Through advocacy, education and direct service, the Department of Immigration works to ensure the fair and humane treatment of all immigrants by helping them obtain all the benefits available to them under the Immigration Act. With professional advice and discounted legal services, the Department of Immigration focuses on family reunification by guiding immigrants through the complex legal process. All individuals and families seeking legal advice must first undergo counselling. Through our consultation process, our employees are able to fully assess the extent of a client`s situation and provide the most appropriate options available. American Gateways proporciona orientación legal a los detenidos en los centros de detención de inmigración en Pearsall y Karnes City. San Antonio residents who are detained in these facilities must inform the attorney during orientation if they want legal representation from the Safe Cities program. How to seek help: A San Antonio resident should contact one of the organizations for legal advice according to the particular procedures of each office. If the person in need of assistance is in immigration detention, they must inform office staff that the situation is urgent. Here are the procedures for requesting help from each organization: Bietet Rechtshilfe für einkommensschwache Familien und Einwanderer sowie für diejenigen, die Opfer von Kriminalität, häuslicher Gewalt und Menschenhandel sind. Darüber hinaus stehen kostenlose Website-basierte Rechtskliniken namens „Ask-A-Lawyer“ jedem zur Verfügung, der Informationen zu einem Rechtsproblem sucht.

American Gateways manages the legal orientation program at the Pearsall and Karnes City Immigration Detention Centers. Residents of San Antonio inmates should ask to speak to the legal counsel about the request for services. Participants will be offered legal information and, where appropriate, references to legal aid or other lawyers who will be working on a sliding scale or payment plan. Free walk-in legal clinics, called Ask-A-Lawyer, are held several times a year. Ask-A-Lawyer Clinics are organized by Catholic charities, the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. and St. Mary`s University School of Law. Volunteer law students interview people on a variety of legal issues. Admitted lawyers advise students on the legal issues presented.

Participants will be offered legal information and, if necessary, payments to legal aid or other lawyers who can work on a sliding scale or payment plan. Immigration Services La ciudad de San Antonio aporta fondos para proporcionar asistencia legal a residentes de San Antonio que se encuentran en riesgo de deportación. Residentes de San Antonio pueden comunicarse con las siguientes organizaciones comunitarias de servicios legales para solicitar servicios de legales gratuitos: American Gateways, Catholic Charities, y RAICES. How to Apply: To request services, a San Antonio resident must contact one of three legal service providers and follow their normal interview procedures. A resident in immigration detention should tell the interviewer that they are in detention and in urgent need of assistance. Below is a summary of how to contact each provider for assistance: The City of San Antonio funds legal services for San Antonio residents who are at risk of eviction. San Antonio residents can contact trusted legal service providers to request free legal representation if they are at risk of deportation. American Gateways, Catholic Charities and RAICES provide free legal representation to San Antonio residents. American Gateways also provides legal advice on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Pro Bono office of the San Antonio Immigration Court office. San Antonio residents can apply to be represented with them under this program.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am – 2pm. For personalized attention, you can contact American Gateways: Walk-in appointments are welcome at: 2300 W. Commerce Street, Suite 313, San Antonio, TX 78207 To make an appointment by phone: 210.521.4768 ext. 232. American Gateways also operates the San Antonio Immigration Court Immigration Court Help Desk, located in the pro bono room, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. San Antonio residents can contact the Helpdesk for Services. Cases are accepted for representation from the 15th of each month on a first-come, first-served basis. Para hacer una cita por teléfono llame al: 210.521.4768 ext.

English, Spanish, for other languages Interpreters are provided on request. 1801 W. Ceaser E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78207 United States of America. Cases are accepted from the 15th of each month on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19-related changes: The most vulnerable in our community may not have access to additional hygiene products, detergents, food and water, while COVID-19 poses a threat to our community. Catholic Charities is committed to meeting the basic needs and empowering vulnerable people as part of our emergency disaster relief for individuals and families, children and the elderly, low-income residents and the homeless. Please click HERE for the most up-to-date information. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8am – 11am, 1pm – 4.30pm Para atención en persona se puede acudir a la oficina de Caritas ubicado adentro del Centro Comunitario Guadalupe:. Walk-in appointments are welcome at the Caritas office at the Guadalupe Community Center: 1801 W.

Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207.