Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs

We operate and fund programs that help immigrants. We also help the City meet the Language Access Ordinance.

In this page:

    Apply to be a DreamSF Fellow

    The DreamSF Fellowship is a paid leadership and professional development program for immigrant students and aspiring professionals, regardless of immigration status. 

    Apply by April 21, 2021
    “DreamSF Fellowship” by Joselyn De Leon Rodas
    Help for immigrants during coronavirus

    Immigration updates and financial resources for immigrants during the coronavirus outbreak.
    Language diversity in SF

    Maps and charts for stakeholders working on issues affecting San Francisco's immigrant populations.
    Immigrant Rights Commission

    Be informed, get engaged, and speak out.

    Services

    Immigration help

    Get immigration legal help

    Find free or low-cost immigration legal services in your own language.

    Get help with your DACA application

    Find free help with your first-time DACA application or DACA renewal

    Report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in San Francisco

    Call the Rapid Response hotline at 415-200-1548 to get emergency legal help for someone detained by ICE.

    Get help paying for an immigration application

    Get a loan to help with your immigration application fee.

    Go to a citizenship application workshop

    Attend a San Francisco Pathways to Citizenship Initiative workshop to get free help with your citizenship application.

    Request proof of your public benefits

    Contact the Human Services Agency to get your benefits verification letter emailed to you during COVID-19.

    Fellowships and jobs

    Apply to become a Community Ambassador

    The Community Ambassadors Program (CAP) is a community safety and neighborhood engagement job training program.

    Apply to become a DreamSF fellow

    The DreamSF Fellowship is a paid leadership and civic engagement program for immigrant youth. Apply in spring each year.

    Apply to host a DreamSF fellow

    Non-profit organizations in San Francisco can apply to host a DreamSF fellow.

    Community Safety

    Get a safety escort to walk with you

    Call 311 to get a Community Ambassador to walk you home or to an appointment, weekdays in some neighborhoods.

    Language access

    Report a City department for not providing translation or interpretation

    File a Language Access Ordinance complaint if you could not get adequate language services in your native language.

    Make public comment at a virtual Immigrant Rights Commission hearing

    Members of the public are invited to make public comment at Immigrant Rights Commission meetings.

    Attend a DACA Workshop

    Register for a free virtual DACA workshop for first-time applicants and DACA renewals.

    Register

    About

    The Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA) is a policy, compliance, direct services and grantmaking office. OCEIA’s mission is to promote inclusive policies and foster immigrant assistance programs that lead to full civic, economic and linguistic integration. OCEIA seeks a safe, engaged and inclusive San Francisco where everyone can contribute and thrive.

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    1155 Market Street, First Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94103
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    OCEIA

    415-581-2360

    Request public records

    Email civic.engagement@sfgov.org to submit a request.