Immigration and Legal Services
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- LIBRE (Linking Immigrants to Benefits, Resources, and Education), which helps immigrants access public benefits for which they are eligible – includes benefits assistance and legal assistance.
- Department of Homeland Security DACA Information Frequently Asked Questions: Rescission Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Monthly Legal Clinic (Provided by La Raza Lawyer’s Guild to give free initial consultation and referrals on any legal issue - Every 1st Thursday of the month, 5 - 6 p.m. at the Fair Oaks Community Center)
- International Institute of the Bay Area (Provides immigration and citizenship services including assistance in applying for legal residency and citizenship) http://www.iibayarea.org/
- Mexican Mobile Consulate (Once a year the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco comes to the Fair Oaks Community Center to provide consular services for Mexican nationals to apply for and receive Mexican IDs and passports) Contact the Fair Oaks Community Center at 650-780-7500 for more information
- Community Education Events (Covers everything from knowing your rights to housing, the events are organized by the City, the County, the North Fair Oaks Community Council, North Fair Oaks Forward, and other non-profit agencies) Contact the Fair Oaks Community Center at 650-780-7500 for more information
- International Institute of the Bay Area (Provides immigration and citizenship services)
- Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County (Provides eviction defense/legal housing clinic services for renters) http://www.legalaidsmc.org/
- Lawyers in the Library (Offers free consultations with attorneys on topics such as immigration, landlord/tenant, and family law) http://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/events
- The Immigrant Youth Action Team (A partnership with Redwood City 2020, Sequoia High School Dream Club, the Library, and others to do inspiring work in empowering undocumented students and their allies to be leaders in their communities, providing connections and resources, fundraising for higher education scholarships, and uniting the community behind its youth) http://www.cacities.org/Top/Partners/California-City-Solutions/2016/Immigrant-Youth-Action-Team
- Bay Area Legal Aid (Solves problems for families living in poverty, seniors, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence)
- Catholic Charities (Assistance to immigrants to understand the immigration law and to know their rights under the law - free legal consultation services and DACA assistance)
- International Rescue Committee (IRC is recognized by the Department of Justice and provides assistance with applying for naturalization/citizenship, lawful permanent residency, travel documents, work authorization and petitioning for family members. Workshops and clinics are free. Clients receive an eligibility consultation, full case management services, and USCIS legal representation.)
- San Mateo County Office of Immigrant Support & Coordination (Offers the immigrant community with an easily accessible and inclusive inventory of countywide services that will assist immigrants in their navigation of resources within San Mateo County)
- Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center (Offers free legal clinic with Tagalog and English speaking immigration attorneys)