Q : Can Anyone Help Me With My Asylum Interview?

You have a right to provide your own legal representation at an asylum interview and during immigration proceedings before the Immigration Court, at no cost to the United States Government. You may obtain a list of pro bono (free or reduced cost) attorneys or community-based, non-profit organizations that may be available to assist you by:

1. viewing our webpage that provides information on free legal advice;
2. calling the forms request line at 1-800-870-3676;
3. visiting the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review website at http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir/statspub/raroster.htm and http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm, or
4. contacting the district office or asylum office near your home.
   

Representatives of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) may be able to assist you in identifying persons to help you complete your Form I-589. The current address of the UNHCR is: