What We Offer

At CALIA (Calvillo Action for Legal Immigration Access), we support immigrant communities in Los Angeles by helping them understand and prepare immigration applications, organize documentation, and connect with trusted resources. While we are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice, we offer guidance and form assistance for those navigating the immigration system, especially those who cannot afford legal representation.

Application Assistance

We help individuals prepare and organize a range of immigration-related applications. While we do not provide legal advice, we offer structured guidance to ensure forms are completed correctly based on the information provided.

  • U Visa (Victims of crime)

  • VAWA (Violence Against Women Act petitions)

  • USCIS Family-Based Petitions (I-130, I-485, etc.)

  • EOIR Applications (Immigration court-related forms)

  • Employment Authorization Document (Work Permits)

  • Advance Parole Requests

  • FOIA Requests (Freedom of Information Act)

  • Affirmative Asylum Application Support

Document Support & Organization

We help individuals collect, prepare, and manage supporting documents needed for immigration filings and appointments.

  • Document translation (Spanish/English)

  • Document printing and photocopying

  • File organization for USCIS or EOIR submissions

  • Checklist preparation and application packet assembly

Virtual Workshops & Know-Your-Rights Education

We provide community-based education to equip immigrants with the tools and information they need to protect themselves and their families.

  • How to respond to ICE agents or raids

  • What to do if detained by immigration authorities

  • Know-Your-Rights presentations

  • Referrals to trusted, low-cost or nonprofit immigration attorneys

  • Guidance on how to navigate immigration court proceedings and deadlines

Community Engagement & Outreach

We believe in showing up for our community beyond paperwork. CALIA actively participates in and organizes local events that foster connection, safety, and solidarity.

  • Immigration outreach at Fiesta Broadway 2025

  • Neighborhood graffiti clean-ups

  • Public park clean-up and resource-sharing days

  • Local tabling and informational events