Catholic Charities of Monterey – Immigration & Citizenship (Salinas Office)

Catholic Charities helps immigrants navigate the cumbersome and complex processes and procedures involved in becoming a naturalized citizen. Becoming a naturalized citizen is a scary and complex process, so we commend you for taking the first steps in your research.

Catholic Charities offers many services that can help you! We offer in-depth case analysis, representation in citizenship interviews, professional case counseling, Citizenship Classes, and so much more.The best part is our services are free!

We provide assistance and guidance for those who struggle in achieving lawful permanent residency and those who wish to become citizens of our nation. The Legal Immigration and Citizenship Program staff is a significant resource in our communities known for their experience and expertise in the processes of becoming legal residents and/or citizens.

Staff ensures full and accurate assistance for  consultation, replacement of legal permanent cards, work authorization renewal, applications for U.S. citizenship and English translation of certificates of birth, marriage, divorce, death and adoption all which must be filed in English when navigating the immigration procedures.

Those who meet the requirements for a visa can rely on staff that provides accurate, honest and dignified services that help them navigate through this complex process. Catholic Charities has an excellent partnership and relationship with the U.S. Citizenship and Legal Immigration Services with whom we work to provide educational workshops about the immigration process and attaining naturalized citizenship.

We provide services to women and children who qualify for VAWA (Violence Against Women and Children Act.) Those clients with the U Visas are charged a fee per family member.