The Immigrants’ and Language Rights Center (ILRC) is a special project of Indiana Legal Services (ILS) created to reach vulnerable and underserved immigrant and limited English proficient populations within Indiana. These populations have particular difficulties accessing legal services because of their language and cultural barriers. They may also have legal issues that are different than other l
egal service clients. ILRC works to reduce these barriers to services by employing different means to reach these groups and provide them with quality legal services. WHAT WE DO
The ILRC has four central responsibilities:
- direct legal representation on qualifying immigration matters and language access cases
- statewide intake for immigrants and limited English proficient (LEP) individuals seeking services through Indiana Legal Services
- translation/interpretation support and consultation on immigration status eligibility rules.
- outreach around the state for immigrants and LEP individuals. The ILRC handles a variety of cases including:
Asylum
U Nonimmigrant and T Nonimmigrant Visas for Victims of Violent Crime and Human Trafficking
Visas for Victims of Domestic Violence (VAWA Relief)
Family-Based Immigration Services
Applications for Legal Permanent Residence (or “Green Card”)
Naturalization/Citizenship Applications
Defense in Removal Proceedings
Consular Processing
Follow to Join Applications for Asylees and Refugees
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Petitions
Language Access or Discrimination Cases
Other civil cases that affect immigrant and/or LEP populations
WHO WE REPRESENT
The ILRC assists low income immigrants, LEP populations, and individuals with immigration assistance needs. HOW TO APPLY
For legal assistance, call our intake line or apply online. Our staff speak English and Spanish but we can accommodate over 200 languages:
Phone: 1-866-964-2138
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Se Habla Español
Online (English and Spanish):
https://www.indianalegalservices.org/applyonline
VOLUNTEER
Interested in volunteering or interning? The Center is often looking for pro bono attorneys, law students, undergraduate students, and community members. For more information, contact: [email protected]
OUTREACH
Is your organization in need of a Know Your Rights Presentation or other community-based legal education? Please reach out at [email protected]
