Resettlement agencies, trusted immigration legal help and the USCIS office
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Oct 23, 202611 sources
Two resettlement agencies work in Boise, the International Rescue Committee and the Agency for New Americans, coordinated by the Idaho Office for Refugees at (208) 947-4296. For immigration paperwork, use a licensed lawyer or one of the 4 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice in Boise and Caldwell: Catholic Charities of Idaho, IRC, Agency for New Americans and Community Council of Idaho. Never pay a notario or consultant for legal advice.
Best for: Refugees, asylees and their families
Best for: Refugees working toward self-sufficiency
Best for: Finding programs for English, jobs, farming, youth mentoring and transportation
Oversees refugee resettlement statewide and works with the agencies in Boise and Twin Falls. Co-founded Neighbors United Boise with the City of Boise.
Best for: Low-cost immigration legal help, including DACA
Best for: Canyon County families
Best for: Green cards, family reunification and citizenship
Best for: Interviews, biometrics and in-person appointments
Schedule or ask for an appointment through the USCIS Contact Center or your myUSCIS account. Bring your appointment notice and photo ID.
Ask if they are a lawyer or an accredited representative. A lawyer must be licensed by a U.S. state bar; you can check with the Idaho State Bar. An accredited representative must work for an organization on the Justice Department's recognized organizations roster. If they are neither, do not pay them for advice.
Nonprofits often charge much less than private lawyers, and some services are free for clients. USCIS forms are always free to download from uscis.gov, even when the filing fee is not.
Ask your resettlement agency or the Idaho Office for Refugees. Many cultural groups meet through faith communities, and the annual World Refugee Day celebration in Boise is a good place to meet them. See our community and faith guides.
Fees, rules and providers change. Confirm with the official source before you go.
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