Immigration Legal Services
Immigration Legal Services, a part of Catholic Charities’ Newcomer Network, provides direct legal immigration services to foreign-born individuals and their families.
About the Program
Immigration Legal Services works with cases that range from consultations to full representation. The program has represented individuals from more than 135 countries who needed legal assistance with an immigration matter. The program also trains lawyers to provide pro bono services and educates community groups on the latest immigration issues.
Important Warning: Scam Alert
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCADW) has been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to be our attorneys or staff and contacting immigrants through WhatsApp and other messaging platforms, including Facebook. These scammers may request personal information or money.
While CCADW has an immigration legal services program:
- We will never solicit clients or initiate contact through WhatsApp or similar apps.
- We only reach out to individuals who have contacted us first or who have been referred to us, or who already have an open case with our office.
- We will never ask for personal information through text or messaging apps.
If you receive a suspicious message from someone claiming to be from our organization, do not respond. Instead, please call our intake line at 240-858-0958 Mondays 1-5 pm, Wednesdays 3-7 pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am-1 pm to verify whether the communication is legitimate.
Your safety and trust is of utmost importance to us.
Advertencia importante: Alerta de estafa
Caridades Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Washington (CCADW) ha sido informada de que hay personas que se hacen pasar falsamente por nuestros abogados o personal y contactan a inmigrantes a través de WhatsApp y otras plataformas de mensajería, incluyendo Facebook. Estos estafadores pueden solicitar información personal o dinero.
Mientras CCADW cuenta con un programa de servicios legales de inmigración:
- Nunca solicitaremos clientes ni iniciaremos contacto a través de WhatsApp o aplicaciones similares.
- Solo nos ponemos en contacto con personas que nos han contactado previamente, que nos han sido recomendadas o que ya tienen un caso abierto en nuestra oficina.
- Nunca solicitaremos información personal a través de mensajes de texto o aplicaciones de mensajería.
Si recibe un mensaje sospechoso de alguien que dice ser de nuestra organización, no responda. En su lugar, llame a nuestra línea de atención al cliente al 240-858-0958 los lunes de 1-5 pm, los miércoles de 3-7 pm y los martes y jueves de 9-1 pm para verificar si la comunicación es legítima.
Su seguridad y confianza son de suma importancia para nosotros.
Additional Information
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To schedule a virtual immigration legal consultation, call the Intake Call Center at 240-858-0958 on Mondays from 1-5 p.m., on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or on Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. Or, use our online scheduling tool to make an appointment.
Get Involved by Becoming a Pro Bono Attorney
The Immigration Legal Services Pro Bono Program assists low-income foreign-born individuals in finding pro bono representation for their immigration case. We serve clients in a variety of immigration matters, including asylum, NACARA, SIJS, T/U-visas, VAWA, removal proceedings, adjustment of status, temporary protected status and renewal of work authorization documents.
We strive to offer our pro bono attorneys all the resources and mentorship required for successful outcomes. We offer training and Q&A sessions to ensure attorneys are able to keep up to date. We provide samples, trainings and resources, and we review fillings and even conduct moot hearings, if desired. Read about how the pro bono program has grown to better serve clients and attorneys.
How Attorneys Can Get Involved
- Sign up for our weekly Action Alert
- Take a case pro bono
- Mentor an attorney
- Become a volunteer attorney – (24 hours a week for three months)
- Provide translation services
- Provide administrative assistance.
To apply, send to Immigration Legal Services Pro Bono Program:
- Bar license
- Certificate of good standing
- Resume
- Proof of malpractice insurance (exceptions can be made).
Immigration Legal Service offers internships for law students (1L – post-grad) through our legal semester in practice internship program, as well as Spanish language internships for Spanish speaking students (undergraduate and graduate students). If you are interested in learning more, contact the Pro Bono Program at probono@cc-dc.org.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Volunteer
Family support volunteers compassionately listen to immigrants and assist them in assembling materials for applications for Inadmissibility Grounds Waivers. Learn more about volunteering with Immigration Legal Services administration.
Donate
Your gift to Immigration Legal Services will give those most at risk the opportunity to move from crisis to stability.
Interested in providing an education care package to an unaccompanied minor? Visit Immigration Legal Services’ Amazon Wish List.
Need Help? We Are Here For You
Our services are available to anyone regardless of race, religion, orientation or status. We offer access to food, a warm place to rest and attention to physical and mental needs through eight areas of care:
Care for Families & Children
Every child deserves the opportunity to grow and learn.
Developmental Disabilities Services
Each person has the potential to participate in their community.
Empowerment for Individuals
Access to professional services and mentors allows individuals to thrive.
Food Services
We believe no one should go hungry.
Health Care Mental Health Services
We offer treatment and a path to a healthy lifestyle.
Housing & Shelter
Having secure housing options is crucial to one’s success.
Immigrant & Refugee Services
Starting a new life begins with connecting to the community.
Job Training & Employment Services
Education is central to securing better employment.
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