American
Gateways
WWW.AMERICANGATEWAYS.ORG
314 E. HIGHLAND
MALL BLVD., STE. 501
AUSTIN TX 78752
PHONE: 1.512.478.0546
FAX:
1.512.476.9788
Services: Offers
legal services and representation to
Refugees seeking asylum in the US, including
immigrants currently detained in the US
Victims of domestic abuse seeking residency
and work authorization Victims of violent
crimes, including trafficking, seeking
residency and work authorization Immigrants
who are filing for family-based visa
petitions, applications for adjustment of
status and US citizenship
Hours: Monday –
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Must
meet federally-defined poverty guidelines.
No legal residency required.
Languages:
Spanish always available; arrangements can
usually be made for other languages
Directions: Take
Airport Road east and turn Right on Highland
Mall Boulevard.
Bus Routes: 10, 7,
339, 320, 350
Catholic Charities of Central Texas
WWW.CCCTX.ORG
1817 EAST 6TH
STREET PHONE: 1.512.651.6100
AUSTIN, TX 78702
1.866.464.9494
Services: Assists
U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents
and other immigrants with family
reunification applications, employment
authorization documents, applications for
lawful permanent residency, and provides
special assistance to immigrant survivors of
domestic violence and other crimes.
Hours: Call for
appointment and walk-in information. Initial
consultation is $35.
Eligibility:
Eligibility for benefits under the law is
based upon current Immigration Legislation
and/or the policies set forth by the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Service.
Individuals seeking assistance with
immigration and/or citizenship inquiries are
encouraged to schedule an initial
consultation, which costs $25. No legal
residency required..
Languages: Spanish
Directions:
Located at the corner of 6th and Chicon.
Bus Routes: 21, 22
Equal
Justice Center
HTTP://WWW.EQUALJUSTICECENTER.ORG
510 CONFRESS AVE.
AUSTIN TX 78704
PHONE: 1.512.417.0007
Services: : A
non-profit employment justice and civil
rights organization. Contains the Central
Texas Immigrant Worker Rights Center
(CTIWoRC) which provides a weekly Worker
Rights Clinic for low-income and immigrant
workers; Legal Advocacy to recover unpaid
wages; Tuesday evening worker meetings; an
8-week Leadership Course for workers who
wish to serve as Worker’s Rights Advocates;
and various other projects of education and
advocacy for day laborers, low-income or
migrant workers.
Eligibility: No
legal residency required.
Languages: Spanish
Directions: On
Congress between 5th and 6th.
Foundation Communities Tax Centers
3036 S. 1ST STREET
PHONE: 1.512.447.2026
AUSTIN TX 78702
INFO@FOUNDCOM.ORG
Services: In
addition to housing assistance, Foundation
Communities offers free income tax
preparation to low income individuals and
families.
Schedule: Contact
2-1-1 for site location and schedule
information during the tax filing season.
Eligibility:
Individuals are eligible for free tax
preparation if they have an annual income of
$25,000 or less, or a family income of
$50,000 or less a year in a family of 4. The
family income limit rises $5,000 for each
additional family member. No legal residency
required.
Languages: English
and Spanish
Immigration Counseling and Outreach Services
5555 N. LAMAR,
SUITE E-100
AUSTIN TX 78751
PHONE:
1.512.467.9816
Services: Provides
legal referrals, immigration counseling,
help with papers; Refugee Resettlement
Program.
Intake Procedure:
Line up at 8:00 a.m. (Monday - Friday) to
register with agency. Registration requires
a $35 money order. This registration will
last for 6 months, during which you can
receive help as many times as needed.
Eligibility: Low
income only. No legal residency required.
Languages:
Spanish, Vietnamese
Directions: Lamar
just south of Koenig Lane.
Bus Routes: 339,
1L, 1M, 101, 481
Office
of the Austin Police Monitor
HTTP://WWW.CI.AUSTIN.TX.US/OPM/
1520 RUTHERFORD
LANE
AUSTIN, TX 78767
BLDG 1 STE 2.200A
PHONE: 1.512.974.9090
FAX: 1.512.974.6306
POLICE.MONITOR@CI.AUSTIN.TX.US
Services: The
Police Monitor is an independent office of
the City of Austin which investigates
alleged violations of policy by the Austin
Police Department. The OPM reviews
complaints, monitors Internal Affairs
investigations, and works to foster trust
between citizens and the APD. Trained staff
and a Complaint Interviewer can assist in
the complaint process. Complainants may opt
to participate in mediation with the officer
and a neutral mediator.
You may file a
Complaint by phone, fax, email, or in
person.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.
– 5 :30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Eligibility:
Anybody may file a complaint.
Languages:
Complaint forms available in English and
Spanish on the OPM website
Directions: Take
IH35 Exit 241 toward Rundberg Lane, from the
northbound IH35 access road, turn right onto
Rutherford.
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Refugee
Services of Texas
REFUGEESERVICESTEXAS.TRIPOD.COM/AUSTIN.HTM
3710 CEDAR ST. BOX
8
AUSTIN TX 78705
PHONE:
1.512.472.9472
RSTAU@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Services
Reception and Placement: Assistance for
refugees during their initial resettlement
period of adjusting to a new life in the
United States. Long-Term Case Management:
Help for up to 5 years for individuals and
families who continue to struggle with their
long term adjustment. Greenleaf Refugee
Service Program: Education, Mental health
counseling, and workshops for refugees and
asylees. Employment services: Job training
and placement for refugees and asylees.
Outreach with victims of trafficking:
Education on identifying victims and
research for improving coordination of
services among law enforcement and NGO.
Immigration services: Assistance for clients
with adjustment of legal status,
citizenship, and filing petitions for
overseas relatives. Pro bono services
provided on an as needed basis.
Hours: Monday –
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 Eligibility:
Must have refugee status or be eligible to
apply for refugee status.
Languages:
Spanish, French, Burmese, Karen, Kiswahili,
Kirundi, Hindi, Russian, and Vietnamese.
Other languages may be available.
Directions: Cedar
street between W. 35th and W. 38th Street.
Bus Routes: 21,
22, 151, 982, 983, 987
Texas
Advocacy Project
WWW.WOMEN-LAW.ORG
PO BOX 833 PHONE:
1.512.476.5377
AUSTIN, TX
78767.0833
INFO@TEXASADVOCACYPROJECT.ORG
Services:
Provides free legal representation for
victims of domestic abuse.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. –
5 :30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Eligibility: Not
available
Languages: Not
available
Directions: Not
available
Bus Routes: Not
available
Texas Rio
Grande Legal Aid
WWW.TRLA.ORG
4920 N. I-35
AUSTIN, 78751
PHONE: 1.512.374.2700
FAX: 1.512.447.3940
Services: There
are three dozen different practice areas in
which TRLA attorneys specialize, including
community economic development, federal
taxation, real estate, civil rights,
environmental justice, low-wage workers,
displaced workers, workers compensation,
public benefits, disaster assistance,
federally subsidized housing, mortgage
foreclosure, bankruptcy, wills and estates,
torts and general civil litigation, border
issues, immigration, human trafficking,
international child abduction, elder law,
children’s rights, and foster youth.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, by appointment
only.
Eligibility: Low
income only. No legal residency required for
most services.
Languages: Spanish
Directions: Not
available
Bus Routes: 37,
320
University of Texas School of Law
Immigration Clinic
WWW.UTEXAS.EDU/LAW/ACADEMICS/CLINICS/IMMIGRATION/
EDUARDO MARABOTO,
ADMINISTRATOR
PHONE:
1.512.232.1292
E-MAIL:
EMARABOTO@LAW.UTEXAS.EDU
The Clinic
accepts cases through individual requests
for assistance and referrals from
organizations serving low-income persons
with immigration issues.
Services: The
clinic represents clients seeking asylum
based on political persecution or religious,
ethnic or gender-based violence in their
home countries, as well as victims of
domestic violence here in the United States
seeking benefits under the Violence Against
Women Act (―VAWA‖). The clinic also defends
long-time permanent residents and other
immigrants facing deportation, sometimes
petitioning for their release from detention
as well as handling their cases on the
merits. In addition, the clinic represents
individuals born abroad who claim United
States citizenship through their parents but
whose status has not been recognized by
immigration authorities.
Hours: Not
available
Eligibility: Low
income
Languages: Not
available
Directions: Not
available
Bus Routes: Not
available
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
WWW.VLSOCT.ORG
816 CONGRESS
AVENUE, SUITE 701
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78701
PHONE: 1.512.476.5550
FAX:
1.512.322.0764
Note: Do not call
for legal help. See the website or attend a
clinic. Does not handle immigration cases.
Services
Free Legal Advice
Clinics Child care, Spanish translation,
security, and free parking are provided.
Please arrive Between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00
p.m. No advice is available for criminal
matters. At clinics, you can also apply for
free representation from Texas Rio Grande
Legal Aid. Monday night clinic is held at
Martin Middle School, 1601 Haskell Street,
Austin, Texas 78702 Wednesday night clinic
is held at Webb Middle School, 601 E. St.
Johns Avenue, Austin, Texas 78752
Pro Se Divorce
Clinics VLS has six assisted pro se
(self-representation) divorce clinics that
run continually throughout the year,
including specialized clinics in Spanish and
for victims of domestic violence.
Eligibility:
Income requirements depend upon case. No
legal residency required.
Languages: Spanish
translation available
Workers Defense Project
WWW.WORKERSDEFENSE.ORG
1417 W. 51ST
STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78756
PHONE: 1.512.391.2305
FAX: 1.512.391.2306
INFO@WORKERSDEFENSE.ORG
Services:
Provides legal services to address workplace
abuse faced by immigrant workers.
Hours: 9am to 5pm,
Monday to Friday. Call for an appointments
first. No walk-ins accepted.
Eligibility: No
legal residency required.
Languages: Spanish
Directions:
Located at 51st and Burnet
Bus Routes: 10, 15
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