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Local organizations offering English classes, translation services, and affordable legal help for immigrants in Charleston.
Charleston-area organizations that help you learn English — especially helpful for the Naturalization exam.
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced conversation classes geared toward adults. Classes focus on conversation and writing skills as well as helping students better understand U.S. culture.
Address: 6185D Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406
Contact: (843) 747-2223
Website: tridentlit.org
Offered at The Community Center of Saint Matthews in downtown Charleston. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced conversation classes.
Part of the Charleston County School District offering High School Diploma, GED, and English Literacy classes online and in-person around the Charleston area.
Address: Various locations around Charleston
Contact: (843) 745-2871
Website: Charleston Adult Education
Private, Christian non-profit organization offering English as a Second Language classes.
Address: 1520 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 (other locations in Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, Hanahan)
Contact: nations2neighbors@gmail.com
Website: nations2neighbors.org
USCIS requires all documents in a foreign language to be translated into English and accompanied by a certification.
Based out of Charlotte, NC, with an office in Charleston. Professional translation and interpreting services in over 50 languages, including certified translations for immigration documents.
Address: 170 Meeting Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29401
Contact: (843) 480-9999
Website: carolinatranslation.com
Serves the Charleston area. Provides certified translations for official documents in 70 languages, suitable for immigration, legal, and business purposes.
Contact: (843) 560-5500
Website: charleston-translator.com
Offers in-person and over-the-phone interpretation and document translation services in more than 40 languages, accepted by USCIS and other agencies.
Website: alllanguageservices.com
Serves the deaf, deaf-blind, and HoH communities in South Carolina.
Address: 8700 North Park Blvd, Suite C, North Charleston, SC 29406
Contact: (843) 212-3747
Website: signlanguageservices-sc.com
We understand not everyone can afford private legal services. Here are organizations offering no-cost and low-cost immigration services.
Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents, including help with immigration matters, housing, and family law.
Offers low-cost immigration legal services, including assistance with adjustment of status, family-based petitions, DACA, naturalization, and more.
Address: 127 Saint Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Contact: (843) 388-0089
Website: Catholic Charities SC
A nonprofit law firm providing affordable legal services on a sliding scale, serving those who don't qualify for free legal aid but cannot afford private attorneys.
Address: 1816 Success St. Unit 102, North Charleston, SC 29405
Contact: (843) 640-5980
Website: charlestonlegalaccess.org
Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of Charleston County, assisting with various legal matters.
Address: 111 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Contact: (843) 853-6456
Website: charlestonprobono.org
Lawyer referral service and information about practicing attorneys in South Carolina.
Free referrals to qualified attorneys in your area. Initial consultations for a reduced fee.
1-800-868-2284
Schedule InfoPass appointments, check case status, and get general immigration information.
1-800-375-5283
Track your case status by receipt number. Available 24/7.
Information about driver's licenses and ID cards for immigrants and new residents.
Apply for a Social Security number after receiving your work authorization or green card.
5900 Core Ave, Suite 401, North Charleston, SC 29406
Local government services including property records, voter registration, and county services.
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