Immigrant Rights Commission

We guide the City on issues and policies related to immigrants who live or work in San Francisco.

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge in the foreground with downtown San Francisco in the background
Immigrant community planning for the new federal administration

Join the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission for a special hearing on Monday, January 13th, 2025.

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Meetings

Recurring meetings

5:30 pm on the second Monday of each month

Meeting location

The Full Commission's regular meeting room is City Hall, Room 416. 

Past meetings

November 18, 2024 IRC meeting

Monday, Nov 18, 2024, 5:30 pm
Cancelled

October 28, 2024 IRC meeting

Monday, Oct 28, 2024, 5:30 pm

September 9, 2024 IRC meeting

Monday, Sep 9, 2024, 5:30 pm
See past meetings

News

Statement from OCEIA and IRC on the 2024 Election

Events

Immigrant Rights Commission special hearing on Immigrant Community Planning for New Federal Administration

Immigrant Rights Commission special hearing

Monday, January 13

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Resources

Commission links
Statements and resolutions

All statements and resolutions by the Immigrant Rights Commission.
Rules and bylaws

The Immigrant Rights Commission's guiding rules and bylaws.
Immigrant Rights Commission reports

Reports by the Immigrant Rights Commission
Public notices and special meeting announcements

All meeting changes, cancellations, and special meetings outside of the Commission's regular schedule.
Information for accessible public meetings

Information on your rights and how to access San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission meetings.
Immigrant Leadership Awards

Every year, the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission host the Immigrant Leadership Awards.
Immigrant resources
Get immigration legal help

Find free or low-cost immigration legal services in your own language.
Immigrant Services and Resources

Immigrant Services and Resources helps immigrants, asylees, refugees and service providers connect to resources, opportunities, and more.
Public benefits for immigrants

View the public benefits available based on your immigration status and the required documentation.
Newcomers Health Program
Know your rights around Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

What to do if you are stopped by an ICE agent in public or at your home.
Sanctuary City Ordinance

Learn more about San Francisco's Sanctuary City Ordinance.
Language access and rights

Learn about how the City meets the needs of San Franciscans with limited English skills.
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.

About

Our mission is to guide the Mayor and Board of Supervisors on issues and policies that impact immigrants who live or work in San Francisco. The commission consists of 15 voting members. The Board of Supervisors appoints 11 of those members. The Mayor appoints 4. At least 8 members must be immigrants to the United States. Each member of the Commission serves for a term of 2 years.

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People

Contact

Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs

1145 Market Street
Suite #100
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Phone

Request public records

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