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A streetlamp with a decorative banner that reads "Belmont Cragin" and includes the words "Family," "Neighbors," and "Friends." The banner is attached to the lamp post, and there are trees and a building in the background with sunlight shining through
A woman being interviewed outdoors next to a group of people holding signs, including one that says 'United for our Children,' under umbrellas on a rainy day.
Man protesting a ban with a hammer surrounded by people holding signs, including a 'Lift the Ban' sign and a sign reading 'Rent Control Now', at a rally or demonstration.
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Immigration Advocacy

Belmont Cragin is the fastest-growing Latine neighborhood in Illinois. Many of our community members are immigrants who have been disproportionately affected by racialized capitalism, limiting their access to safe and affordable housing, basic social support, legal resources, and more.

As partners of Chicago’s Legal Protection Fund and Illinois Access to Justice, and members of Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, our immigration work focuses on developing and training leaders with the goal of strengthening community connection, providing education around immigrant rights and resources, and growing the power of immigrants and allies to advocate for immigrant justice.

Know Your Rights

Knowing and defending our rights is key to protecting and strengthening our communities and building our power. Our navigators are in the community providing Know Your Rights and other immigrant education workshops. For more information, or to request a workshop, please fill out the contact form below.

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Immigration Legal Services

Due to high demand, direct referrals to legal services are temporarily limited, but we highly encourage you to reach out for more information. Your safety and privacy is extremely important to us, and any information you share will remain confidential.

For more information please fill out the contact form below.

For detention emergencies please contact the deportation support hotline at +1 855 435 7693.

Through our partnerships with National Immigrant Justice Center, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, and other legal aid organizations, we have referred over 450 community members to free and confidential immigration legal consultations for the following cases: 

  • Deportation

  • Family immigration 

  • DACA Renewal

  • Humanitarian protections (U visa, T visa, VAWA)

  • Naturalization/Citizenship

  • Renewal of resident cards

  • Temporary Protected Status (TPS)