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Higher Education Legal Services

The Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) initiative is a unique opportunity for students, staff, and faculty at local colleges to access personalized Immigration Legal Services from highly qualified legal practitioners. JFS immigration attorneys and Department of Justice Accredited Representatives are available at local schools to provide culturally-competent, trauma-informed, and reliable expertise to the campus community.

All consultations are completely confidential, in accordance with California Professional Rules of Conduct for attorneys

Services include:

Immigration eligibility consultations
DACA renewal
Naturalization
Family-based immigration
Know Your Rights sessions
Emergency Planning & Safety Preparedness
Other immigration services (Such as green card renewals, travel documents, U-visas, and more)

Note:

CSU affiliates may access services at either San Diego State University or CSU San Marcos.

California Community College affiliates may access services at any participating community college listed on the main page.

Questions? Contact us at:

helsimmigration@jfssd.org | 858-637-3345

Select appointment type below:

Note: Considering the growing health concerns in our community, all newly scheduled appointments are being done virtually. Please be attentive to your email for further instructions.

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Consultation

1 hour 15 minutes

Initial consultation or assessment for any service, except for DACA renewals.

Initial DACA Consultation

1 hour 30 minutes

This type of appointment is to determine eligibility for an Initial DACA application. Based on your specific situation, you will be scheduled for multiple follow up appointments.

Please note: A confidential and secure space is highly encouraged. If someone plans to join you in the meeting, please let your representative know prior to your appointment.

Follow Up Appointment

45 minutes

Schedule ONLY after initial consultation. Please indicate the name of staff you met with in "notes".

DACA-Renewal

1 hour 30 minutes

Eligibility screening, DACA application, work permit, and passport photos.
RENEWALS ONLY

Naturalization

1 hour 15 minutes

This meeting will be to determine if you are eligible for naturalization services with our office. Once that is determined you may be scheduled for a second appointment to complete your applications. The appointment will take up to an hour and may require additional appointments.

Emergency Preparedness & Safety Planning

45 minutes

Will review practical tools for family based safety planning and emergency preparedness.

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