About Us

Hazleton Immigrant Advocacy Services Inc.

Hazleton Immigrant Advocacy Services Inc. is a community-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering immigrant families throughout the Greater Hazleton region and beyond. We were founded with a simple yet powerful mission: to ensure that every immigrant—regardless of status, background, or country of origin—has access to accurate information, trustworthy guidance, and the respect and dignity they deserve.

Our organization is built on the belief that informed communities are strong communities. Many immigrant families navigate complex systems without clear guidance, often facing barriers created by confusion, misinformation, and fear. We work to change that by providing non-legal assistance rooted in education, public information, and community experience.

We operate with full respect for all federal and Pennsylvania state laws, including the regulations and standards enforced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice or legal representation. Instead, our role is to empower families with clear, accessible information that helps them make informed decisions and feel more confident navigating their individual situations.


What We Do

At Hazleton Immigrant Advocacy Services Inc., we focus on:

📌 Community Education

We teach immigrant families how to understand their rights, access official resources, and stay informed about processes that affect their daily lives.

📌 Non-Legal Form Assistance

We help individuals complete immigration-related forms using publicly available instructions, ensuring accuracy, organization, and clarity.

📌 Resource Navigation

We guide community members in finding essential services, including social support programs, case status tools, documentation resources, and safety planning information.

📌 Document Preparation & Translation

We prepare personal statements, affidavits, and high-quality translations to support individuals during important life or immigration processes.

📌 Advocacy Through Knowledge

We advocate by educating—giving immigrants the tools to understand policies, make safe choices, and engage confidently with institutions.


Who We Serve

We proudly serve:

  • Newly arrived immigrants

  • Long-term residents

  • Mixed-status families

  • Refugees and asylum seekers

  • Community members seeking accurate information

  • Individuals who require support navigating public systems

We welcome everyone with compassion, respect, and confidentiality.


Our Commitment

We are committed to:

  • Protecting the dignity and humanity of every immigrant

  • Providing ethical, transparent, non-legal support

  • Ensuring our services follow all federal and state regulations

  • Uplifting families through education and empowerment

  • Building stronger, safer, and more informed communities

Hazleton Immigrant Advocacy Services Inc. stands as a trusted resource for families seeking guidance, clarity, and support—always with integrity and respect.


Contact Us

Phone / WhatsApp: 570-582-0621
Email: hazleton@hiasinc.org
You may also visit the Contact section of our website to schedule an appointment.


About Us Identity Statement Hazleton Immigrant Advocacy Services Inc (HIAS Hazleton) was created to support immigrant families in the Hazleton, PA community through education, document assistance, and resource navigation. Our organization is fully registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and recognized by the IRS. We are not connected to HIAS (hias.org) or any government agency.
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