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LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: Daycare/Kindergarten 2
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RESOURCES FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: SEATTLE, WA, USA
(Check our other exercises below for resources in other places.)
Here's a practical list of resources in Seattle and nearby that can help new immigrants and refugees with legal support, language learning, settlement services, and community connections:
CITY & GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs - Seattle city office dedicated to immigrant and refugee support, including Know Your Rights guides, legal resources, referrals, community programs, and rapid response services.
LEGAL SUPPORT & RIGHTS ADVOCACY
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Provides legal services and representation for immigrants, including deportation defense and rights information.
Immigration Counseling and Referral Service ICRS - Immigration & naturalization assistance services.
SETTLEMENT & INTEGRATION SUPPORT
• Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Offers immigration support along with many social services, language help, and community programs.
• Jewish Family Service of Seattle - Resettlement and personalized support for refugees and immigrants.
• Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Multiservice support including immigration and employment assistance.
C• hinese Information and Service Center - Help with community integration, services, and referrals.
• St. James Immigrant Assistance - Free ESL (English as a Second Language) and naturalization help.
• Refugee & Immigrant Family Center Bilingual Preschool - Bilingual early learning support for families.
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT
• Ukrainian Community Center - Community services for Ukrainian newcomers.
• International Rescue Committee - Resettlement services, asylum support, and practical help.
• Center For Human Services - Broad social service support nearby Seattle area.
RIGHTS & EMERGENCIES HOTLINE
WAISN - Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network operates a Deportation Defense Hotline (1-844-724-3737) with support in many languages.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES & CLASSES
• Seattle Public Library - Immigrant & Refugee Services offers free citizenship and English learning classes, study tools, and Know Your Rights materials.
• Citizenship Assistance
Community organizations often partner with Seattle's Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs to host free citizenship clinics and application help.
• Know Your Rights
Seattle's Office for Civil Rights and OIRA publish multilingual Know Your Rights guides for immigrants and refugees, including information about discrimination protections and interactions with authorities.
• Worker Protections
Seattle's Office of Labor Standards enforces labor rights for all workers regardless of immigration status, including wage rights and sick leave protections.
TIPS FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS
• Contact organizations ahead of time to confirm services, hours, and eligibility requirements.
• Prepare documentation (passport, visa, work authorization, if any) before visiting legal and immigration service providers.
• Explore free community workshops and language classes through libraries and nonprofits to build skills and connections.
