Document preparation
Free assistance with preparing immigration paperwork, helping make a complex administrative process more approachable.
LOS ANGELES · COMMUNITY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT
The paperwork
is enough.
Cost shouldn’t
stand in the way.
Free immigration document preparation assistance for our Latino community.
Ask about preparation helpNaturalization ceremony, Santa Monica Mountains · Photo: NPS / Ashton Hooker
WHY CALIA EXISTS
I saw where people
were getting stuck.
“After years preparing immigration applications, I saw how often cost kept people from moving forward.”
Hugo Calvillo founded CALIA in May 2025 to offer free document preparation assistance to people facing that barrier. It is a practical way to put his experience back into the community.
Hugo CalvilloFounder, CALIA
OUR SUPPORT
Practical help.
A community commitment.
Our focus is on reducing the cost barrier to immigration preparation support.
Accessible support
A community-centered mission that puts the needs of Latino individuals and families at the heart of our work.
Respect at every step
People are more than their paperwork. We believe support should begin with listening and respect for each person’s circumstances.
Need broader assistance?
Hugo also volunteers in community outreach with CHIRLA, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. If you need support beyond document preparation, he can help connect you with CHIRLA’s programs and resources. More about his community work →
CONTACT CALIA
Let’s start
a conversation.
Have a question about CALIA or our preparation support? Tell us a little about what you need, and include the best way to reach you.
Please keep your message general. Do not include Social Security numbers, immigration identification numbers, medical information, or documents.
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LEGAL DISCLOSURE
We are not attorneys.
CALIA is not a law firm. Hugo Calvillo is not an attorney. We provide non-legal, clerical document preparation assistance; we do not give legal advice, determine eligibility for immigration benefits, select legal strategies, or represent anyone before immigration agencies or courts.
Information on this website is general information, not legal advice. Contacting CALIA or receiving preparation assistance does not create an attorney-client relationship. We cannot guarantee an immigration outcome. For legal advice or representation, consult a licensed attorney or a Department of Justice–accredited representative acting through a recognized organization.
CALIA is independent of CHIRLA and is not a government agency. References to CHIRLA describe Hugo’s volunteer work and available community resources, not an official partnership or endorsement. Access to outside services depends on the provider’s intake, eligibility requirements, and capacity.