World Relief: Free and low cost legal services for immigrants and political asylum seekers. Sliding fee scale based on income. Also provide refugee resettlement services and mental health counseling. Call the Immigration Legal Services Department at (773) 583-3010.

Asian Legal Services: Immigration and asylum assistance. Contact (773) 728-2235.

Midwest Immigrants' Rights Center: Political asylum and immigration assistance.

Chicago Bar Association: Where to go for legal services in Chicago.

Independent Monitoring Board: Chicago-based immigration and refugee organization links.