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 link to schedule appointments for:
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.
For all other inquiries:
Call (858) 637-3365 or email [email protected]
June 15 − August 20, 2026
Bonita-Sunnyside Library
4375 Bonita Rd
Mondays, 4:00−6:00pm
Lakeside Library
12428 Woodside Ave
Tuesdays, 10:00am−12:00pm
Borrego Springs Library
Virtual
Tuesdays, 5:00−7:00pm
Imperial Beach Library
810 Imperial Beach Blvd
Wednesdays, 4:00−6:00pm
Spring Valley Library
836 Kempton St
Thursdays, 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.
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 Luis Gonzalez, The Gess Family Foundation Executive Director of JFS Immigration and Refugee Services, via email at [email protected].
