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Immigration & Citizenship

Supporting Clients & Families

Becoming A U.S. Citizen

One of the qualities that makes the Coastside unique is its vibrant and culturally diverse community. People from a wide range of backgrounds, including Mexico, Portugal, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Philippines, and beyond, all contribute to the rich fabric of our neighborhood, working together to create a better life for themselves and their families.

Coastside Hope offers support to individuals and families who live and work on the Coastside and are seeking permanent residency. While many aspire to become U.S. citizens, they often find navigating the legal system overwhelming.

Coastside Hope is proud to be a member of the United Coalition for Immigrant Services, a partnership between two collaboratives: CRISP (Collaborative Resources for Immigrant Services on the Peninsula, established in 2005) and SBLISN (South Bay Legal Immigration Services Network, established in 2009). This coalition comprises 16 organizations that provide free and low-cost immigration legal services to children, families, and older adults in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

United Coalition for Immigrant Services

A partnership between two collaboratives, CRISP and SBLISN.

Immigration Services

Services Our Office Provides

This general information does not constitute individualized legal advice. Please be aware that these applications and petitions are complex, and a seemingly minor issue can make someone ineligible for the immigration benefit being sought. We recommend that if you are interested in learning more about these particular services, contact our offices for a consultation.

Lorena Galindo, Paralegal and Immigration OLAP Accredited Representative, and Alondra Juarez-Orozco, Immigration Assistant, help make the process more manageable and rewarding. Thanks to a grant from the Zellerbach Foundation, Anthony Moss also teaches free weekly citizenship classes at Coastside Hope.

*Consultations by Appointment Only. Please call 650-726-9071 ext. 229 to schedule an individual consultation. The initial consultation is $30.

  • Citizenship Classes
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewal Services
  • Petition for Alien Relative, I-130 Petition/ Consular Processing
  • Adjustment of Status, Form I-485
  • Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Form I-751
  • Fiancé(e) Visa (K visa)
  • Application for Employment Authorization, Form I-765 (EAD)
  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request – Form G-639
  • Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card – Form I-90
  • Application for Travel Document, I-131
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Current Information Regarding DACA

Initial DACA Requirements
  • Are now age 15 or older (or in removal proceedings) and were under age 31 on June 15, 2012
  • Entered the United States before your 16th birthday and before June 15, 2007
  • Have lived continuously in the US from June 15, 2007, to the present
  • Were physically present in the US on June 15, 2012, without papers (without status)
  • Do not have what immigration considers a serious criminal record
  • Are currently in school full time, graduated from a US High school (HS Diploma or GED), or were honorably discharged from the US Military

Please contact immigration@coastsidehope.org or 650-523-3538. There will be a $30 fee for the initial consultation. Scholarships to pay for the USCIS fees are available base on income eligibility.

If you would like to support a DACA recipient please consider  donating to our immigration scholarship fund and select 5. Immigration Services- Stand with immigrants today.

External Member Website

United Coalition for Immigrant Service

United Coalition for Immigrant Services is a partnership between two collaboratives comprising 16 organizations that provide free and low-cost immigration legal services to children, families, and older adults in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
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Other Informational Websites

External Resources

Visa Information

The state department offers valuable information about traveling to the U.S. and immigration.

Immigration Resource Center

ILRC has many helpful community resources explaining immigration law and helping immigrants understand their rights.

LIBRE Program

LIBRE aims to educate our immigrant community about the different safety net services available
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