29 organizations
How immigrant and refugee services work in Atlanta
First, the warning that saves people: "notarios" are not lawyers. In the U.S., only attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives can give immigration legal advice — bad advice can cost you your case. Atlanta's trustworthy free and low-cost doors include the Latin American Association, Catholic Charities Atlanta, and New American Pathways; for refugees, resettlement agencies handle the first months and remain a resource after.
Beyond legal status, these same organizations run the practical everyday help — English classes, job placement, school enrollment for kids, family services — and you don't need papers to walk in. Public schools must enroll children regardless of status, and clinics in this directory see patients without asking.
What to expect when you call: an intake in your language (ask — interpreters are normal, not a favor), questions about your situation and deadlines, and often a consultation appointment. Bring every document you have, even the confusing ones — especially the confusing ones.
Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network, or GAIN, is an Atlanta nonprofit that helps immigrant survivors of crime and persecution. They provide free immigration legal help, connect clients with support services, and train community partners across Georgia.
8 services
Tapestri is a Georgia nonprofit that helps immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual abuse, and exploitation. They provide case management, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, referrals to attorneys, help in many languages, and training for service providers. Tapestri says it is not a shelter and does not provide onsite housing.
6 services
Transgender Law Center is a national trans-led civil rights group. It helps transgender and gender-nonconforming people through legal information, policy advocacy, lawsuits, community programs, and online resources. Its Legal Information Helpdesk gives basic information but does not give individual legal advice or representation through the helpdesk.
12 services
Upwardly Global helps work-authorized immigrants, refugees, and asylees restart professional careers in the United States. They offer free coaching, resume and interview help, online job-readiness training, employer networking, and access to courses and certifications.
12 services
