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The Center for Immigration and Citizenship Legal Assistance (CICLA) offers immigration representation in family-based immigration matters, consular processing, Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals (DACA), permanent residence, and naturalization. One of the primary goals of the Center is to preserve and maintain family unity by assisting eligible individuals to petition for family members so that they may legally immigrate to the United States.
Another core mission of the Center is to assist individuals who have been the victim of domestic violence and sexual assault to obtain lawful status and permanent residency under the provisions of VAWA. Go to the VAWA Immigration Project page to learn more. |
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Catholic Charities is a Department of Justice recognized provider of low-cost immigration services in Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Through its staff and Department of Justice accredited representatives, Catholic Charities offers qualified legal services to individuals generally at about 1/3 the cost of private attorneys.
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Center for Immigration and Citizenship Legal Assistance (CICLA)
Addresses: 2010 Bridge SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 1234 San Felipe Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Hours of Operation: Albuquerque: 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday Santa Fe: 8:00 -12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00 Monday-Friday We provide low-cost immigration legal assistance to immigrants, U.S. citizens, and U.S. legal permanent residents in gaining or maintaining immigration status for themselves or for family members in order to preserve or restore family unity. We provide free immigration legal assistance to immigrant victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in determining/gaining immigration benefits (e.g., legal permanent resident status or work permits). We do not handle cases which would involve the Immigration Court in El Paso, which are generally those involving deportation, removal, or serious criminal offenses. Please call (505) 724-4662 or (505) 724-4631 or send us an e-mail at citas@ccasfnm.org in Albuquerque. In Santa Fe call us at (505) 424-9789 or email us at sf.citas@ccasfnm.org. Services Provided: • Adjustment/Change of Status • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals *DACA* • Family-based Petitions • Consular Processing (outside of U.S.) • Applications for/renewals of work authorizations and permanent resident cards • Citizenship preparation, English & GED classes • Citizenship Certificate & Naturalization • Translations, waivers, affidavits of support, notarizations (only as part of cases) • Petitions for victims of domestic violence (VAWA), Crime (U visa)-FREE of charge (with funding from the State of New Mexico) |
Centro de Servicios Legales de Inmigración
Direcciones: 2010 Bridge SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 1234 San Felipe Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87505 Horario: Albuquerque: 8:00-5:00 lunes a viernes Santa Fe: 8:00 -12:00 y 1:00-5:00 lunes a viernes Proporcionamos ayuda legal a bajo costo para inmigrantes, ciudadanos americanos, y residentes legales con el fin de conseguir o mantener el estatus legal y así mantener las familias unidas. También proporcionamos ayuda legal gratis para obtener beneficios de inmigración (por ejemplo, permiso de trabajo o tarjeta de residencia legal). No manejamos casos que involucren la Corte de Migración en El Paso, los cuales por lo general incluyen deportación, delitos graves o criminales. Para mayor información comuníquese al (505) 724-4662 o (505) 724-4631 o envíenos un correo electrónico a citas@ccasfnm.org en Albuquerque. En Santa Fé comuníquese al (505) 424-9789 or at sf.citas@ccasfnm.org SERVICIOS •Ajuste de Estatus •Acción Diferida *DREAMERS* •Visas para Familias •Proceso Consular (fuera de E.E.U.U) •Tramites/renovación de permisos de trabajo y de tarjetas de residencia •Solicitudes de Ciudadanía y Nacionalización •Clases de preparación de ciudadanía, inglés y GED • Traducciónes, perdónes, carta de patrocinador, servicio de notario (solamente dentro de los casos) •Peticiones para víctimas de violencia doméstica (VAWA), crimen (U visa) -GRATIS |
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FAMILY SEPARATION AT THE BORDER
How can I Learn MOre?
Check out the following resources to learn more about the issue and keep up to date:
- The Justice For Immigrants (JFI)'s "Family Separation Webpage"
- USCCB Migration and Refugee Services
- Catholic News Agency Explainer
- NMCCB's Statement Expressing Urgency in Reversal of Policy Separating Families
- Video Message from Archbishop John C. Wester
- Video of Archbishop John C. Wester's address at the United Against Family Separation Event
How can i volunteer at the border?
You can contact the following organizations regarding volunteering to help families and children at the border:
- To learn more about volunteering with Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's Humanitarian Respite Center, call them at 956-702-4088 or click here and fill out their volunteer interest form.
- Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking help from attorneys and community volunteers to provide assistance to families separated at the U.S. Mexico border. Click here to learn more about available opportunities and how to contact them directly.
- The Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, AZ offers temporary shelter to immigrants crossing the border and provides supplies to families entering the United States from Mexico. They foster bi-national solidarity through direct humanitarian assistance and accompaniment of migrants. Click here to learn more about their volunteer needs and contact information.
- The Florence Project is a nonprofit legal service organization providing free legal services to men, women, and unaccompanied children in immigration custody in Arizona. Click here to learn more about their volunteer needs and contact information.
- Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services in El Paso, TX provides legal services for minors in Office of Refugee Resettlement custody due to separation or unaccompanied arrival. They also provide deportation defense legal services to parents and other immigrants in the region. Click here to learn more about their volunteer needs and contact information or email them at volunteer@dmrs-ep.org.
Where Should I make monetary donations?
Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe currently does not have the capacity to provide direct assistance to those directly impacted by this crisis. However, the following organizations are able to provide assistance either at the border or to the children and families affected and are taking donations:
While Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is unable to be directly involved in this situation, we do provide immigration and citizenship legal assistance throughout Albuquerque and Santa Fe as well as support to recently arrived refugees throughout the Albuquerque area. If you would like to support these local programs, you can go to our donation page and indicate either "Refugee Support" or "Immigration and Citizenship Legal Assistance" in the Donation Designation drop-down menu.
- Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's Humanitarian Respite Center
- Catholic Charities USA's fundraiser for the 21 Catholic Charities agencies providing assistance to families and children who have been impacted by the family separation crisis
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
While Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is unable to be directly involved in this situation, we do provide immigration and citizenship legal assistance throughout Albuquerque and Santa Fe as well as support to recently arrived refugees throughout the Albuquerque area. If you would like to support these local programs, you can go to our donation page and indicate either "Refugee Support" or "Immigration and Citizenship Legal Assistance" in the Donation Designation drop-down menu.
I'm interested in fostering children
Many generous individuals have expressed interest in providing foster care to the separated children. To find out more information about fostering children, please contact the following organizations:
- USCCB Migration and Refugee Services
- Catholic Charities of Fort Worth
- Catholic Charities Community Services in Phoenix, AZ
Where can I donate in-kind Items?
Unfortunately, Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico does not have the capacity to ship items to the border or to the nearby agencies providing assistance. There is also no way to donate items directly to children or parents at the border as the federal agencies are not accepting them.
Our agency can always use in-kind donations to help the families in need and recent migrants we serve in central New Mexico. Any in-kind donations received by Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico will be directed to the individuals and families we serve locally. You can learn more about our item donation needs here.
Our agency can always use in-kind donations to help the families in need and recent migrants we serve in central New Mexico. Any in-kind donations received by Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico will be directed to the individuals and families we serve locally. You can learn more about our item donation needs here.
what are some ways i can help in new mexico?
Pray
Please pray both privately and publicly for the safety and well-being of these parents and children as well as a peaceful resolution that serves immigrants with dignity. You can find a prayer for migrant children here.
Speak Up/Advocate
You can contact your senators and representative directly by phone to voice your opinions and concerns. Find the number for your representative here and your senators here. You can also sign Catholic Charities USA's Action Alert and share with your networks.
Learn More
To learn more about Family Separation, visit the Justice For Immigrants (JFI) "Family Separation Webpage" to review backgrounders, educational material and a webinar.
Please pray both privately and publicly for the safety and well-being of these parents and children as well as a peaceful resolution that serves immigrants with dignity. You can find a prayer for migrant children here.
Speak Up/Advocate
You can contact your senators and representative directly by phone to voice your opinions and concerns. Find the number for your representative here and your senators here. You can also sign Catholic Charities USA's Action Alert and share with your networks.
Learn More
To learn more about Family Separation, visit the Justice For Immigrants (JFI) "Family Separation Webpage" to review backgrounders, educational material and a webinar.
