IMMIGRANT HELP
> Free resources for immigrants and refugees in Birmingham - legal aid, English classes, housing, community support, and scholarships. All services listed are free or low-cost.
Know Your Rights
You have rights regardless of your immigration status. If stopped by immigration officers: you have the right to remain silent, the right to refuse to sign documents, and the right to speak with a lawyer.
Scholarship Matcher
Our scholarship matcher includes Birmingham-area and Alabama scholarships — many open to students of ALL immigration statuses, including DACA and undocumented students. Find what you qualify for in seconds.
Free Legal Aid
> Immigration attorneys & Know Your Rights
Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (¡HICA!)
¡HICA!Birmingham Latino and immigrant advocacy organization offering community services, education, and support for immigrant families across Alabama.
Legal Services Alabama
LSAFree civil legal aid for low-income Alabamians. English line 866-456-4995. Español 888-835-3505.
Alabama Legal Help — Immigration
Alabama Legal HelpStatewide legal-information guides on immigration topics for Alabama residents. Not a substitute for a lawyer.
English Classes (ESL)
> Free English learning for all levels
Birmingham Public Library
BPLPublic library system serving Birmingham with computers, language-learning materials, and community programs for new readers and English learners.
Jefferson State Community College Adult Education / ESL
Jeff StateAdult education and English as a Second Language offerings through Jefferson State Community College.
Housing Assistance
> Emergency shelter & affordable housing
211 Connects Alabama
211Connecting Alabamians with local resources including emergency housing, food assistance, and utility help. Dial 211 or 888-421-1266.
Community Organizations
> Support networks & cultural centers
Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (¡HICA!)
¡HICA!Community hub for Latino and immigrant families in Birmingham — advocacy, education, and connections to local services.
Know a Birmingham-area resource we should add? Reach us through this hub and we will review official listings before they go up.