New Clients of EBCLC

Please read through the eligibility guidelines prior to scheduling your appointment below.

Eligibility Information

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Who We Serve

As the legal services provider for the Undocumented Student Program, the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) provides immigration legal consultations and, as resources and circumstances allow, full legal representation to:

Currently enrolled UC Berkeley students (undergraduate, graduate, or professional) who are undocumented or have been granted DACA or humanitarian protection (such as Temporary Protected Status, U visa, T visa, asylum, VAWA, parole, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status); and Immediate family members (spouse, domestic...
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Who We Are Unable to Serve

Our program was created to serve undocumented students and, when possible, their family members. Our program is currently unable to provide services to U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or international students, or to their family members. However, we can provide referrals to other nonprofit organizations or private attorneys...

Making Your Appointment

Please read the eligibility guidelines above before making an appointment; your appointment will be cancelled if you are not eligible for services through this program. If you are unsure about whether you or your family member qualify for USP legal services, you may email usplegal@ebclc.org.

Schedule Your Legal Consulation

if you believe that you or your family member meet all of the guidelines listed above.

You can also make any rescheduling requests through the same portal at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment.

  • Even if you are scheduling an appointment for family member, the UC Berkeley student must be the one to schedule the appointment. The booking form will indicate where to list your and your family member’s information.
  • Please make sure to list any deadlines (work permit expiration date, status expiration date, hearing dates (criminal or immigration-related, etc.) and include your or your family member’s income where indicated on the booking form. We may have to cancel the consultation if you do not include this information.
  • If there are no available appointments or if you are unable to make an appointment during the allotted times, please feel free to email usplegal@ebclc.org. You can also email this address if you are following up on an existing case. Please allow at least 3 business days for staff to get back to you.
  • Please bring any pertinent immigration paperwork to the appointment so that we can best serve you. After you schedule your appointment online you will receive a confirmation email with more guidance.

All consultations with any USP legal staff are strictly confidential and privileged and all services are conducted or supervised by licensed attorneys.

If you already have an open case with EBCLC, click here for guidance on making an appointment.

EBCLC Office Hours

Hours of operation for appointments (all consultations are by appointment): Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Drop-in hours at our office at 2921 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703: Tue-Thu 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

COVID-19 UPDATE (as of 01/14/2020, but subject to change)

EBCLC is the legal service provider for USP. As one of the largest providers of free legal services in the East Bay and home to eight of Berkeley Law’s community-based clinics, EBCLC places tremendous importance on the health of our staff, students, clients and the public. We are committed to providing responsive legal services in the areas of housing, health, immigration, education, and economic security, and we will continue to do so with the utmost respect for our clients. All visitors to our offices are required to wear N-95 or KN-95 masks (which are provided), and to complete a COVID-...