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Volunteer with ILS

Volunteers are needed to help our immigration caseworkers serve the Sacramento area’s immigrant community. If you are a lawyer, paralegal, law student, would like to serve as an interpreter/translator, or have no background in immigration but would like to be trained to serve applicants at citizenship workshops, learn more about how you can help World Relief offer low-cost, high-quality legal services and community education by visiting our volunteer opportunities page.

Volunteer Opportunities

General Immigration Updates

Information about the New Public Charge Rule

Receiving free testing of Covid-19 will NOT make you a public charge. If it is medically advisable for you to be tested for Coronavirus, free testing will not impact your immigration case. Similarly, receiving a government stimulus check as a result of the CARES Act will not make you a public charge. See also Immigrant Eligibility for Public Programs during Covid-19.

If you are unsure of how your immigration status could be affected by using public benefits, please schedule a consultation.

For general information on public charge: protectingimmigrantfamilies.org

If You Are Expecting An Interview Abroad

All consulates and embassies around the world were temporarily closed due to Covid-19. Initially, both Immigrant Visa and Non-Immigrant Visa appointments were cancelled. Select embassies have begun to resume limited visa issuance.

For more details, please visit the location-specific website of the embassy or consulate where your appointment will be scheduled: usembassy.gov.

If your case is being represented by World Relief, contact your representative for more information and case-specific advice.

Cases Processed in the United States

All routine USCIS interviews were suspended until June 1. If you had an interview, ASC biometric appointment, or Oath Ceremony scheduled between March-June 2020, you should have automatically received a notice cancelling your original appointment. Another notice should arrive in the mail with your new appointment date and time. Individuals who had InfoPass or other appointments must reschedule through the USCIS Contact Center as many field offices are open to the public again. Please check to see if your field office has reopened before reaching out to the USCIS Contact Center.

For more information on USCIS office operations, including fingerprint appointments at ASCs, interviews and Naturalization Oath Ceremonies:
uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

Restrictions on non-essential travel are in flux and may affect your travel plans.

Presidential Proclamation: Effective April 24, 2020

A Proclamation issued on April 22, 2020 suspended immigrant visa holders from entering the United States for 60 days. The proclamation was original in effect until April 23, 2020. As of June 22, 2020 was extended to December 31, 2020, subject to review every 60 days. The proclamation applies to certain applicants for lawful permanent residency (green cards) who are applying at a consular post abroad and are not exempt. This policy does not affect current lawful permanent residents or immigrant visa holders, spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens, military personnel, Special Immigrant Visa applicants or refugee/asylees, amongst others.

To understand if this affects your family case, please contact our office.

Know Your Rights

Everyone who lives in the U.S. is given certain rights, like the rights to freedom of speech and freedom to practice your religion. These rights apply to everyone, regardless of their immigration status. These guidelines from the Immigrant Legal Rights Council provide practical steps for what to do if you or someone you know has an encounter with agents from ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). We recommend that you print this document and keep it with you to reference if necessary.

Know Your Rights with ICE: ICE Raids

We Have Rights: What To Do When Interacting With ICE

National Immigration Law Center