
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS
Be aware of email, text and social media scams requesting money from you. Catholic Charities of Philadelphia will not contact anyone through WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or any other social media channel to request payment, nor will we ask you to send payment to an individual or through Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or bank deposit. We will never request information or payment via a Gmail, Yahoo, or other web-based email address. At most, the initial fee is $80, not more. Please always verify with your legal representative before sending payment to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia. If you are unsure, we are safely able to schedule an in-person appointment with you at our office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PROTÉJASE DE LAS ESTAFAS
Tenga cuidado con las estafas por correo electrónico, mensaje de texto y redes sociales que le solicitan dinero. Caridades Católicas de Philadelphia no se comunicará con nadie por WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram o ninguna otra red social para solicitar pagos, ni le pediremos que envíe pagos a particulares ni a través de Venmo, Zelle, Cash App o depósito bancario. Nunca solicitaremos información ni pagos a través de Gmail, Yahoo ni ninguna otra dirección de correo electrónico web. La consulta inicial es de $80 como máximo. Por favor, consulte siempre con su representante legal antes de enviar cualquier pago a Caridades Catolicas de Philadelphia. Si tiene alguna duda, podemos programar una cita presencial en nuestra oficina en Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Our Mission
To provide Immigration Legal Services, education and protection to Immigrants in Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan area. To accept all persons regardless of their religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, political opinion, national origin or ethnicity. To assist both individuals and families by providing low-cost legal services in most immigration matters. To target and fulfill the promises of the US immigration system to assure family reunification and to ensure that, in the end of the process, the refugee has a safe harbor to call home.
Nuestra misión
Brindar servicios legales de inmigración, educación y protección a los inmigrantes en Filadelfia y el área metropolitana circundante. Aceptar a todas las personas independientemente de su religión, orientación sexual o identidad de género, opinión política, origen nacional o etnia. Ayudar tanto a individuos como a familias brindando servicios legales de bajo costo en la mayoría de los asuntos de inmigración. Apuntar y cumplir las promesas del sistema de inmigración de los EE. UU. para asegurar la reunificación familiar y garantizar que, al final del proceso, el refugiado tenga un puerto seguro al que llamar hogar.
Services Provided
- Naturalization and Citizenship
- Family-Based Petitions
- Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residence
- Consular Processing
- Waivers of Inadmissibility
- Employment Authorization
- Travel Authorization
- Replacement/ Renewal of Green Card
- Religious Worker Visas
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Relief for Victims of Serious Crimes (U and T Visas)
- Relief for Victims of Domestic Abuse (VAWA)
- Asylum
- Deportation Defense
- Representation before the Immigration Court
- Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals
Please note:
- We do not accept walk-ins to our office
- We do not handle cases involving detention
- If you are in immediate danger, Call 9-1-1. If you are experiencing domestic violence and seek resources, support, or a safe place call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799 SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.
Servicios prestados
- Naturalización y Ciudadanía
- Peticiones familiares
- Ajuste de Estatus a Residencia Permanente
- Tramitación Consular
- Perdones de Inadmisibilidad
- Permiso de trabajo
- Autorización de viaje
- Reemplazo/Renovación de Tarjeta Verde
- Visas para trabajadores religiosos
- Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS)
- Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA)
- Alivio para Víctimas de Delitos Graves (Visas U y T)
- Alivio para Víctimas de Abuso Doméstico (VAWA)
- Asilo
- Defensa de deportación
- Representación ante el Tribunal de Inmigración
- Representación ante la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración
Tenga en cuenta:
- No aceptamos visitas sin cita previa a nuestra oficina
- No manejamos casos que involucran detención
- Si está en peligro inmediato, llame al 9-1-1. Si está experimentando violencia doméstica y busca recursos, apoyo o un lugar seguro, llame a la línea directa nacional de violencia doméstica al 1-800-799 SAFE (7233) o TTY 1-800-787-3224.
Visit Us
Be advised that our offices do not have parking facilities. Metered street parking is available. Also, the Philadelphia Parking Authority website offers a list of nearby parking lots and garages.
Contact Us
Location & Office Hours
222 N. 17th Street, Suite 901, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Monday – Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- We do not offer walk-in appointments.
Contact Information
For a consultation, please call (215) 854-7019 (English or Spanish), or email immigrationlegalservices@chs-adphila.org
Helpful Links
Quick Links
- U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (“USCIS”)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Executive Office for Immigration Review/Board of Immigration Appeals
- U.S. Department of State
- Internal Revenue Service
- Social Security Administration
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- USCIS Case Status
- Form AR-11
- Change of Address with USCIS online
- USCIS Civil Surgeons (Authorized Doctors)
- USCIS – Homepage
- USCIS – Case Processing Times
- USCIS – InfoPass Appointment
Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals “BIA”)
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”)
U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”)
- U.S. IRS – Homepage
- U.S. IRS – How to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (“TIN”)
Social Security Administration (“SSA”)
Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”)
