Georgetown office hours: Immigration legal services are now available at the Carver Center in Georgetown every Tuesday & Thursday! Click here to learn more.
Offering affordable immigration legal assistance from experienced attorneys and staff, with a focus on family reunification.
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS
Be aware of email, text and social media scams requesting money from you. Catholic Charities will not contact anyone through WhatsApp or social media to request payment, nor will we ask you to send payment to an individual or through Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or bank deposit. Please always verify with your case manager or legal representative before sending payment to Catholic Charities of Central Texas. For more advice on how to protect yourself from immigration scams, click here to view information from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Client Services
Our program is the largest family-based immigration legal services program in Central Texas.
- Family-based immigration legal services
- Permanent Resident Card Replacement or Renewal
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Naturalization
- Asylum
Community Resources
Our Immigration Legal Services team has hands-on knowledge of our country’s immigration rights and laws. If you want to learn more about our immigration system, we regularly offer outreach events and presentations on a variety of subjects.
Presentations on immigration laws and issues (DACA, Know Your Rights, Immigration 101)
Information For Clients
Resources and information for current and prospective Immigration Legal Services clients.
Cost
Our fees are 60 – 80% less than hiring a private attorney. Fees vary and are based on the potential immigration benefits sought for each client.
Consultations cost $60, and are payable by money order or credit card.
How to Apply
- Call us at 512-651-6125 to make an appointment
- Consultations available by appointment only Monday – Friday at our Austin office
- On-site services available at the Carver Center in Georgetown on Tuesday and Thursday
- Removal defense clients by appointment only
Georgetown Office Hours
- Our Immigration Legal Services team now provides on-site services in Georgetown two days a week. Clients can meet with our staff onsite every Tuesday and Thursday at the Carver Center at 1200 W 17th St, Georgetown, TX 78626.
UPDATE ON CCCTX IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES
In the wake of the recent election, demand for our Immigration Legal Services program has surged dramatically. CCCTX is experiencing a significant backlog of requests for immigration legal consultations.
Despite our high demand, we want to emphasize that you are always welcome to reach out to us for legal support, resources, or referrals.
TIPS FOR SCHEDULING A CONSULTATION WITH CCCTX: If you are interested in scheduling a consultation with our Immigration Legal Services team, please contact us at 512-651-6125 and leave a voicemail with your name, contact information, and a brief description of your situation. We will respond to all requests in the order in which they were received. To assist us in responding to your request and the requests of others efficiently, please make sure your voicemail is set up properly and plan to answer callbacks from a 512 area code. By taking these steps, you will help CCCTX respond quickly to you and others seeking legal assistance.
If you want to explore all your options, we strongly encourage immigration legal representation only from licensed attorneys or nonprofit organizations— preferably those affiliated with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Below, we have provided a recommended list of attorneys and organizations in Central Texas.
Click here to view our recommended immigration attorneys, organizations, and other resources.
We know this is a challenging time, and we care deeply about your journey and well-being. Our Immigration Legal Services team is working diligently to stay informed on changes to law and policy that may affect the future legal status of our clients and immigration pathways for our community. We remain committed to helping as many people as possible.
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at 512-651-6125.
Special Assistance For Afghan Refugees
Catholic Charities of Central Texas is aware of the evolving situation in Afghanistan. Currently, persons attempting to leave Afghanistan without an immigration status (such as permanent residents and citizens) must first file the appropriate legal paperwork before they are permitted to travel to and enter the United States.
Our Immigration Legal Services program is offering affordable legal support for Afghan refugees. If you live in Central Texas and have a family member in need of legal support to obtain proper documentation to enter the United States, please send an email directly to [email protected].
DACA Consultation
DACA CONSULTATIONS
Due to a recent Federal Court decision, new DACA applications are currently not being accepted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as of July 16, 2021. To comply with federal regulations, Catholic Charities is unable to assist with initial DACA applications at this time.
If you have already begun an initial DACA application with Catholic Charities, please contact your legal assistant or attorney directly to discuss your options.
If you already have a DACA renewal case with Catholic Charities or plan to renew soon, USCIS is still accepting these applications. This will not affect you and you can continue your case with Catholic Charities.
We will continue to update you on the status these federal regulations and our ability to help with your initial DACA consultations in the future.
Information For Donors, Volunteers, and Partners
Here’s how you can support our Immigration Legal Services program!
Learn
Attend an educational immigration presentation, or contact us to schedule one.
Give
Your donation allows us to provide quality immigration legal services for those who could otherwise not afford them.
Serve
Volunteer to assist with administrative support and initial client intake. Click here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
SPECIAL EVENTS & PROMOTIONS
No public events currently scheduled. Check back here for updates, or contact us to schedule a special presentation on immigration-focused issues.
Contact Immigration Legal Services
Do you have questions or want to learn more about our Immigration Legal Services program? Contact the closest CCCTX location for more information.
TESTIMONIALS
Read what our clients and ILS attorneys have to say about our Immigration Legal Services program.
Immigration Legal Services ClientYou all have helped me because you have taken my case. You have helped give me hope when I did not have hope. You have helped me in many ways.
Immigration Legal Services ClientThis organization gives me and people like me hope. You give me hope because in these times—when I and others are without work—we would not be able to continue with our immigration cases without your continued help. I want to thank you all for the hope you’ve given me.