Led by law professor Lauren Aronson, the Immigration Law Clinic in the College of Law represents non-citizen clients in a multitude of immigration matters, including: affirmative applications to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for immigrant victims of crimes, for abused, abandoned or neglected children, for individuals seeking asylum, permanent residence status or naturalization; for defense in removal proceedings before the Executive Office of Immigration Review; and in appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. For more information, contact the Immigration Law Clinic at law-clinics@illinois.edu or 217-244-9494 to set up an appointment.
The New American Welcome Center provides legal assistance on family-based immigration matters and humanitarian immigration relief. NAWC is accredited to provide legal advice on immigration issues and prepare immigration forms.
International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS) assists with visas and status change for visa holders who are students, visiting scholars, staff, and faculty. ISSS provides individual advising, education, support for sponsoring units, and outreach programs.