Immigrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers

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Statement from Mayor George Hurst:

We are a city that prides itself on being welcoming to all. Recently, however, this commitment has faced challenges, particularly for our most vulnerable community members, including immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

We want to connect these community members with the information and resources they need in a time of crisis.

This web page provides a list of available resources to keep you informed. We will continue updating it as new information becomes available.

George Hurst
Mayor, City of Lynnwood

 

Immigration Guidance for Washington State

Washington State Office of the Attorney General

Across Washington, communities are concerned about increased immigration enforcement activity. View guidance summarizing general information about limitations on federal immigration enforcement power, limits on state and local agencies from participating in immigration enforcement, and the rights of individuals and entities within Washington: Know Your Rights: Civil Immigration Enforcement in Washington. You can also download the document here: Know Your Rights: Civil Immigration Enforcement in Washington.

The flier is also translated into the languages listed below:

  • አማርኛ (Amharic)መብቶችዎን ይወቁ የሲቪል ኢሚግሬሽን ህግ ማስከበር በዋሽሺንግተን
  • (Arabic) عربىاعرف حقوقك تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة المدنية في والية واشنطن
  • हिंदी (Hindi)अपने अधिकारों को जानें: वाशिंगटन में सिविल इमिग्रेशन कानूनों को लागू करना।
  • 日本語 (Japanese)あなたの権利を知りましょう
    ワシントン州における民事的な移民取り締まりの強化
  • ខ្មែរ (Khmer)ស្វែងយល់ពីសិទ្ធិរបស់អ្នក៖ ការអនុវត្តច្បាប់អន្តោប្រវេសន៍ស៊ីវិលនៅទីក្រុងវ៉ាស៊ីនតោន
  • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)ਆਪਣੇ ਹੱਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਜਾਣੋ: ਵਾਸ਼ਿੰਗਟਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਿਵਲ ਇਮੀਗ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਲਾਗੂਕਰਨ
  • русский (Russian)ЗНАЙТЕ СВОИ ПРАВА
    Иммиграционный контроль в штате Вашингтон
  • Faasamoa (Samoan)ILOA OU AIA TATAU: Fa'amalosia o Femalagaaiga Fa'aletulafono i Uōsinitone
  • Soomaali (Somali)OGOW XUQUUQAHAAGALaanta Fulinta Socdaalka Madaniga ah ee Washington
  • TagalogALAMIN ANG INYONG MGAKARAPATAN: Sibil na Pagpapatupad ng Imigrasyon sa Washington

 

Legal Resources and Support

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN)
Provides a statewide Deportation Defense Hotline (1-844-724-3737) and a community-driven resource finder to support immigrant and refugee communities.

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
NWIRP’s “Know Your Rights” page compiles several resources to help people understand their rights when interacting with various law enforcement officials and officers. This page also contains a guide for detained immigrants, links to the Immigrant Family Safety Plan, and links to resources for obtaining legal help.

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Western Washington Office
The Western Washington Officer serves individuals in Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, and Whatcom counties. Phone: (206) 587-4009 or (800) 445-5771 (toll free)

Immigration Law Help
Lists legal services providers by state for legal help for low income people with immigration issues.

Northwest Justice Project

Northwest Justice Project (NJP) provides free legal assistance to address fundamental human needs such as housing, family safety, income security, health care, education, and more. Our work challenges structural and racial inequities to promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities across Washington State. 

Call the CLEAR Hotline at 1-888-201-1014 weekdays 9:15 am - 12:15 pm.
Seniors (age 60 and over) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111

ASL English Español 中文 한국어 Tagalog Tiếng  Việt Pусский Somali

Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest

Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural organization with a mission of empowering refugees and immigrants and their families to become self-sufficient and healthy, contributing members of society.

Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
Compiles links and resources for immigrants and refugees in the Seattle area.

Washington Law Help

Clear and comprehensive legal information on a variety of immigration topics.

 

 

Community Resources

 VOAWW Connect

VOAWW Connect provides personalized resource navigation for Snohomish and Skagit Counties, extending beyond traditional Information & Referral services. Our Community Resource Specialists offer free, one-on-one assistance to help community members access essential resources and successfully navigate housing, food, transportation, and behavioral health systems

Washington 2-1-1

Washington 2-1-1 is a 24-hour service that connects community members to a host of resources throughout Washington state.

Lynnwood Human Services Page

Up to date list or resources for low-income families in Lynnwood and South Snohomish County.

Latino Educational Training Institute

LETI Services include training, family counseling, and programs in personal well-being for women , home economics and financial literacy, civics and public services, cultural assimilation, leadership and industrial safety, available in English and Spanish. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Phone: (425) 775-2688

Washington West African Center

WAWAC is a statewide agency that connects West Africans in Washington with local resources, bridges the gap between us and the wider community, and culturally socializes West African children in a value-driven way. Phone: (253) 235-2132

Korean Community Service Center

Provides services for Korean immigrants and the wider Asian community to fully integrate into society and overcome economic, health, and linguistic barriers. Services include Legal Services, Immigration Assistance, Senior and Adult services, Healthcare Consultations, and Mental Health Counseling Services. Phone: (425) 776-2400

Edmonds School District Family Engagement and Support

A list of resources for families with children within the Edmonds School District, including Family Supports, Community Food Support and Community Health Information.                                                                                                                                                                             

Phone: (425) 431-1454 Español: 425.431.1304 Language Hotline: 425.431.1100.

Email: familysupport@edmonds.wednet.edu

 

Know Your Rights!

What are your rights? What if ICE comes to your home or approaches you on the street? What are your rights as a student in school? Where can I protest?" Learn about your rights before you need them, and visit ACLU Washington for resources and information.

 

Get your "Know Your Rights" Card from the National Immigration Law Center:

 

Arabic

Chinese – Simplified

Chinese – Traditional

Haitian Creole

Korean

Tagalog

Vietnamese

Haga Clic para la Versión en Español.

 

 

Stop Hate Hotline

The Stop Hate Hotline (833-786-7481 or 833-STOP-H81) is a 24/7, toll-free, non-emergency phone line for reporting hate crimes and bias incidents in Western Washington. Operated in partnership with Crisis Connections, the hotline provides confidential, trauma-informed support in over 200 languages. Learn more here.

 

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