The Affirmative Immigration Services Program provides free immigration legal services to low-income San Diego County residents seeking immigration benefits for themselves or for their family members who are living in the United States. Availability of our services depends on capacity.
Mission Statement
We strengthen San Diego by providing free, high quality immigration legal services to underserved communities. Through advocacy and representation, we guide individuals and families on their immigration journey, supporting them in navigating the complexities of the immigration system, understanding their situation, and building a more secure future.
Eligibility
The AS Program serves low-income families defined as 80% of the San Diego County AMI. This chart can be used to determine that amount based on household size.
Use this link to schedule appointments for:
For ALL OTHER INQUIRIES, please call (858) 637-3365 or email [email protected]
An appointment may be rescheduled or cancelled if it is not one of the types of applications listed above.
IMPORTANT: If you currently have an immigration court date, if you or a family member is being detained by ICE, you will NOT be able to make an appointment with this link.
January 27, 2026 | 5:30‒6:30pm
Join us for:
Workshop will be in English & Spanish and will be moderated by JFSSD.
Get in touch for more information
February 2 − April 14, 2026
Lemon Grove Library
3001 School Ln, Lemon Grove
Mondays, 4:00pm−6:00pm
Rancho San Diego Library
11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon
Tuesdays, 10:00am−12:00pm
Lincoln Acres Library
2725 Granger Ave, National City
Tuesdays, 4:00−6:00pm
Vista Library
700 Eucalyptus Ave, Vista
Wednesdays, 10:00am−12:00pm
Fallbrook Library
124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook
Wednesdays, 4:00−6:00pm
To enroll, call or text (619) 753-1630, email [email protected], or click the link below. Space is limited.
Unfortunately, the Affirmative Immigration Services Program does not provide services for:
**If you are a student or employee of any of the following campuses, please schedule an appointment here.
Learn more about what takes place at your appointment, in What to Expect at your First Appointment.
Please do not use this link if you or a relative are detained by ICE or already have a case pending with the immigration court. Instead, call (858) 637-3365 for assistance.
Please follow the instructions outlined above to apply for services. Inquires for services will be addressed faster if you follow the instructions. If you need to submit a complaint about the immigration legal services you are receiving, you can contact the Luis Gonzalez, Interim Co-Executive Director of Immigration Services – Legal Services, via email at [email protected].
