Immigration Resources | Los Angeles Public Library

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New Americans Centers

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Our New Americans Centers located at Central Library, Pacoima, Junipero Serra, Pio Pico Koreatown, Benjamin Franklin*, Echo Park, and Wilmington offer free on-site immigration and naturalization services during select hours. Here you will be able to get assistance or have questions answered about:

Immigration/Adjustment of Status
Green Card renewal (I-90)
Family preparedness/Guardianship
Money management
Entrepreneurship
Housing Rights
Workers' Rights
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
TPS (Temporary Protected Status)

*Benjamin Franklin Branch New Americans Center is temporarily closed.

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Locating Documents

Our staff can provide assistance in obtaining supporting documents for your immigration process. Request an appointment with a librarian at Central Library for specific questions about immigration and gathering supporting documents.

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USCIS Welcome Guide

USCIS provides information online in English and 13 additional languages about your rights and responsibilities as a Legal Permanent Resident and Conditional Permanent Resident as well as basic information on obtaining government documents, housing, jobs and more.

USCIS Guide

Additional Resources

We value your privacy and your rights as a resident in Los Angeles. All information is confidential and services in the library are all free. Questions? Call us at 213-228-7390.

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