FIRN is a nonprofit organization in Howard County, Maryland that empowers immigrants, refugees, asylees and other foreign-born individuals by helping them to access community resources and opportunities. FIRN provides immigration counseling and citizenship classes, interpreting & translation services, English tutoring, information and referrals and a variety of workshops.

FIRN is an experienced, BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals)-accredited provider of immigration counseling services at modest fees for those with limited resources.

FIRN can help with:

• Petitions for relatives and family reunification
• Work authorization applications
• Permanent residency applications
• Citizenship applications and test preparation
• Answers to immigration inquiries and referrals
• Assistance with visa processing for relatives abroad
• Assistance with travel documents
• Affidavits of support
• Immigration counseling
• Guidance on immigration laws and regulations

Please bring any related documents to your immigration consultation.

Call 410-992-1923 between 9 AM – 5 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday to schedule an appointment. There is a $30 consultation fee.

Languages: English; Interpreters available in over 30 languages.