Division of Immigrant Affairs

The Jersey City Division of Immigrant Affairs at the Department of Health & Human Services (DIA-HHS) is committed to improving the inclusion, integration, and total health and wellness of our city’s immigrants. Our multi-lingual staff at our Jackson Square office can help you complete immigration forms and find the non-profit experts you need to achieve success. All services are free to Jersey City residents, regardless of your immigration status.

Know Your Rights

The threat of immigration enforcement is a concern for many New Jersey residents. We encourage you to become familiar with your rights.

The attached information is for businesses and organization understand rights and responsibilities when interacting with immigration enforcement officers, primarily Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.

If you need to report ICE in your residence or workplace, please call 201-547-4328 and if you are comfortable doing so, please leave your contact information. This office will make sure the Jersey City Police Departments is alerted.


Know Your Rights - Organizations and Businesses 
Conozca sus derechos: Organizaciones y negocios

Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights
Conozca sus derechos: Derechos de los inmigrantes

Resources & Legal Resources
Recursos y Servicios Legales Gratuitos

Apply for U.S. Citizenship Online using CitizenshipWorks

  • Simple step-by-step questionsCitizenshipWorks
  • Helpful guides
  • Free review of application
  • Be a licensed immigration attorney or Accredited
  • Representative
  • Over-the-phone help from our staff

Get started by clicking here, or call 201-547-4328.

Federally Accredited Immigration Services

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DIA-HHS is proud to be the first municipal office in the country to offer federally accredited immigration legal services. What does this mean? Our staff of Accredited Representatives are fully trained and authorized to help you navigate the immigration system, complete forms, and understand complex requirements—all for free. For more info, see page 15 of the Resource Guide for Immigrants.

Find the Help You Need

  • Immigration Lawyers
  • English Classes
  • Health and Wellness
  • Jobs Agencies 

DIA can only recommend non-profit agencies; you can choose to seek services wherever you prefer.

Important Information

  • As of March 2021, immigration authorities will no longer use the 2019 Public Charge rule. New immigrants who have low income and who might need public benefits will no longer be restricted. Read more here.      




Contact Info

  • phone201-547-4328
  • 394 Central Ave.  2nd floor
    Jersey City NJ 07307

    Appointments Required  
    Monday-Friday 9am-4PM

    Lee W. Chang, Esq., Director
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