Founded in 2006, Light of Hope Immigration Law Center (LOHILC) is a nonprofit organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Through our DOJ Accredited Representatives, we provide qualified, affordable immigration legal assistance and representation to low-income immigrant families across North Texas.
In 2026, Light of Hope celebrates 20 years of service, helping families with citizenship, family-based immigration, DACA renewals, humanitarian relief, work permits, and other immigration matters. We also provide free Citizenship Classes, Know Your Rights presentations, workshops, and community outreach to help families understand their options and access trusted resources.
In 2025 alone, our legal team served more than 1,600 individuals, and 150 students prepared for naturalization through our free Citizenship Classes and workshops, with a 99% pass rate among those who took the citizenship exam.
Because many of the families we serve cannot afford private legal representation, Light of Hope provides reduced-fee and pro bono services so they do not have to navigate the immigration system alone.
Your support helps expand access to trusted legal help, keeps citizenship classes free, and helps immigrant families move forward with knowledge, stability, and hope.
Our mission is to advocate, educate, and serve Low-Income Immigrant Families in securing U.S. Legal Status.
We carry out this mission by providing low-cost and pro bono immigration legal services, citizenship preparation classes, community education, Know Your Rights presentations, and other support for immigrant families.
In 2026, Light of Hope Immigration Law Center proudly celebrates 20 years of service to immigrant families in North Texas. The need for affordable, trustworthy immigration legal services and citizenship education continues to grow — and your support helps us respond.
Citizenship Classes
• $55 helps provide textbooks and classroom materials for one student.
• $200 helps support one student through a full 12-week semester of citizenship classes.
• $3,000 helps support a full 12-week citizenship class for approximately 15 students.
In Fall 2026, Light of Hope is currently offering five free Citizenship Classes across North Texas, helping students prepare for the English and civics portions of the naturalization process.
Our classes remain free to students, but we depend on community support to provide classroom space, books, instructional materials, and other resources. Without that support, many immigrants who are ready to take this important step toward U.S. citizenship may have to wait for an opportunity to attend.
Immigration Legal Services
• $60 helps provide an immigration consultation with a DOJ Accredited Representative, giving an individual or family information about possible options and next steps.
• $250 helps bridge the cost of legal services for a client who cannot afford private representation.
• $350 helps support the preparation of a work permit or DACA renewal.
• $500 helps provide affordable legal assistance with family-based immigration or humanitarian cases.
• $600 helps support the preparation of a citizenship application.
Immigration cases can sometimes continue for years. Throughout that process, families depend on Light of Hope for affordable, professional, and compassionate legal assistance.
Community Outreach & Capacity
• $300 helps provide Know Your Rights and community outreach materials for approximately 20 families.
• $1,500 helps support training and accreditation costs for a new DOJ Accredited Representative, expanding our capacity to serve more families.
This North Texas Giving Day, we invite you to stand with immigrant families across North Texas.
Your gift helps keep citizenship classes free, expands access to affordable immigration legal services, and helps families move forward with knowledge, support, and hope.
Every contribution — no matter the size — helps Light of Hope continue a mission that began 20 years ago: advocating, educating, serving, and keeping families together.
Light of Hope Immigration Law Center is a non-profit organization that serves immigrant families and individuals without regards of race, religion, disability, income, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender, or background.
Organization name
Light of Hope Immigration Law Center, Inc.
Tax id (EIN)
32-0183060
Causes
Immigrants & Refugees
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
1339 19th Street.