National Immigrant Justice Center

National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) provides legal consultations and representation for low-income immigrants (who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty line) seeking a wide range of immigration legal relief.  The Indianapolis office offers an Immigration Help Desk located at the Indianapolis Immigration Court at:

575 N Pennsylvania St

6th Floor, pro bono room

Indianapolis, IN 46204

• Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• IN-PERSON ONLY – if you need help but are not in removal proceedings, call to request an intake
• General information about what to do if you are in removal proceedings, as well as private and individualized case consultations with an attorney to help identify best options
• Possible referral for additional assistance 

• Applicants for citizenship, permanent residence, and visas for low-income individuals and families applying for lawful permanent residence (green cards), citizenship, visas, and other legal protection from deportation.
  • Call 312-660-1370 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m . Central Time.
• For people who are facing removal/deportation from the United States and are seeking protection from prosecution in their homelands,
  • Call the Immigration Court Helpdesk at (312) 660-1328.
• Information regarding a detained immigrant
  • Call the NIJC Detention Project at (773) 672-6599 on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
• DACA and DREAMers,
  • For people filing to renew their protection under Deferred Action as Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
  • To request assistance from NIJC: Register for a DACA renewal clinic
  • Or call 312-660-1370 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time

Languages Offered:
English
Spanish