Organisations listed below can provide information and advice about immigration.

Legal Aid board are an independent statutory body responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice. If you are applying for international protection in Ireland, civil legal aid and advice can help you with your application. You can apply for legal services at any time, but it is important to do so as soon as possible.  You will need to make an application to one of the Legal Aid Board Law Centres that deals with applications for international protection. If you are eligible the Legal Aid Board will arrange an appointment for you at one of the Law Centres. 

Further information:  Legal aid services for International Protection Applicants

Immigrant Council of Ireland provide expert knowledge for those seeking immigration information and advice help.

Further information here:  Immigrant Council of Ireland

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland work to advance the rights of migrant workers and their families at risk of exploitation, social exclusion and discrimination. Migrant Rights Centre Ireland provides support and information for migrant workers, empowers workers to campaign for rights.

Further information here: Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

Crosscare Migrant Project providing information and advocacy support to people who have moved to Ireland, around the immigration system and related issues.

Further information here: Crosscare Migrant Project

NASC Migrant and refugee rights provides immigration information and advice through their advocacy service.

Further information here: NASC

Doras provide support, make referrals, and advocate on behalf of international protection applicants, refugees and migrants who need assistance accessing their rights and entitlements.

Further information here: Doras

Irish Refugee Council provide information and Advocacy team offers free and confidential information and advice to international protection applicants and refugees on a variety of topics.

Further information here: Irish Refugee Council

JRS Ireland is a charity that supports individuals, families and children living in IPAS accommodation centres throughout Ireland. The JRS Ireland RAISE Project provides information, advice and other services to young International Protection Applicants.

Further information here: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Crosscare Migrant Project is a Dublin based NGO providing information and advocacy support to people who have moved to Ireland, around the immigration system and related issues. They work with -

• Migrants into Ireland who are from outside the EU or have non-EU family members.  They provide support on immigration permission, family visas and citizenship & residency.

• They have a Chinese-language service and work directly with the Chinese Community

The project carries out research, policy development and training.  They provide training to organisations working with the cohorts Crosscare Migrant Project work with.

They offer phone, video, email and in-person meetings by appointment.

Contact: Email: migrantproject@crosscare.ie Phone: 01 873 2844

Further information here: Crosscare Migrant Project