Immigration services and help

Catholic Charities
in the
Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Immigration & Legalization Services
Northern Region

Immigrant Resource Center
Our Immigrant Resource Center assists immigrant families through citizenship classes, case management, legalization assistance, information and referral services. Our immigration services help families stay together and reunites families separated by immigration laws. Bilingual staff enable immigrant families to access community resources. Spanish speaking staff available.

Fees: None for classes and case management. Small fees for legalization assistance
Who we serve: Immigrants and their families
Languages spoken: Spanish and English
Location of classes: Agua Fria School MAP
Catholic Charities of Santa Fe in Summers
Hours of Service: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am to 5 pm
Phone: (505) 424-9789
Fax: (505) 424-9792

Legal Services
Initial legal services are provided in Santa Fe by Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited personnel from Catholic Charities. They counsel legal permanent residents and undocumented individuals on their rights and responsibilities regarding their immigration status in the United States of America. People attaining legal status rid themselves of the fear of persecution and deportation. In many cases, individuals become citizens, participate in the political process , and contribute to the betterment of their communities. For initial interview please call our office.

Fees: Client fees vary upon the extent of services needed.
Eligibility Criteria: Eligibility for services is based on the existence of a problem involving immigration and/or citizenship issues because of the individual's legal status.

Case Management
Case management assistance is provided free of charge to immigrants and their families. Information and referral services are also provided in order to insure good acclimatization into the Northern New Mexico community.

A Spanish Directory of Community Resources for Northern New Mexico is also provided for clients and the general public free of charge.

Citizenship Classes
Citizenship classes continue to provide instruction and orientation to many who seek to participate fully in our country and to share in the American Dream. Classes are offered three times a year (Spring, Summer and Fall.) Classes are between 10 and 14 weeks long, one evening a week for three hours. Classes are offered at Catholic Charities or at a local public school.

Classes are structured to help students improve basic verbal, reading, writing and listening skills in English. INS 100 questions on citizenship are reviewed extensively covering basic knowledge of U.S. Government and U.S. History.

Catholic Charities promotes citizenship to keep families together and enable immigrants to have a voice in the civic concerns of their communities. Citizenship classes are free of charge.

Eligibility Criteria: Must be 18 yrs. old to participate in Citizenship class. Registration is required prior to attending Citizenship class. Basic English conversation skills needed for Citizenship Class.

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