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Resources & Information for Dreamers and Undocumented Students

Recursos y Información Para Dreamers y Estudiantes Indocumentados

       

Family Safety Guide/ Guía de Seguridad

   

 

Resources in Santa Barbara

 

 

  • Dream Center Cliff Campus

    In collaboration with the United Farm Workers Foundation, SBCC and the Dream Center are proud to offer FREE immigration legal services to all current students, staff, and faculty. Staff Contact:Leslie Marin Juarez📧 lpmarin@pipeline.sbcc.edu

  • IMPORTA Santa Barbara

    IMPORTA is a non-profit organization with accredited representatives offering immigration legal support and resources throughout Santa Barbara County (North and South County).

  • 805 Immigrant Coalition

    The 805 Immigrant Coalition is a county-wide immigrant rights coalition that provides advocacy and educational resources to empower immigrant communities and inform them of their rights.

  • Immigrant Hope

    A faith-based organization supporting the immigrant community with services such as driver's license study courses, U.S. citizenship test preparation, and more.

  • Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center

    This non-profit provides pro bono legal services to immigrants facing deportation in the Central Coast region. Services include help with USCIS filings, representation in immigration court, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

  • The Law Office of Vanessa Frank

    Immigration office that provides support with family-based immigration law, removal defense, DACA renewals, special Immigration juvenile status, lawful permanent residence and green card application + so much more.

  • Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County

    The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is a nonprofit civil law firm dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice for low-income and vulnerable residents. Whether you are navigating the threat of eviction, addressing housing discrimination, seeking protection from elder abuse, or pursuing immigration relief through U visas, T visas, VAWA, or SIJS. Santa Maria: 201 South Miller Street, Suite 209 Santa Maria, CA 93454     Santa Maria (805) 922-9909 Santa Barbara: 301 E. Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101   Santa Barbara (805) 963-6754

  • Rapid Response Hotline

    📞 Call 805-870-8855 to report ICE/CBP activity, share information, or ask questions.Coverage: Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties ​The 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network is a community-driven initiative committed to protecting and supporting undocumented individuals and families in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. The network mobilizes trained volunteers to respond to reports of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activity, providing legal observation, know-your-rights education, and immediate assistance to those impacted. Through rapid response and community solidarity, the network works to uphold the rights and dignity of all immigrants in the region. What to Report to the 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Hotline:Please report any confirmed sightings of: ICE or Border Patrol activity in your neighborhood or workplace. Immigration raids or checkpoints. Detentions or arrests of undocumented and documented individuals in deportation proceedings. Any suspicious activity that may involve immigration enforcement. To report, call our 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Hotline or text "ALERT" to (805) 870-8855 to receive real-time updates and critical information. Additionally, you can access the following information and resources by calling the hotline: Referrals to trusted network of nonprofit, private and public Attorneys. Over the phone assistance to register and receive text alerts. Over the phone Know Your Rights information.  

  •  Consulado De Mexico En Oxnard

    3151 West Fifth Street, Oxnard, CA 93030Phone: (805) 984-8738Services: Mexican IDs (Matrículas), Passports, Birth Certificates, and more Teléfono Emergencias (Protección): (805) 627-3520

  • County of Santa Barbara Public Defender

    Is your family member being held in the Santa Barbara County Jail? Do they need a free attorney to defend them in their criminal case? Support is available! Santa Barbara: 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Phone (SB): (805) 568-3470 Santa Maria: 312-P East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454Phone (SM): (805) 346-7500 Lompoc: 115 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA 93436Phone (Lompoc): (805) 737-7770 Criminal cases only. Immigration cases are not accepted.

  • U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal
    Representative for California’s 24th Congressional District

    Sauld Carbajal's office can help in finding out if you have a deportation order, locate a family member undergoing deportation proceedings, or address any investigative matter with an immigration agency. Santa Maria: 1101 South Broadway Street, Suite A Santa Maria, CA 93454 Santa Barbara: 360 S. Hope Ave Suite C 301 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 730-1710

 

 

National/State-wide Legal Resources

 

  • DACA Legal Services

    List of state-wide organizations that offer DACA Renewal Services

  • NILC

    National Immigration Law Center

  • Immigrants Rising

    Immigration Legal Intake Service

  • ILRC

    Immigration Legal Resource Center

  • ACLU

    American Civil Liberties Union

  • CHIRLA

    Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles

Know Your Rights Links

 

Videos: Know Your Rights (Eng.)

   

Videos: Conozca Sus Derechos (Esp.)