Amigos Center
Director: Rev. Robert Selle
3634 Central Ave., Ft. Myers, FL 33901-
TEL: (239) 278-5400
FAX: (239) 278-7965
Email: Amigosctr@aol.com
Website: amigocenter.org http://amigocenter.org
Agency Purpose: Help the Hispanic immigrants of Southwest Florida succeed in the U.S.
Services Provided: Full-time immigration specialists help with filling out forms, advocacy service for the migrant. Monthly conference on succeeding in the U.S. ESOL classes & Spanish classes
Eligibility Requirements: None
Referral Instructions:
Fee: None / Only for Spanish Classes
Hours of Operation: M-F 9AM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
Cara Community to Assist the Resettlement of Asylees, Inc.
Director: Isabel Bernal
3015 Segovia St., Coral Gables, FL 33134-
TEL: (305) 567-9944
FAX: (305) 567-9944
Email: Isbernal@bellsouth.net
Website:
Agency Purpose: To help client’s apply for asylum
Services Provided: To assist with forms and to go with the client to the initial interview at INS
Eligibility Requirements: Proof that they are eligible for asylum
Referral Instructions: Call for appointment
Fee: Yes
Hours of Operation: M-Sat 9AM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments: Italian also spoken
Catholic Community Services
Director: Eleanor Will, Administrator
700 S Royal Poinciana Blvd. Suite 800, Miami, FL 33166-
TEL: (305) 883-4555
FAX: (305) 883-4498
Email:
Website:
Agency Purpose: To help newly-arrived refugees with resettlement in the community
Services Provided: To help refugees fill out insurance forms and provide resettlement assistance, including legal and employment services
Eligibility Requirements: Need of service as a refugee
Referral Instructions:
Fee: Sliding-scale
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: Yes
Comments:
Collier County Government – Porter Goss
Director: Yolanda Dustin
3301 Tamiami Trail E., Rm. 212, Naples, FL 34112-
TEL: (239) 774-8060
FAX: (239) 774-7262
Email:
Website:
Agency Purpose: Insurance Forms. Information for Federal agencies to streamline communication between constituent and federal agencies.
Services Provided: Insurance Forms and/or telephone numbers to immigration services
Eligibility Requirements: Will be asked reasons for requested insurance forms
Referral Instructions:
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: 8:30AM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
Florida Rural Legal Services
Director: Donald Isaac
212 First Street, Immokalee, FL 34142-
TEL: (239) 657-3681
FAX: (239) 657-4579
Email:
Website: http://www.floridalegal.org
Agency Purpose: To provide civil legal assistance to indigent persons who would otherwise have no means to obtain a lawyer
Services Provided: Help for people who can’t afford to hire a private attorney in obtaining government benefits, with housing disputes and employment problems.
Eligibility Requirements: 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Referral Instructions: Call for appointment
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30AM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: Yes
Comments:
Citizenship & Immigration Services (CIS)
Director:
7880 Biscayne Blvd. Rm #100, Miami, FL 33138-
TEL: (305) 762-3570
FAX:
Email:
Website: www.uscis.gov http://www.uscis.gov
Agency Purpose: To give legal status to people who qualify for service and to give information regarding immigration.
Services Provided: To provide all immigration needs to the community
Eligibility Requirements: Call for details.
Referral Instructions: Call for appointment
Fee: Yes
Hours of Operation: M-Sat 8AM-3:30PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: Yes
Comments:
Immigrant Advocacy Center
Director: Sr. Maureen Kelleher
1402 New Market Rd. West, Suite B, Immokalee, FL 34142-
TEL: (239) 657-7442
FAX: (239) 657-7737
Email:
Website:
Agency Purpose: Dedicated to protecting and promoting basic human rights of immigrants of all nationalities. Main focus is rights under the Immigrant Nationality Act.
Services Provided: Obtaining Legal Residency, Citizenship, Employment Authorization and Defense in Court.
Eligibility Requirements: Poverty level, clients who can’t afford legal representation.
Referral Instructions: By appointment
Fee: Donations
Hours of Operation: M-Th 9AM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: Yes
Comments:
Immigrant Advocacy Center
Director: Cheryl Little
3000 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 400, Miami, FL 33137-
TEL: (305) 573-1106
FAX: (305) 576-6273
Email:
Website: www.fiacfla.org http://www.fiacfla.org
Agency Purpose: Dedicated to protecting and promoting basic human rights of all immigrants of all nationalities
Services Provided: Obtaining legal residency, and defense in court
Eligibility Requirements: Low income
Referral Instructions: Call for appointment
Fee: Donations
Hours of Operation: M-F 9PM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: Yes
Comments:
Legal Aid Society of Collier County
Director: Jana V. Jay
2681 Airport-Pulling Rd S. Suite C-105, Naples, FL 34112-
TEL: (239) 775-4555
FAX: (239) 775-3887
Email:
Website:
Agency Purpose: To stabilize and strengthen families in need of legal services in the area of family law and assist indigent Collier County residents in gaining access to the legal system
Services Provided: Free family law and guardianship representation in Collier County courts.
Eligibility Requirements: 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Referral Instructions: Call for application
Fee: Sliding-scale
Hours of Operation: M-F 9AM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
Lubell & Berke
Director:
5100 N Tamiami Tr. Suite 103, Naples, FL 34104-
TEL: (239) 514-7600
FAX: (239) 549-3331
Email:
Website:
Agency Purpose: Law firm
Services Provided: Personal injury, malpractice, litigation, etc.
Eligibility Requirements:
Referral Instructions:
Fee: 1st Consultation Free
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30AM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
Musca Law Office
Director: John Musca
2650 Airport-Pulling Rd. S. Suite H, Naples, FL 34112-
TEL: (239) 793-5297
FAX:
Email: trialattorney@muscalawoffice.com
Website: http://www.muscalawoffice.com
Agency Purpose: Law firm
Services Provided: All types of family law, accidents & injuries, civil law, general practice, etc.
Eligibility Requirements:
Referral Instructions:
Fee: Payment plan
Hours of Operation: M-F
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
Sheriff’s Department–Central Records Bureau
Director:
3301 Tamiami Trl. E., Courthouse, Bldg. J, Naples, FL 34112-
TEL: (239) 774-4434
FAX: (239) 793-9162
Email: sheriff@colliersheriff.org
Website: http://colliersheriff.org
Agency Purpose: Refugees are sent to the Sheriff’s Department when they are applying for Permanent Residence.
Services Provided: Police Clearance Letter
Eligibility Requirements: None
Referral Instructions: Walk-in
Fee: $5
Hours of Operation: 8AM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
Social Security Office
Director: Mr. Jack Fordham
3174 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34112-5754
TEL: (239) 530-3362
FAX: (239) 530-3361
Email:
Website: http://www.ssa.gov
Agency Purpose: To provide social security cards
Services Provided: To give SS cards, retirements, SSI (disability) benefits
Eligibility Requirements: To have legal status in U.S., and meet all age or medical requirements as well.
Referral Instructions: Walk-in or phone
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30AM to 3:30PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments: Creole Speaking Clients may bring interpreter
David Mourick, PA
Director: David Mourick
10998 Bonita Beach Rd. Suite 2, Bonita Springs, FL 34135-
TEL: (239) 947-0535
FAX: (239) 498-5390
Email: mourick@hotmail.com
Website:
Agency Purpose: To assist clients with legal and immigration-related problems.
Services Provided: Legal and Immigration
Eligibility Requirements:
Referral Instructions: Walk-ins accepted
Fee: $75 initial consultation/Fees dependent on service
Hours of Operation: M-F 9:30-5:30
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
Collier County Government–Mario Diaz-Balart
Director:
4715 Golden Gate Pkwy. Suite One, Naples, FL 34116-
TEL: (239) 348-1620
FAX: (239) 348-3569
Email: mariana.st.surin@mailhouse.gov
Website:
Agency Purpose: Insurance Forms. Information for Federal agencies to streamline communication between constituent and federal agencies.
Services Provided: Insurance Forms and/or telephone numbers to immigration services
Eligibility Requirements:
Referral Instructions:
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30-5
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments: