The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide high-quality legal assistance at a low cost to all immigrants. In Salt Lake City, two DOJ-accredited immigration specialists work tirelessly with a team of volunteers to provide a variety of services for former refugees, asylees, SIV-recipients, and other immigrants in the community. 

Utah Immigration Collaborative member

The IRC in Salt Lake City is a member of the Utah Immigration Collaborative (UIC), a cohesive network of nonprofit immigration legal service providers in Utah dedicated to providing comprehensive, competent, and affordable legal representation to anyone who needs it. If you or someone you know have an immigration need, please call our newly established Immigration Help Line at +1 801 382 9027 and you will be connected to an immigration agency that can help you. Please note, the Help Line is currently accepting calls, live, Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm. If you call outside of these hours, please leave a message and the intake specialist will respond the next business day. Learn more about the UIC here »

The services offered at the IRC in Salt Lake City include:

Sui and her husband Aung smile for the camera in front of large Utah and United States flags, holding small American flags, flowers, and their new naturalization papers.
Sui, right, and her husband, Aung, pose for a quick photo after their U.S. citizenship ceremony in 2018. Aung & Sui's family were resettled by the IRC, worked hard to find jobs, become homeowners and business owners right here in Salt Lake County.
Photo: Christa Cutler/Snap Shop Photos

Appointments & Consultations

Contact our DOJ-accredited immigration specialists to set up an appointment by calling our main phone line, +1 801 883 8461, or sending a text message to +1 385 285 6279. You can also email your inquiry to [email protected].

Appointments are held at the IRC in Salt Lake City office located at: 

221 South 400 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Civics & Citizenship Classes

The IRC in Salt Lake City is offering FREE in-person and virtual classes for anyone wanting to prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam. During class, you will practice English, civics and citizenship interview skills. No registration is necessary

In-Person Option:

IRC has restarted in-person classes. No registration is necessary. When you arrive for your first time, you will complete a quick intake and then be paired with a tutor to start your learning.

Where: Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Location & Map

When: Every Thursday evening, 6:30-8:30pm

Virtual Option: 

IRC is still offering virtual classes for those that are not able to attend in-person. Classes take place 2 hours a week at a time that suits your needs with an online tutor. To start virtual classes, text or call "801-613-2254" that you are interested in starting classes. 

Questions? Email us at [email protected].