
Resources & Information for Dreamers and Undocumented Students
Recursos y Información Para Dreamers y Estudiantes Indocumentados
Family Safety Guide/ Guía de Seguridad
Dream Center Legal Support
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Rapid Response Hotline
📞 Call 805-870-8855 to report ICE/CBP activity, share information, or ask questions.
Coverage: Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties
The 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network is a community-driven initiative committed to protecting and supporting undocumented individuals and families in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. The network mobilizes trained volunteers to respond to reports of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activity, providing legal observation, know-your-rights education, and immediate assistance to those impacted. Through rapid response and community solidarity, the network works to uphold the rights and dignity of all immigrants in the region.
To report, call our 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Hotline or text "ALERT" to (805) 870-8855 to receive real-time updates and critical information. Additionally, you can access the following information and resources by calling the hotline:
- Referrals to trusted network of nonprofit, private and public Attorneys.
- Direct over the phone assistance to register and receive text alerts.
- Over the phone Know Your Rights information.
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Dream Center Cliff Campus
In collaboration with the United Farm Workers Foundation, SBCC and the Dream Center are proud to offer FREE immigration legal services to all current students, staff, and faculty.
Staff Contact:
Leslie Marin Juarez
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IMPORTA Santa Barbara
IMPORTA is a non-profit organization with accredited representatives offering immigration legal support and resources throughout Santa Barbara County (North and South County).
Contact:
Maria Frias
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805 Immigrant Coalition
The 805 Immigrant Coalition is a county-wide immigrant rights coalition that provides advocacy and educational resources to empower immigrant communities and inform them of their rights. -
Immigrant Hope
A faith-based organization supporting the immigrant community with services such as driver's license study courses, U.S. citizenship test preparation, and more. -
Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center
This non-profit provides pro bono legal services to immigrants facing deportation in the Central Coast region. Services include help with USCIS filings, representation in immigration court, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
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The Law Office of Vanessa Frank
Immigration office that provides support with family-based immigration law, removal defense, DACA renewals, special Immigration juvenile status, lawful permanent residence and green card application + so much more.
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Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County
The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is a nonprofit civil law firm dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice for low-income and vulnerable residents. Whether you are navigating the threat of eviction, addressing housing discrimination, seeking protection from elder abuse, or pursuing immigration relief through U visas, T visas, VAWA, or SIJS.
Santa Maria: 201 South Miller Street, Suite 209 Santa Maria, CA 93454
Santa Barbara: 301 E. Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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County of Santa Barbara Public Defender
Is your family member being held in the Santa Barbara County Jail? Do they need a free attorney to defend them in their criminal case? Support is available!
Santa Barbara: 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone (SB): (805) 568-3470Santa Maria: 312-P East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone (SM): (805) 346-7500Lompoc: 115 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone (Lompoc): (805) 737-7770Criminal cases only. Immigration cases are not accepted.
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U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal
Representative for California’s 24th Congressional DistrictSauld Carbajal's office can help in finding out if you have a deportation order, locate a family member undergoing deportation proceedings, or address any investigative matter with an immigration agency.
Santa Maria: 1101 South Broadway Street, Suite A Santa Maria, CA 93454
Santa Barbara: 360 S. Hope Ave Suite C 301 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 730-1710
Community Resources
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Dream Center Cliff Campus
In collaboration with the United Farm Workers Foundation, SBCC and the Dream Center are proud to offer FREE immigration legal services to all current students, staff, and faculty.
Staff Contact:
Leslie Marin Juarez
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805 Immigrant Coalition
The 805 Immigrant Coalition is a county-wide immigrant rights coalition that provides advocacy and educational resources to empower immigrant communities and inform them of their rights. -
805 UndocuFund
805 UndocuFund is a 501(c)(3) corporation governed by a volunteer board of directors that mobilizes resources when disaster hits, providing short-term financial relief to undocumented residents, and advocates for long-term systems change to ensure immigrants are effectively included in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Contact: Primi Hernandez, Executive Director
Email: phernandez@805undocufund.org
Services: Immigration legal services
Contact: Darlene Villanueva
Email: dvillanueva@805undocufund.org
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Casa de la Raza
At Casa de la Raza, we are dedicated to supporting migrant families. As a grassroots nonprofit organization, we provide critical resources such as housing assistance, legal aid, food security, and educational support to families in need.
Their mission is to uplift and empower those navigating the challenges of migration and offer them a safe space and path toward stability.
Phone: (805) 699-5450
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Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County
The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is a nonprofit civil law firm dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice for low-income and vulnerable residents. Whether you are navigating the threat of eviction, addressing housing discrimination, seeking protection from elder abuse, or pursuing immigration relief through U visas, T visas, VAWA, or SIJS.
Santa Maria: 201 South Miller Street, Suite 209 Santa Maria, CA 93454
Santa Maria (805) 922-9909Santa Barbara: 301 E. Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Consulado De Mexico En Oxnard
3151 West Fifth Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 984-8738
Services: Mexican IDs (Matrículas), Passports, Birth Certificates, and moreTeléfono Emergencias (Protección): (805) 627-3520
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County of Santa Barbara Public Defender
Is your family member being held in the Santa Barbara County Jail? Do they need a free attorney to defend them in their criminal case? Support is available!
Santa Barbara: 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone (SB): (805) 568-3470Santa Maria: 312-P East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone (SM): (805) 346-7500Lompoc: 115 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone (Lompoc): (805) 737-7770Criminal cases only. Immigration cases are not accepted.
National/State-wide Legal Resources
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DACA Legal Services
List of state-wide organizations that offer DACA Renewal Services -
NILC
National Immigration Law Center -
Immigrants Rising
Immigration Legal Intake Service -
ILRC
Immigration Legal Resource Center -
ACLU
American Civil Liberties Union -
CHIRLA
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
Know Your Rights Links
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NILC
Covers general to specific information -
Legal Aid At Work
Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers -
ILRC
A Guide for Immigrants in the California Criminal Justice System -
ACLU
Multi-lingual "Know Your Rights" Pamphlets -
Protecting Immigrant Families
Public Charge Update -
Immigrants Rising
Comparison of Benefits and Rights Based on Immigrant Status in California
Videos: Know Your Rights (Eng.)