Catholic Charities of Central Texas – Immigration Legal Services – Austin Office

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Noon-1 p.m.
Closed on weekends.

Eligibility

To access our services clients must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Certain exceptions are made based on the presence of a disability or other extenuating circumstance.

Get Help

We accept new clients through consultations Monday – Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m., but we recommend calling 512.651.6125 to confirm days and times due to holiday and training schedules.

Services Provided

Representation includes, but is not limited to:

• Family Based Immigration
• Permanent Resident Card Replacement or Renewal
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
• Visas for victims of crime and human trafficking
• Naturalization
• Asylum

What to Expect

During the initial consultation, an attorney or BIA accredited representative* will assess an individual’s situation and discuss potential remedies.
ILS fees are varied and are based on the potential immigration benefits sought for each client.
Legal fees paid to Catholic Charities of Central Texas are separate from fees established by the U.S. governmental agency to which the application is sent.
The cost for our services is typically discounted 60-80% relative to the rate charged by an average private immigration attorney in Austin, and is available to a majority of low-income households.

*The Board of Immigration Appeals authorizes qualified individuals to provide legal advice and services regarding immigration. Only attorneys and BIA accredited representatives are qualified to give you immigration advice. Please only seek assistance from an attorney or a BIA accredited representative. Do not accept help from “notarios” or other unqualified individuals.

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish, Interpreters provided upon request for other languages.