Immigration
Immigration Services
Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford (serves Fairfield County)
The Immigration Services program provides affordable and reliable legal counseling and assistance to immigrants throughout Fairfield County regardless of race, religion, sex, creed or economic status. Catholic Charities Immigration Services program provides consultations on immigration related questions and accredited representation at US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) appointments. The Immigration Team is accredited by the Department of Justice, Office of Legal Access Programs (EOIR/OLAP).
Services
- Family-Based Applications/Immigrant visas.
- Permanent Residency/Adjustment of Status (Green Cards)
- Naturalization/U.S. Citizenship
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Renew/Replace Green Cards
- Travel Documents (Re-Entry Permit/Advance Parole)
- Other types of assistance on a case-by-case basis
- File Freedom of Information requests
- DACA renewals
- Obtain or replace Citizenship certificates
Bridgeport Office
Who to Contact
Phone: (203) 416-1322
Email: [email protected]
Initial consultation fee: $60 for each case.
Location
238 Jewett Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Program Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
Evening appointments also available.
Norwalk Office
Who to Contact
Phone: (203) 383-0325
Email: [email protected]
Initial consultation fee: $60 for each case.
Location
120 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
Program Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
Evening appointments also available.
National Migration Week 2023
September 18 – 24
About National Migration Week - Justice for Immigrants
In a world marked by immense suffering, the plight of migrants and refugees stands out as a pressing global issue. The World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) is an opportunity for global church and the Catholic faithful to engage in prayer, reflection, and action on behalf of our brothers and sisters who are forced to flee their homes.
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Root Causes of Migration - Justice for Immigrants
To understand global migration, it is thus important to understand the root causes that motivate people to migrate, often against their own desires.
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National Migration Week Toolkit - Justice for Immigrants
The Holy See Press Office published the Message of Pope Francis for the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) to be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with the theme: “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.”
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Important TPS (Temporary Protected Status) Information:
The Department of Homeland Security is extending the re-registration periods for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations of El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan.
The 18-month re-registration period under the TPS designation of:
El Salvador now runs through March 9, 2025;
Haiti now runs through Aug. 3, 2024;
Honduras now runs through July 5, 2025;
Nepal now runs through June 24, 2025;
Nicaragua now runs through July 5, 2025; and
Sudan now runs through April 19, 2025.
We will publish a Federal Register notice for this re-registration extension soon.
IMMIGRATION STORIES TO READ AND SHARE
In the Name of Compassion (shorthandstories.com)
The Journey of Aden Batar
Hope Border Institute