Program Director:

Alma Cruz

Catholic Legal Immigration Network

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 increases the availability of competent immigration legal representation for low-income and indigent persons in Southeast Texas. In doing so, we help promote the effective and efficient administration of justice.

WHAT WE DO

We are engaged in creating the history of the United States of America because the records we create become part of the national immigration archives.

Potential benefits received by the client are legal status, permanent lawful residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), citizenship, or naturalization.

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 

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
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petitions
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewal
• Removal of Conditions 
• Humanitarian Reinstatement of Approved I-130
• Motions to Reconsider, Reopen, Appeal
• U Visas for victims of certain Crimes
• Registration