Frequently Asked Questions

Who can request a consultation with the Immigration Legal Services through ILD?

CSU students, staff, faculty, their immediate family members (including parents, siblings, spouse, children, and/or legal guardian) and recent alumni*. Services are available year round.

How do I register for an appointment with the legal services?

Individuals can request to meet with an Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD) attorney through this website:  https://www.ild.org/csuappointments  

Can I meet with an immigration attorney outside of the scheduled dates if my case is time sensitive?

Yes, individuals needing a time sensitive or urgent appointment outside of the available appointments can send a request by emailing info@ild.org.   

How will appointments take place? 

Generally, consultations will be held over the phone.  If you would like an appointment over  Zoom, please request it on the calendly form when you schedule the appointment.  An email will then be sent with the zoom link prior to the appointment time.  Please also note your preferred language is and if you need any accommodation.  If you would like to know about in-person appointments, please contact your Dream Center/Program at your campus.  

How will I be contacted for my appointment?

An ILD attorney will call you or log into the zoom at your appointment time.  Please allow a 10-minute grace period to be contacted for your appointment, as sometimes our attorneys are running late from the previous appointment.  

How can I schedule an appointment for a family member? Ex. Parent/guardian, brother/sister, spouse, or child.

Students, staff, and faculty can sign up their family members using the same link above. Family members can also schedule the appointment on their own.  When scheduling an appointment, please make sure to include the preferred contact information for the family member needing the appointment so ILD can contact them directly during the appointment time.

Do I have to pay for a consultation or for representation in an immigration case?

No. All consultations, appointments and case representation are free of cost to CSU students, staff, faculty, their immediate family members and recent alumni. The only cost to the client would be possible immigration application fees and related costs.

Can I request to speak to an attorney in a language other than English?

Yes. ILD will either provide an attorney who speaks the requested language or provide a professional interpreter to support in any language upon request. Please indicate your preferred language when making the appointment and if any additional accommodations are needed for the appointment.

What are Immigration Relief Eligibility Screenings?

Individuals who are not U.S. citizens can request an appointment to learn about their eligibility for current immigration statuses that can provide them with a pathway towards Permanent Residency, citizenship, or other forms of immigration relief. Clients will also receive information on the next steps to take in order to proceed with their case.

What if I am a U.S. citizen who does not need an eligibility relief screening, but I do have immigration-related questions for an attorney, can I still sign up for an appointment?

Yes.  We can meet with individuals regarding their immigration questions regardless of the person's immigration status.  

I am an alumni; can I still receive free legal support through the CSU Legal Services?

Yes. Recent alumni who graduated within the last two years can access the CSU Immigration Legal Services through ILD.

If I already met with another immigration attorney, can I still use the Immigration Legal Services at my campus?

Yes. Individuals have the legal right to seek second legal advice or change their legal representatives if they wish to do so.

Is there funding available for students to cover the DACA application fee ($555 or $605)?

There may be funding available at your campus.  Please inquire directly with ILD at your appointment to see if any other financial support is available. 

Where does the funding come from for these free legal services?  

In 2018, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) launched the California State University Immigration Legal Services Project with funding from the State of California.  The CSU does not provide funding for this project and this project is not paid by student fees or tuition.  

Is there a limit to how many appointments we can make with ILD?

No. You can request as many appointments as necessary with ILD either through the calendly appointment system or through your ILD attorney directly.

Who can I reach out to if I have follow up questions after my appointment with an ILD attorney?  

You can follow up with the last ILD attorney you met with.  You can also email any question to info@ild.org.  

What if I need to reach the ILD attorney I met with, but I don’t have their contact information? 

You can email info@ild.org to request to be connected with the attorney you met with.  Please state your name and the date of your appointment, if you have it. 

Who can I reach out to if I have a question before signing up for an appointment?  

You can email ILD your questions at info@ild.org or you can reach out to the Dream Center/Program on your campus.  

If I start a case with ILD, can I continue receiving representation with my case if I am later no longer enrolled or working at the University? 

Yes, once ILD accepts your case for representation, we will continue to represent you (absent any legal conflict) even if you are no longer affiliated with your campus.  As a reminder, alumni who graduated within the last two years can access the CSU Immigration Legal Services through ILD.