The mission
of the Immigration and Refugee Services programs are
to promote family unity and participation in our culturally
diverse society by providing comprehensive, high quality,
affordable legal services to immigrants and their families
in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
215.854.7019
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM-4:30
PM
Evening Hours: Thursday, by appointment
| Services |
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Assistance with completing and filing
immigration petitions |
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Citizenship |
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Family based immigration assistance |
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Permanent residency |
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Religious work visas |
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Labor certifications |
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Asylum applications |
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Representation before the Citizenship and Immigration
Services |
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and the immigration court |
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Representation before the Board of Immigration
Appeals |
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| Fees |
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Nominal fees are charged for immigration counseling.
Client is |
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responsible for application and court costs. |
Appointments
• Please call in advance for an appointment
Staff
• Attorneys who specialize in the practice of immigration
law
• Accredited representatives who are supervised by an attorney
Anyone who lives or works within the geographic limitations
of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and within the jurisdiction
of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Philadelphia
distinct office and its Immigration Court is eligible
for services
Resettlement Services
Resettlement Services are provided to persons who enter
the United States with refugee status and who are assigned
to Catholic Social Services in accord with the Cooperative
Agreement with the U.S. Department of State and the United
States Catholic Conference of Bishops/Migration and Refugee
Services.
Services
• Basic resettlement services
• Job search assistance for newly arrived refugees
• Assistance with cultural adaptation
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