Immigration Resources
Local, and State Immigration Resources
Below is a list of immigration-related services and supports. These resources can assist with legal help, documentation, rapid response, preparedness toolkits, and more. If you need additional support or aren’t sure where to start, call 2-1-1 to speak with a live call specialist.
To print a complete list of the resources above, click here.
All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution.
Know Your Rights Red Cards are wallet-sized cards to help individuals understand their rights during encounters with immigration enforcement.
These cards include the list of rights in Spanish on the front of the card and English text on the back for ICE agents, making it clear that the individual is choosing to remain silent.
Click on the images above to be directed to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) website to print your Red Card at home. If you’re visiting this page from a mobile device, you can click on the images to save them on your phone.
Rapid Response Networks
In California, respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions and raids in our communities. Many counties have a local rapid response hotline available 24/7. If the person was detained by ICE within the last 24 hours, contact your local network.
805 Immigrant Rapid Response Hotline: Call 805-870-8855 or text “ALERTA” to receive real-time updates, including updates about ICE activities in the area. The 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network provides local support and resources to anyone facing immigration enforcement actions in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties.
California Collaborative For Immigration Justice
- You have the right to call a lawyer or your family if you are detained, and you have the right to be visited by a lawyer in detention.
- You have the right to have your attorney with you at any hearing.
- Most people are eligible to be released on bond or with other reporting conditions.
- If you are denied release after being arrested, ask for a bond hearing before an immigration judge.
Visit the ACLU Know Your Rights page to learn more.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) Immigration Preparedness Toolkit
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) offers a practical guide to help immigrants with no legal status or in mixed-status families better understand their legal options.
The free ILRC Immigration Preparedness Toolkit includes tips on knowing your rights during ICE confrontations, planning for legal consultations, and accessing additional resources.
Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center Family Preparedness Plan has information about how to make a plan that includes how to plan for who can care for your children if you are unable to, and what information and documents you should have ready for your children. The Plan also includes information about getting legal advice and the Know Your Rights Red Card information in the section above.
Unaccompanied Minors Who Have No Lawful Immigration Status
The Administration for Children & Families’ Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is responsible for children who do not have lawful immigration status and do not have a parent or legal guardian in the United States. These children may be referred to as “unaccompanied alien children”. The ORR’s Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Bureau takes unaccompanied alien children in the least restrictive setting that is in the best interest of the child.
To find a child in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, contact the ORR Parent Hotline by calling, texting, or emailing:
Call 1-800-203-7001, text NINOS to 66467 (24/7), or email: informtation@ORRNCC.com
Local Agencies
Importa Santa Barbara- Citizenship and Immigration Program
California Farmworker Foundation-Immigration Services
805 Undocufund- Community Program
Immigrant Hope of Santa Barbara- Civics Programs
Immigrant Legal Defense Center- Deportation Proceedings Legal Services
UCSB- Immigration Services
ICE Online Detainee Locator- U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement Online Detainee Locator to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody or who has been in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s custody for more than 48 hours.
Centro de Información y Asistencia a Personas Mexicanas (CIAM)
If you have been the victim of abuse or fraud. CIAM is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: (520)-623-7874
Office of Congressman Salud Carbajal
For help with general immigration-related concerns or case-specific issues involving federal immigration agencies, you may contact the Office of Congressman Salud Carbajal. His office may assist with:
- Checking the status of an immigration case or application
- Detention Facility location assistance
- Locating a detained family member
- Confirming whether there is a deportation or removal order
Note: This office does not provide direct legal representation.
If you do not live in the 24th district, you can go to the United States House of Representatives website and enter your zip code to find your representative.
For Other Counties and State-Level Immigration Resources:
For Ventura County- 211 Ventura County
For other Countries use- 211 CA
For State Immigration Resources Visit, 211Now
National Immigration Law Center
Provides Guidance for Employers on what to do if Immigration comes to your workplace.
National Day Laborer Organizing Network
Offers a range of materials for Employers and individuals alike.
California Employers Association
Consulates:
- Issuing and renewing passports and travel documents, including but not limited to birth and death certificates.
- Helping in emergencies like accidents or lost belongings.
- Helping with detention or deportation proceedings.
- Processing visas for foreign visitors.
- Promoting cultural exchange and trade.
- Other services include serving as a liaison to other family members in their home country, supporting evacuations, and more.
Look up your country's consulates using the links below.
U.S. Department of State- Bureau of Consular Affairs
Repatriation Programs:
Aim to facilitate the return of individuals to their country of origin. The program supports individuals who are voluntarily or involuntarily deported. The services can include cash assistance, temporary shelter, transportation assistance, case management, and referrals to other social services.
Mexico- México Te Abraza
El Salvador- Retornar a El Salvador
Brazil- Repatriação
Chile- Guia Para El Regreso a Chile
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If you would like to add a resource, please email: 211SBCO@communifysb.org