119
victims served from crime or violence against women
100
gave positive feedback on: receiving stability/resolution, safety, understanding/participating in the criminal justice/legal system, the quality of our service
440
services provided last year
Serving clients who cannot otherwise afford legal assistance and help families gain a legal pathway to U.S. Citizenship.
Immigration Legal Services
Our Program provides the following immigration legal services to eligible persons:
- Family based petitions and consular processing (Spouses, Minor Children, Fiancés, etc.)
- DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) Renewals
- Refugee Adjustment applications for Legal Permanent Residency
- Legal Permanent Residency Renewals and Replacements
- Naturalization (Citizenship) applications for eligible applicants
- Applications for Certificate of Citizenship
- Petitions to Remove Conditions of Residence (I-751)
- Applications for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
”Thank you for helping reunite our family. Your help has made it possible for our daughter to be with us again.
AnitaImmigration Legal Services Client
Pro-bono legal representation for victims of violence, domestic abuse, human trafficking and survivors of crime
CCA provides legal assistance to survivors of crime and domestic violence. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a U.S. federal law that provides immigration relief for victims of domestic violence, abuse, and certain other crimes. It aims to protect immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and have experienced abuse by their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent. VAWA is gender-inclusive, meaning it also protects men who are victims of abuse.
Who is a Refugee?
A person who has fled their country due to the risk of serious human rights violations and persecution. Refugees are given their status OUTSIDE the U.S. and once they arrive in the U.S., they qualify for all federal benefits, are authorized to work, and have a pathway to Citizenship.
Who is an Asylum Seeker?
A person who has fled their country and is seeking protection from persecution and serious human rights violations. They must arrive on U.S. soil to be able to request Asylum. Some asylum seekers may qualify for federal benefits and work authorization. Once granted Asylum, they have a pathway to Citizenship.
Who is a Migrant?
There is no internationally accepted legal definition of a migrant. Some migrants leave their country for work, to study, or join family in another country. Others feel they must leave because of poverty, political unrest, gang violence, natural disasters or other serious circumstances that exist there. It is important to understand that, just because migrants do not flee persecution, they are still entitled to basic rights and protections from crime and violence in the U.S.
Do You Need Immigration Assistance? Please call (678) 222-3920 and leave a
voicemail. Your call will be returned in a timely manner.
