Standing in solidarity with immigrants for over 20 years!

Our work provides comprehensive legal services so immigrants and refugees in Nebraska can thrive.

Founded in 2001, CLIA is a Lincoln based nonprofit providing free and low-cost legal immigration services across Nebraska. Our dedicated team of attorneys, accredited representatives, and mental health professionals are here to support you.

Strengthening our community in three key areas, so every neighbor can enjoy the good life.

Legal Services

Providing a wide variety of comprehensive legal immigration services pro bono or low cost.
Providing individual and group support for survivors of violence, trauma storytelling for narratives, and more.

Mental Health

Hosting interpreter trainings, immigration workshops, and Know Your Rights events while connecting clients to community resources.

Community Education

Our Impact

13,000+ clients served since our founding

700+ clients served annually

8/10 clients receive free services

100+ countries served

We are all neighbors

We are all Nebraskans

Immigrants are our neighbors and are integral, important, and necessary members of our society.

Our neighbors are home and business owners, pay taxes, obtain an education to fulfill their passions and dreams, and support their communities by giving back to society.

"I officially got my citizenship! I wanted to send a huge thank you for all your help getting through the process. I really appreciate all your expertise and how you made everything so much easier to understand."

— Raya Alzuhair (Citizenship)

Our Partners

As policies make life harder for immigrants, we must stand together.

Your donation provides critical legal services, advocacy, and hope.