We are able to assist in the completion and submission of documents to Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) for updating or changing immigration status. We also are available to present educational sessions to parish and community groups on immigration rights, responsibilities, issues and resources. We are not able to represent families during legal proceedings.
Locations (Other areas are served by three offices):
Cape Fear Regional Office, Wilmington
Centro para Familias Hispanas, Raleigh
Tar River Regional Office, Greenville
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Upcoming Workshops
Saturday, April 6, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Newton Grove
Pre-registration required, by calling Catholic Charities – 910-424-2020
These Stage 1 Preparation Workshops will be provided by a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited representative to help applicants assess their eligibility and to prepare to gather necessary documents and complete the deferred action and work authorization application forms. Applicants are encouraged to bring all of their available documents in order to have them reviewed. A later Stage 2 Completion Workshop with an immigration attorney will be announced at these workshops. “Deferred Action” refers to the June 15th Department of Homeland Security proclamation that makes it possible for certain persons between the ages of 15-31, who were brought to the United States by their parents without documentation, to file for a two-year authorization to stay in the U.S. for work or for educational opportunities.
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Stage 1 Preparation Workshops: These Stage 1 Preparation Workshops will be provided by a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited representative in order to help applicants assess their eligibility and to prepare to gather necessary documents and complete the deferred action and work authorization application forms. Bring with you all of the documentation that you have gathered.
Stage 2 Completion Workshops: A specific Stage 2 Completion Workshop will be announced for those who attended a Stage 1 Workshop. The Stage 2 Workshop will provide an opportunity for those who have completed a specific Stage 1 Workshop and who are ready with all documents and completed applications to have them reviewed by a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited representative and/or immigration attorney. Note that neither the attorney nor the BIA accredited representative will be representing you in your application process. They will be helping you to apply on your own.
IMPORTANT FACTOR:
When submitted, the application must be accompanied by the required fees in the form of Check or Money Order for $465 made out to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security” along with two passport sized pictures.
Click here to view more information on the Department of Homeland Security website.
We welcome this opportunity to assist you in this important process.
Sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, Inc. and the North Carolina Justice Center
