WHO WE ARE
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas is recognized by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) – Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP). Our staff is accredited by the DOJ through the Recognition and Accreditation (R & A) program. This authorizes staff to represent clients in legal immigration matters before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The Recognition and Accreditation of our agency and staff increase the availability of competent immigration legal representation for low-income and indigent persons in Southeast Texas. In doing so, promoting the effective and efficient administration of justice.
WHAT WE DO
We are engaged in creating of the history of the United States of America
The records we create become part of the national archives
The benefits achieved are legal status, permanent lawful residence, citizenship and naturalization
We are engaged in transforming our neighborhood, city, state and our nation. This affirmatively influences our neighborhood, city, state and nation thereby positioning our country for the next century
The clients we serve become lawful permanent residents, employment authorized under DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and some will become naturalized U.S. Citizens
Because of what we do
The workforce of the United States remains young, vibrant and diverse
Families can stay together or become reunited
Women and children break free from abuse
Victims of certain crimes come forward to assist in the arrest and prosecution of criminals
Scope of Services:
- Comprehensive Immigration Consultations
- Family Visa Petitions
- Adjustment of Status
- Consular Visa Processing
- Naturalization
- Derived and Acquired Citizenship
- Waivers for Unlawful Presence
- Affidavits of Support
- Renewal of Expiring Resident Alien Cards
- VAWA Self-Petitions
- DACA Renewal
- Removal of Conditional Residence
- Humanitarian Reinstatement of Approved I-130
- Motions to Reconsider, Reopen, Appeal
- U Visas for victims of certain Crimes
- “V” Visa and “V” Classification
- Registry
Notary Fraud
Beware! Notaries in the United States are not trained attorneys. Please bring your documents and paperwork to accredited representatives who have the knowledge and ability assess your situation.
Confidentiality:
Our staff upholds the confidentiality of all information disclosed by clients. Information is NEVER released to outside parties unless the client has expressly granted his/her written permission.
Client Fees:
We charge nominal fees to leverage financial viability for our program with other funding sources. All fees for services are discussed with the client at the onset of a case. Our fee schedule is nominal, and all clients are screened for financial eligibility to determine if circumstances warrant reduced or waived fees.