We need more access to legal education, affordable or free support to help us understand and manage our immigration status.
Welcome to the NEWcomer
Project Community Map!
The data used to create this map was gathered from January 2026-April
2026. This map shows the organizations and services around the North East Wisconsin Region
which support immigrants and refugees as they resettle in the area.
Each sector shows what is available and reflects the perspectives of
Newcomers as well as organizations.
A "Newcomer" is a person or family who has moved to the region or
the United States in the past 5-10 years and is learning and adjusting
to the main languages and cultures of our region.
To learn more about this project, please visit
Hope & Help Together's project webpage
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Sectors
Basic Needs
Education
Employment
Finance
Healthcare
Housing
Language and Literacy
Legal
Recreation
Religion and Faith
Transportation
On this Page
Newcomer Perspective
of the Legal Sector
Map of Organizations
in the Legal Sector
Legal Sector Analysis
10% of organizations that responded provide legal services.
Please note: Not all respondents answered every question. As a result, the number of responses varies by question.
Newcomer Legal Background
Which areas of law would you like to learn more about? Select all that apply.
Driving
Employment
Immigration
Taxes
Finances
Housing
Environment
Political Rights
Child Custody
Domestic Issues
Marital Concerns
Do you know how to contact a lawyer or legal representative?
Yes
No
Legal Support Stability
Legal support experiences were mixed, with some respondents reporting stability while many others identified gaps in access and understanding.
About 22% (3 of 14 responses) reported having a lawyer and sufficient information, while 14% (2 of 14) said their legal processes are going well.
Another 14% (2 of 14) expressed feeling protected in their ability to live in the country.
Legal Education and Affordable Support
The most common need was legal education, representing 50% (7 of 14 responses).
An additional 36% (5 of 14) requested low-fee or free legal support.
7% (1 of 14) indicated a need for orientation to legal systems and processes.
Changing Legal Conditions
Smaller shares of respondents reported challenges related to changes in immigration status (7%, 1 of 14) and experiences of discrimination (7%, 1 of 14).
Overall, responses indicate that while a portion of respondents have stable legal support, many others need clearer information, more affordable services, and support navigating changing legal conditions.
Legal Services requested, offered, or planned
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Citizenship Classes
Immigration / Green Card Navigation
Percent of organizations offering the service
Percent of organizations planning to offer the service
Percent of Newcomer respondents who requested the service
Newcomer Journey
for the Legal Sector
Newcomers are all at different stages in this timeline depending on when they arrived in the US.
The organizations included in survey data may focus on one, more or all areas of the acculturation curve in the effort to help Newcomers thrive. Below the chart you will see the acculturation curve focus point(s) of the organizations included.
The Acculturation Curve adjusting to a new life
Euphoria - first couple weeks or month after resettlement
Culture shock - begins about 6 weeks after resettlement
Acculturation - usually takes 2-10 years depending on the age and life events of an individual
Stable stage - state of arrival
Euphoria
- Fox Valley Literacy
- Hope & Help Together
Culture Shock
- Fox Valley Literacy
- Harbor House Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs
- Hope & Help Together
Acculturation
- Fox Valley Literacy
- Harbor House Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs
- Hope & Help Together
Stable State
- Fox Valley Literacy
- Harbor House Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs