Thank you for choosing Catholic Charities of Raleigh for your immigration case.
We serve clients who reside in the most eastern part of North Carolina only, from Alamance County to the Outer Banks.
Thank you for your understanding
Through the immigration process, qualifying immigrants can be reunited with their family living in the United States and seek improved economic opportunities. However, this process can be confusing, complex, and expensive, making it challenging for immigrants to achieve.
For over 25 years, the Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services have assisted families in the completion and submission of various immigration related processes. Each year, the program assists approximately 3,000 families with the following: naturalization and citizenship, family petitions, consular processing, humanitarian visas, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Services are offered at reduced rates and financial assistance may also be available to further defer costs.
Individuals meet with Catholic Charities immigration staff who are accredited by the Department of Justice. Through one on one meetings, staff provide education on the immigration process and assist in the competition and submission of applications with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Staff also conduct community wide educational workshops and presentations.
Catholic Charities recognizes the imbalances in access, opportunities, and resources that exist within our immigrant community. Immigration Legal Services are structured to attract all immigrants regardless of place of origin, culture, religion or economic status. The goal is to provide help and create hope for immigrants as they establish their lives in the United States.
The following services are provided at a minimum cost:
- Community Educational Presentations and Workshops
- Family Petitions
- Citizenship
- Temporarily Protected Status (TPS)
- U-Visas (For Victims of serious crimes)
- VAWA (For victims of domestic violence)
- Adjustment of Status
- Work Permits
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals
If you are seeking Asylum or Refugee, please contact one of the following agencies listed here:
| NC Committee for Refugees & Immigrants (USCRI) | 919-334-0072 | https://refugees.org/uscri-north-carolina/ |
| Lutheran Family Services | 1-800-435-7464 | NCrefugee@LSCarolinas.net |
| Church World Services | 919-680-4310 | https://cwsrdu.org/ |
| Church World Service- | 336-617-0381 | MShepard@cwsglobal.org |
| Church World Services | 919-432-3566 | gmunoz@cwsglobal.org |
| Elon University School of Law | 336-279-9299 | Sofia Mosquera |
| NC Justice Center | 919-856-2570 | contact@ncjustice.org |
| NC Justice Center | 919-856-2178 | dani@ncjustice.org |
| Catholic Charities of Charlotte | 704-370-3219 | alfernandez@charlottediocese.org |
| Council of Immigrant Relations | 919-322-0360 | http://ciraleigh.org/connect.html |
| Carolina refugee Resettlement Agency | 704-535-8803 | https://carolinarefugee.org/ |
Prior to scheduling an immigration consultation, new clients are asked to pay the $50 consultation fee. After submitting payment through the form below, you will be directed to the online intake. If you have any questions, please contact Consuelo Kwee at Consuelo.Kwee@ccharitiesdor.org.
New Clients
Catholic Charities offers the ability for potential immigration clients to complete their intake online.
Steps to complete the online intake:
- Use the link below to pay the $50 consultation fee.
- Following payment, you will be directed to the online intake which you will complete and submit.
- Once your information is entered, one of our Immigration Accredited Representatives will contact you to evaluate your case and make an appointment with you.
Before you continue, please review the following questions:
- Are you seeking Political Asylum?
- Do you have a court date pending, and need representation?
- Do you reside outside the state of North Carolina?
- Do you have a criminal record, felony, significant misdemeanors or three or more non-significant misdemeanors?
If you answer “Yes” to one or more of these questions, DO NOT proceed, Catholic Charities will not be able to assist you in your case.
Attention: The questionnaire is designed to capture the information of the intended immigrant (FN), or applicant.
After completing your Online Questionnaire, you can allow 48 to 72 hours for a representative to contact you. This communication may occur via email or phone to gather more information about your case. Thank you for understanding and patience.
Make Your Consultation Payment
To schedule a DACA renewal appointment, please contact Chris Mills at:
Or by phone at: 919-861-7441 Ext 2402
You should submit your completed renewal application about
150 days (5 months), but no later than 120 days (4 months), before your current DACA and EAD expire.
Supporting documents and fees
1. Copy of the Employment Authorization Card front and back
2. Copy of the previous application (if you are not Catholic Charities client)
3. Criminal record (if applicable)
4. One money order of $ 410 another of $85, payable to Department of Homeland Security
5. Catholic Charities fees $160 payable by money order or online with a credit or debit card
Thank you
If you are a new client do not continue, go to the Online Questionnaire & Payment Tab.
This page is for returning clients to complete a payment for immigration services through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh. Please enter the information requested below. If you have any questions, please contact Consuelo Kwee at Consuelo.Kwee@ccharitiesdor.org.
Thank you for supporting the
Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services Program!
We work to provide help and create hope for our neighbors in need. Financial contributions from the community help us to maintain and grow our services as the need in the community increases. Please consider making a donation today.
If you have any questions about making a donation, please contact Gabby Amos at Gabby.Amos@ccharitiesdor.org or (984) 900-3117. To make a gift in honor or in memory of an individual, please make the donation using this online portal, then contact Gabby Amos with the honor or memorial information.