Last Updated: July 28, 2026

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• This form does not automatically collect your name or email unless you choose to provide it
• You can request legal help from VAAP and the other no-cost immigration lawyers in Vermont by submitting this form
• Submitting this form does not guarantee you a lawyer or start an attorney-client relationship
• All data submitted into this form is securely stored in VAAP's secure and confidential server
• We cannot and will not share your information with anyone, including the government, unless you give us permission
• By submitting this form, you are giving VAAP permission to share basic information about your request for legal help with our local service partners. We will not share your personally identifying information with them unless and until they confirm their ability to provide some level of help to you on your case
• These partners may include:
  • Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV)
  • Center for Justice Reform Clinic (CJRC)
  • Vermont Afghan Alliance (VAA)
  • Vermont Legal Aid (VLA)

These organizations will not share your information outside of their staff or VAAP, and will not share it with government agencies

ⓘ We collect basic identifying and contact information so we can communicate with you, locate any existing records, and better understand your legal needs.
Your information is confidential. VAAP and its attorneys are required by professional ethics rules to protect your information and keep it private. We use secure systems to safeguard the information you provide and will not share it with government agencies, including immigration authorities, without your permission unless required by law.

Alien Number

ⓘ This number helps us identify immigration records and better understand the person’s case.

• Usually 7–9 digits
• May appear as: A123456789
• Can often be found on:
  • Work permits (EAD cards)
  • Immigration court documents
  • USCIS notices
  • Green cards
  • Detention paperwork

Complete this section only if you are helping someone else complete or submit this form. If you are completing this form for yourself, leave this section blank.

• If you answer "Yes" to the question below, you are confirming that, to the best of your knowledge, the information provided is accurate.
• If the person is not detained, you confirm that they are aware of and have agreed to the submission of this form.
• If the person is detained, you acknowledge that their direct consent may not be available at the time of submission.

Requests VAAP May Be Able to Support Directly
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ⓘ This information helps us determine whether you may be eligible for immigration benefits through a family member.
Your information is confidential. VAAP and its attorneys are required by professional ethics rules to protect your information and keep it private. We use secure systems to safeguard the information you provide and will not share it with government agencies, including immigration authorities, without your permission unless required by law.

ⓘ VAAP and other nonprofit organizations will review your intake to determine whether you may qualify for free immigration legal services. Because free legal services are limited, we may also provide information about private immigration attorneys. Private immigration attorneys typically charge for consultations and legal representation. Costs vary by case, and many attorneys require an upfront retainer, although some offer payment plans.

💰 Estimated Costs of Hiring a Private Immigration Lawyer

Private immigration lawyers may charge around $500 for an initial consultation; $2,000–$7,000 for many applications filed with USCIS; and $10,000–$15,000 or more to complete a case involving an application for relief from removal in immigration court. A detained case may cost substantially more if it also requires bond, habeas, or other detention-related litigation. Some lawyers require several thousand dollars upfront, although payment plans may be available.