Immigration Legal Services
Catholic Charities of Central Texas provides immigration legal services as a way to reunite families and promote self-sufficiency for immigrants through low-fee legal assistance in immigration matters before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.
Catholic Charities assists U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents and other immigrants with family reunification applications, employment authorization documents applications for lawful permanent residency and special assistance to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and other crimes.
Consultation and Client Fees
- $25 Initial consultation (Includes review of client eligibility for immigration benefits.)
- Additional fees will vary depending on type of specific service needed.
- Client fees are separate from those established by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for filling purposes
Eligibility
- Eligibility for benefits under the law is based upon current Immigration Legislation and/or the policies set forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.
- Individuals seeking assistance with immigration and/or citizenship inquiries are encouraged to schedule an initial consultation.
Services Available
- Family based immigration petitions
- Applications relating to change of nonimmigrant status
- Travel documents
- Adjustment of status (green card applications)
- Refugee/asylee adjustment
- Naturalization and Citizenship
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of certain countries suffering from natural disasters
- Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) – legal relief for victims of domestic violence and other crimes (U Visas)
- Consular processing for immigrant visas
- Document Translation
- Representation for immigrants in removal proceedings before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR)
Locations
Austin Area Catholic Charities of Central Texas Headquarters |
Waco Area Catholic Charities of Central Texas |
Accreditation
Catholic Charities is recognized by the United States Board of Immigration Appeals. Attorneys and BIA accredited representatives are authorized to provide legal counsel to immigrants on their eligibility for immigration benefits under current immigration law.
- United States Board of Immigration Appeals – Recognition – Catholic Charities of Central Texas – Austin (PDF)
- United States Board of Immigration Appeals – Recognition – Catholic Charities of Central Texas – Waco Satellite Office (PDF)
Helpful Links
- United States Board of Immigration Appeals
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Catholic Charities is recognized by the United States Board of Immigration Appeals
- Catholic Legal Immigration
Network
- Lutheran Immigration and
Refugee Services
- Political Asylum Project
of Austin
- Caritias of Austin
- National Immigration Law Center