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Providing Hope for New Americans through direct legal services, community education and advocacy. To register, you must be eligible to apply for citizenship.

EILS’ Legal Services include:
Citizenship assistance
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Green Card applications
Assistance for victims of domestic violence and victims of human trafficking
Visas for crime victims
Temporary Protected Status

Workshops:
EILS offers free bilingual workshops open to all members of the community. Workshops cover topics spanning immigrant rights, higher education and citizenship, and are tailored to the current needs of the community. Citizenship Classes:
Each course is designed to prepare citizenship applicants with the knowledge and confidence needed to pass the interview and exam. For the English-language class, you must pass an entrance exam demonstrating you are able to speak, read and write English at a basic level. We assure you that all information provided to EILS is maintained in strict confidentiality.

10/22/2026

Esperanza Immigration Legal Services, Consulado de México en Filadelfia, and Catholic Charities of Philadelphia are offering a FREE Citizenship Clinic.

Friday, November 20, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Requirements:
•Be 18 years of age or older.
•Have basic English skills or qualify for a language or medical exemption.
•Have held a Green Card for at least five years, or three years if married to a U.S. citizen.
•Bring your Green Card.

Participants must complete a screening before attending.

Text or call: 347-719-1402
Register: https://tinyurl.com/7u5f4rbw

10/20/2026

On September 19, 2026, Esperanza Immigration Legal Services, in partnership with American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) attorneys and law students, hosted a Naturalization Clinic at St. Rocco’s Church in Avondale, PA.

We had the privilege of interviewing 12 individuals from Mexico and Colombia who are taking important steps toward U.S. citizenship.

We are grateful to our dedicated attorneys, law students, partners, volunteers, and community members who made this clinic possible. Together, we continue to support and empower immigrant communities on their journey toward citizenship.
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El 19 de septiembre de 2026, EILS, en colaboración con abogados de AILA y estudiantes de Derecho, organizó una clínica de naturalización en la iglesia de San Roque, en Avondale, Pensilvania.

Tuvimos el privilegio de atender a 12 personas procedentes de México y Colombia que están dando pasos importantes hacia la ciudadanía estadounidense.

Agradecemos a nuestros dedicados abogados, estudiantes de Derecho, colaboradores, voluntarios y miembros de la comunidad que hicieron posible esta clínica. Juntos, seguimos apoyando y empoderando a las comunidades de inmigrantes en su camino hacia la ciudadanía.

10/12/2026

Esperanza Immigration Legal Services is gearing up for this year’s Stand with Immigrant Families Campaign — and we need your help!

Create a fundraising page and invite friends, family, and colleagues to support our immigrant community. Your support helps fund FREE legal services, workshops, and referrals.

Become a fundraiser today! Visit: https://bit.ly/4jHVeXk

10/09/2026

Today, EILS hosted a Naturalization Clinic at the National Liberty Museum in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs.

With the support of dedicated University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students, we helped our clients navigate the naturalization process and take an important step toward U.S. citizenship.

We are grateful to our partners and student volunteers for their commitment to supporting immigrant communities.

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Hoy, EILS organizó una Clínica de Naturalización en el National Liberty Museum, en colaboración con la Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes de la Ciudad de Filadelfia.

Con el apoyo de estudiantes comprometidos de Penn Carey Law School, ayudamos a nuestros clientes a avanzar en el proceso de naturalización y a dar un paso importante hacia la ciudadanía estadounidense.

Agradecemos a nuestros socios y voluntarios estudiantiles por su compromiso con el apoyo a las comunidades inmigrantes.

08/17/2026

Esperanza Immigration Legal Services, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation and the New Americans Campaign are offering a FREE Citizenship Clinic.

Monday, August 31
10 AM–2 PM
1001 Vine St., 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Requirements:
• Be 18 or older
• Have basic English skills or qualify for a language or medical exemption
• Have had a Green Card for at least 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen
• Bring your Green Card

You must complete a screening before attending.
Text or call: 347-719-1402
Register: https://tinyurl.com/7u5f4rbw

07/19/2026

We're excited to share highlights from Celebrating Hope for Immigrants: Rooted in Resilience, an inspiring evening that honored stories of courage and resilience while raising more than $115,000 to support free immigration legal services for our community.

The evening recognized Judi Bernstein-Baker, Esq. as the EILS Civic Impact Honoree and Michael Malvey, Esq. as the EILS Champion Honoree for their outstanding contributions to immigrant communities.

A special thank you to AP and Emmy Award-winning journalist Christie Ileto of 6abc Action News Philadelphia, Chef Reuben Asaram of Reuby's, poet Luis Marrero of Voices In Power, percussionist Sandra James, and classical guitarist Emiliano Pardo-Tristán for sharing their talents and helping make the evening truly memorable.

We're also grateful to KamparPhilly Group and Mermaid Spirits for creating and providing the evening's signature cocktail.

Finally, we extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, volunteers, supporters, and everyone who attended. Your generosity made this celebration possible and continues to ensure that individuals and families have access to critical immigration legal services.

Take a look through the photos and relive this special evening with us. Thank you for being part of our community!

07/13/2026

¿Busca asistencia para obtener la ciudadanía de Estados Unidos?

Esperanza Immigration Legal Services en colaboración con New Americans Campaign y Acción Colombia ofrece una Clínica de Ciudadanía GRATUITA diseñada para apoyar a residentes permanentes elegibles en su camino hacia la ciudadanía.

📅 Lunes, 20 de julio
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 4261 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Asegúrese de cumplir con los requisitos:
• 18 años o más
• Inglés básico o exención aprobada
• Tener la Tarjeta de Residencia (Green Card) por 5 años (o 3 años si está casado/a con un ciudadano estadounidense)
• Traer su Tarjeta de Residencia

Envíe un mensaje de texto o llame al 347-719-1402.
Regístrese hoy: https://tinyurl.com/7u5f4rbw

07/02/2026

Do you need help applying for U.S. citizenship?

Esperanza Immigration Legal Services in collaboration with New Americans Campaign and Acción Colombia is offering a FREE Citizenship Clinic designed to support eligible permanent residents on their path to citizenship.

📅 Monday, July 20
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 4261 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Make sure you meet the requirements:
• 18 years or older
• Basic English or approved exemption
• Green Card held for 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen)
• Bring your Permanent Resident Card

Text or call 347-719-1402 today.

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/7u5f4rbw

06/04/2026

A special thank you to our Media Sponsors

6abc Action News, PWP Video, and Impacto. Your partnership helped amplify the stories, resilience, and hope at the heart of this year's celebration and brought greater visibility to the mission of supporting immigrant families.

Address

4261 N 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19140

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13477191402

Website

https://www.esperanza.us/eils/, https://linktr.ee/eilsphilly

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