Immigration Services

U. S. citizenship gives you the most privileges and rights; call us to see if you qualify (361) 884-0651 ext. 228 or 240 or check here.

Stay current with DACA and TPS status; renew if you are eligible (call 361-884-0651 ext. 228 or 240 for more information).

If you have immigration questions, seek assistance from a reputable immigration lawyer; avoid notario scams.

Family Based Visa Petitions
United States Citizens can petition for a spouse, children (including stepchildren under the age of 18), parents, brothers and sisters. A Lawful Permanent Resident can petition for a spouse and unmarried children.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)(available to women and men) VAWA protects the victim(s) of abuse by allowing abused/battered persons and/or their children to self-petition for permanent residence without the danger of relying on the abuser's participation in the process.

Bishop Michael Mulvey regarding the Presidential Statement from Cardinal DiNardo on immigration:

"All human life is to be respected. I join Cardinal Di Nardo in calling for a profound respect for every human life and for families. The separation of children and parents is another attack on families. As brothers and sisters in Christ, let us do what we can support immigrant families and all those who seek a more dignified life.” 

-Bishop Michael Mulvey

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez talks about his recent trip to McAllen, Texas. "I am writing from McAllen, Texas, where I have joined some of my brother bishops to pray and try to bring hope to the hundreds of undocumented children being detained here and in nearby Brownsville."  Click here for the full article.

• Family-based immigration petitions
• Adjustment of Status
• Removal of Conditions
• Refugee/Cuban Adjustment
• Naturalization/Citizenship
• Renewal/Replacement of Lawful Permanent Resident Cards ("Green Cards")
• Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of certain countries suffering from natural disasters (LIMITED - CALL FOR INFORMATION)
• Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - legal relief for victims of domestic violence and other crimes
• Document translation
• U-Visa processing for victims of violent crimes
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (LIMITED - CALL FOR INFORMATION)

Walk-in consultations for new clients only are available each Thursday, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM at:

Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc.
615 Oliver Ct., Corpus Christi, Texas 78408

A $25.00 consultation fee is charged per consultation.  This fee includes a review for client eligibility and a discussion of "next steps" for the processing of the case.  In most cases every person is required to come in for an initial consultation before a case is opened.

Department legal fees to proceed with a case will vary according to a written fee schedule depending on the type of service needed. 

Please Note: USCIS (government) fees are seperate from legal fees; USCIS fee waivers are available for many processes upon individual qualification. 

Recognition/Accreditation: 
The Immigration & Refugee Services Department is recognized and accrediated by the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP).  Attorneys and BIA accredited representatives are authorized to provide legal counsel to immigrants on their eligibility for immigration benefits under current immigration law. 

Affiliation: 
The Immigration & Refugee Services Department is an affiliate member of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and its Migration and Refugee Services Program, and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops.