Immigration Services

Catholic Charities provides a broad range of counseling and representation to immigrants and their families. We help clients understand the immigration law, learn their rights under the law, and to complete the immigration process successfully. Our staff includes attorneys, fully-accredited Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Representatives, a case manager, and a staff translator.

In addition, we offer assistance for victims of domestic violence who may also be seeking immigration services.

Catholic Charities also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship Classes.

Immigration Legal Services

(504) 227-3333

We provide free or low-cost assistance to obtain family-based immigrant visas, adjustment of status to legal permanent residency, naturalization (citizenship) applications and preparation classes, VAWA petitions, U-visa applications, asylum (for children only), Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), B-1/B-2 non-immigrant visas, Deferred Action applications, fiancée petitions, consular processing, travel documents/advance parole, renewals, work permit renewals, affidavits of support, etc.

Free Community Legal Orientations

We are currently scheduling free community legal orientations for the public to learn about the following topics and more:

“Know Your Rights” information

Common forms of immigration relief

Immigration court proceedings

Recent changes in immigration law

Legal and other resources in the community for immigrants

Call (504) 227-3333 for more information.

Support for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

(504) 310-6860

In an effort to enhance services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, our immigration staff attorney works with the New Orleans Family Justice Center in close collaboration with case managers, family law attorneys, behavioral therapists, the New Orleans Police Department, the District Attorney’s office and other domestic violence advocates, to help clients regain control of their lives while also receiving pro bono legal services to acquire lawful immigration status. This status protects the survivor from deportation in case of a law enforcement investigation and provides a path to permanent residency, and ultimately citizenship.

Services for Unaccompanied Children

(504) 310-6860

We provide legal representation and holistic case management to unaccompanied children from Central America who have been reunified with family/sponsors in the Greater New Orleans area. In addition to legal representation, these children often arrive having faced traumatic experiences in their home countries and during their flight to the U.S., and have significant social support needs. We provide case management and assessments to identify children’s special needs and connect them with appropriate resources to ensure their safety and protection.

Translation and Notary Services

(504) 310-6860

We offer translation services of legal documents and birth certificates in general. The documents are certified in-house.

Know Your Rights Resource Series

(504) 310-6866

Documents

Arabic EDUCATION | HEALTH | EMPLOYMENT

Creole EDIKASYON | SANTE | TRAVAY

English EDUCATION | HEALTH | EMPLOYMENT

Espanol EDUCACION | SALUD | EMPLEO

Vietnamese EDUCATION | HEALTH | EMPLOYMENT

Videos

Part 1: Derechos de los migrantes: Conozca sus derechos con oficiales de inmigración

Part 2: Derechos de los migrantes: Como defenderse y prepararse en caso de detención

Volunteer

We host two Volunteer Orientations a month for prospective volunteers. Learn more about upcoming sessions here. Find out about specific volunteer roles here.

Please contact us at (504) 310-8763 to let us know you’re interested!