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Immigration Legal Services

Contact Information

Contact: Carmen Cortes-Harms
Location: 6th & Chicon
1817 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 651-6110

Counsels legal permanent residents and undocumented individuals in their rights and responsibilities regarding their immigration status in the United States of America. The primary purpose of the Office of Immigrant Concerns of Catholic Charities of Central Texas is to keep families together and to reunite those currently separated due to the immigration law. Carmen Cortes-Harms is the director.  A ministry of Catholic Charities.

 

Program Description

The Catholic Charities of Central Texas Office of Immigrant Concerns has been designated by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) since 2002 to counsel legal permanent residents and undocumented individuals in their rights and responsibilities regarding their immigration status in the United States of America.

The primary purpose of the Office of Immigrant Concerns of Catholic Charities of Central Texas is to keep families together and to reunite those currently separated due to the immigration law.

People attaining legal status rid themselves of the fear of persecution and removal. In many cases individuals become citizens, participate in the political process, and contribute to the betterment of their communities.

Services Available

  • Initial Consultations
  • INS Documentation Preparation.
  • Document Translation (Word-per-word and /or Abstracts).
  • Fingerprints for FBI background checks.
  • Photograph Services
  • Legal Case Management.
  • Advocacy and Liaison between Clients and INS Officers.
  • Representation before the Executive Office of Immigration Review.
  • Public Education regarding changes in immigration laws. (In the form of public forums)

 

Client Eligibility Policy

Individuals seeking assistance with immigration and/or citizenship inquires are eligible for consultation through the Office of Immigrant Concerns. Eligibility for services is based on:

  • The existence of a problem involving immigration and/or citizenship issues because of the individual’s legal status;
  • The capability and competence of the Agency to address the issue.

Eligibility for benefits under the law is based upon current Immigration Legislation and/or the policies set forth by the INS.

 

Client Fees

Client Fees vary upon the extent of services needed. For information on our Client Fees, please contact our office at (512) 494-0148 to speak with an Accredited Representative.

The above-mentioned Client Fees are separate from those established by the INS for filling purposes.

 

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