Legal Assistance
Immigration Legal Services
Our mission is to provide quality immigration legal services to those in need and to advocate for social justice and immigrant rights. We aim at equitable access to legal services, fostering and preserving the family structure through family reunification, and promoting self-esteem through acquisition of legal status.
The Immigration and Legal Services (ILS) of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County was established in 1976 in response to the growing number of immigrants moving to the Bay Area. Program staff are committed to helping individuals understand the immigration law and to know their rights under the law. The program provides a broad range of immigration counseling and representation to immigrants and their families.
Our agency is recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and our staff members are accredited to provide a broad range of immigration counseling and representation to immigrants and their families.
QUICK LinksEligibility
Low to moderate-income residents of Santa Clara County.
Services
Immigration legal services for immigrant individuals and their families
Legal Permanent Resident/ Green Card,
US citizenship, Immigrant Relative Petition
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA)
Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA)
U-Visa
Contact
(408) 468-0100
Legal Consultations
For legal consultations, please call our receptionist at (408) 468-0100 about our consultation procedure. Please be ready with your Full Name, Phone Number, and Email Address (if you have one). Immigration Attorneys or Department of Justice Accredited (DOJ) Representatives will be calling clients according to their place on the consultation list of clients provided to them by our receptionist. Consultation is $50. We accept debit or credit card payments. Consultation fees are not refundable. We do not guarantee we will take your case. We serve low to moderate income clients. In order to verify that you meet our income guidelines, Immigration Attorney or DOJ Accredited Representative may ask (1) your tax return from last year (Form 1040) (2) bring and show proof of current income (for example, a recent pay stub, a letter from your employer or a Notice of Action from the County if you are receiving public benefits), in a future one-on-one meeting.
Office Locations
Catholic Charities Main Office
2625 Zanker Road, Suite 201
San Jose, CA 95134
Phone
(408) 468-0100
Catholic Charities in Gilroy
7415 Eigleberry , Ste. 102 &103
Gilroy, CA 95020
Clients must be residents of Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill
Phone
(408) 842-4808 (immigration)