Building One Community - Immigration Legal Services

IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES

Building One Community (B1C) provides trusted, low-cost immigration legal support for individuals and families in Fairfield County. Our team is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and offers support with many types of immigration cases. We give priority to those who cannot afford a private attorney. We also have a long list of reputable referrals if we cannot support you. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay.

In addition, we provide free monthly information sessions, Q&A events, and clinics to assist you in preparing your applications. Sign up for our newsletter here to learn about our events.

A Note of Caution

Beware of Notario Fraud: In the United States, notaries are not lawyers. They cannot give legal advice and may cause serious harm to your case. Always seek help from a trusted legal provider like B1C.

How We Can Help

We handle many types of cases, including:

Green Cards based on family relationships: Applications and renewals.
Humanitarian Protections: For victims of crime, domestic violence, or children without parental support.
Waivers: For those considered “inadmissible”.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Work Permits: New and renewals.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Removal Proceedings: representation in removal proceedings.

B1C also provides other types of services, such as ELL and Citizenship Classes.

Our Step-by-Step Process & What To Expect

1. Contact Us Using The Form Below

CONTACT FORM

2. Wait For Our Reponse

We will get back to you by your preferred method of contact within 3-5 business days to get more information on your immigration legal needs.

3. Schedule your consultation

We will give you an appointment at the earliest possible date. We have limited capacity to schedule new consultations.

4. Payment

We charge a $50 fee for consultations. We accept cash, checks, or payments through LawPay. We will waive fees on a need basis.

Frequently asked questions about our Immigration Legal Services

I don’t speak English; can you still help me?

Will you keep my information confidential?

Do you meet with clients in person or remotely? Do you accept walk-ins?

Will you represent me in Immigration Court?

After my application is filed, will you still provide help if there are questions from the government?

Can you help me if I am in immigration detention?

Can I go to a “notario” for immigration legal help?

I’m filling in my own forms, can you check them for me?

Can you help me with housing problems, collecting wages, or getting government benefits?

What documents do I need to bring for a consultation?

What if I only have general questions, do I need to pay for a consultation?

Every month, we offer a FREE one-hour Q&A session with our immigration attorney, in person and on Zoom. Anyone can attend without registering and ask any immigration-related question they have—in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or English. The sessions are once a month, with times varying each month.

Look at B1C’s Monthly Booklet for specific dates and times (click on the first link in the "Programs" tab).