These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Trusted, free or low-cost immigration help
Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico - Legal Services Program
Immigration legal services
575-527-0500
2215 S. Main St., Suite B, Las Cruces · Mon-Fri approx. 9am-4:30pm, closed noon-1pm (third-party listing)
New Mexico Immigrant Law Center
Free and low-cost immigration legal help
505-247-1023
625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque · Statewide phone/online; call for consultation days
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains - Las Cruces
Immigration legal services
575-265-0836
250 S. Main Street, Las Cruces
2Court dates and case questions
U.S. Department of Justice - Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
Immigration court hearing date hotline
1-800-898-7180
· 24/7
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Contact Center
Immigration case questions, appointments and replacement documents
1-800-375-5283
· Live agents Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Eastern; automated 24/7
New Mexico Courts - Language Access Services
Free court interpreters (spoken and sign language)
505-827-4800
3Learn English or become a citizen
Literacy Link-Leamos
Adult tutoring, GED/HiSET, ESL and citizenship
575-388-0892
515 W. College Ave. (Silver City Public Library), Silver City · Office Tue-Fri 10am-12pm and 2-5pm (subject to change)
At the Gospel MissionEveryone is welcome at the Mission for meals, clothing and help, no matter where they are from.
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575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.