Immigration Legal Services

Intake Process

Immigration counseling begins with a consultation appointment. If you are a new client, please fill out the following intake form and a staff member will contact you to evaluate your case and schedule an appointment if needed:

General Immigration Intake Form

If you need assistance completing the intake packet please contact one of our Immigration counselors at 920-272-8234.

Reach

Catholic Charities Immigration Services reaches out to all 16 counties of the Diocese of Green Bay. Consultations are performed in Green Bay and at LEAVEN in Menasha. We offer in person, phone and virtual appointments depending on your location and preference.

Pricing

All Immigration services are based on a fee schedule based on service provided. Intial consultation fee is assessed at time of consultation. Future fees will be discused during the consultation appointment based on each individual case. Catholic Charities fees are in addition to the filing fees U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services charge.

License/Accreditations

Our counselors are partially accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying United States immigration laws. Partial accreditation means our immigration counselors can practice before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), but not before the Board of Immigration Appeals or Immigration Judges. In addition, we are affiliated with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), which provides consultation and legal advice on cases when needed. This is done by immigration attorneys.

Supporting Immigrants and Refugees During Uncertain Times

As the Catholic Church and Catholic Charities, we are called to welcome the stranger and care for our brothers and sisters. This can be challenging during uncertain times; times of change in elected officials, policy changes, and anti-immigrant rhetoric in the media/social media. We stand with refugees and immigrants.

Here is how we do so. All are welcome. The church is a safe place.

Advocacy with elected officials:

• Immigration legal services
• Refugee support services
• Mental health counseling services
• Financial health services
• Adoption & pregnancy support services
• Information & referral services

For more information about Catholic Ministries Serving Migrants and Refugees, visit https://www.usccb.org/migrationministries.

At Catholic Charities, during initial appointments with staff, we will ask about legal status to help us ensure that we are connecting individuals and families with the best match for services. All information remains confidential.

Resources

1. For Individuals & Families
   Information on this page is to help you be aware of general principles in law and how the law protects your rights. The use of materials does not in any manner constitute a professional-client relationship between Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay’s immigration legal services team and the user. The information on this site is not intended as legal advice or as a substitute for legal advice of your own counsel. It is encouraged that all users consult their immigration attorney or accredited immigration professional about their unique case.

What you can do now:

A. Potential Changes to Immigration Policies in 2025 – What to Expect

B. Safety plan: Family Safety Plan document

C. Important Information to Share with Trusted Person:

i Banking information (English)

ii. Children's Health (English)

iii. Information on Lease (English)

iv. Insurance information (English)

v. Medical treatment information (English)

vi. Medications list (English)

vii. Standard monthly bills (English)

E. Additional online resources: Individual and Family Resources

Seek Support as Needed: Catholic Charities provides immigration legal services as well as mental health counseling. Please contact us at CharitiesGB@gbdioc.org or call us at 920-272-8234 to learn more and get support.

2. For Parishes & Schools
   What parishes and schools can do to help educate and spread awareness to their communities, students, and parishioners about supporting immigrants and refugees, how it relates to Catholic Social Teaching, and what we can do at a local level.

Educate:

A. (USCCB – Post-Election FAQs Handout)

Validate the Feelings and Experiences of Immigrants: Stress and fear surrounding potential policy changes is real. Encourage individuals to talk to an immigration attorney or accredited immigration professional about their situation to ensure that they are receiving information from trusted sources. Catholic Charities does have accredited immigration professionals on staff. To schedule an appointment, individuals can call (920) 272-8234.

3. For Community Members
   Additional ways those in our communities can get involved and educate themselves and others when it comes to supporting immigrants and refugees.

Be Informed: This resource includes frequently asked questions related to the 2024 Election such as: “How are the election results expected to impact refugee resettlement and immigration?”, “What rights do noncitizens have in the United States?” and more. (USCCB – Post-Election FAQs)

Sign Up for Justice for Immigrants Notifications: Get news/policy updates, calls to action/advocacy, and information on everything related to migration and the Catholic Church. (Justice for Immigrants – Sign Up Page)

Volunteer: There are opportunities to get involved with Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations serving immigrants and refugees. (Catholic Charities – Volunteer Page)

Contact Us

Interested in learning more, scheduling an appointment or need assistance filling out the intake form? Please Contact Us.