We work with Ascentra Credit Union to provide low-cost payment plans (loans) for immigration legal and filing fees through the Newcomers Initiative, which is made possible with a generous grant from Global Communities. For more information about Ascentra and the Newcomers Initiative, visit their webpage. (Note: Due to limited funds, this program is only available to clients of Esperanza Legal Assistance Center.)

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. Esperanza Legal Assistance Center is a partner organization of ICIRR. More information available on their website.

We are a member organization of the Immigration Advocates Network (IAN), a program of Pro Bono Net, dedicated to expanding access to immigration legal resources and information through collaboration and technology. We also utilize the network to refer clients when we are not able to provide services.

Esperanza Legal Assistance Center is part of the Immigrant Connection – Tyson Immigration Partnership that provides direct immigration legal services to employees at Tyson Foods (Joslin and Columbus Junction). Current employees may receive a free consultation to discuss their immigration questions and can file for Citizenship, Green Card Renewal, and most Employment Authorization renewals at no cost. Fees are covered by Tyson Foods. Eligible employees may also be reimbursed for their citizenship filing fees (see HR for more information). For more information and scheduling, eligible employees should contact their Human Resources Department or visit https://www.tipwelcome.com/.

We are pleased to partner with Moline Public Library in regards to Citizenship/Naturalization Preparation classes. Through our work with them, students can be screened for naturalization and learn the civics, history, and other information necessary to successfully pass the Citizenship exam/interview. Classes are offered throughout the year in both on-demand/online format and in-person classes. For more information, visit https://molinelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/month. (We also support literacy efforts through our connection with the Children’s Department of the Library as part of Esperanza Center.)

Esperanza Legal Assistance Center is a partner with The New Americans Campaign. Led by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, the New Americans Campaign is a diverse nonpartisan national network of respected immigration organizations, legal services providers, faith-based organizations, immigrant rights groups, foundations, and community leaders. The Campaign transforms the way aspiring citizens navigate the path to becoming new Americans. It is committed to connecting lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to trusted legal assistance and critical information that simplifies the naturalization process. For more information about NAC, visit their website.

We utilize Tarjimly, which provides access to languages that we may not normally have interpretation staff for. Tarjimly means “translate for me” and was founded in 2017 in response to the Syrian refugee crisis and the US Refugee & Travel Ban. Their mission is to improve the lives of refugees and the efficiency of humanitarian services by eliminating language barriers. More information at https://tarjimly.org/en.

ELAC recieves legal-technical support from National Immigration Program of World Relief. Immigration legal services around the nation are supported by World Relief's National Immigration Programs team through the provision of excellent technical legal assistance and Department of Justice Recognition and Accreditation support. The team also provides legal updates, policy advisories, and ongoing legal training to World Relief ILS offices and affiliate nonprofit immigration legal services sites who make up our Legal Support Network.

YWCA of the Sauk Valley is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. They transform lives by creating a vibrant and diverse environment in which more women become independent, visible in leadership, and are able to reach their full potential. Their mission and vision are embraced by a community united against violence and oppression. ELAC partners with YWCA of the Sauk Valley to assist individuals and families with immigration legal access remotely.