Immigration Legal Services

Church World Service Houston is proud to offer a variety of Immigration Legal Services to area clients. Our staff includes licensed attorneys and experienced paralegals who will evaluate your case and offer available solutions. Please see our immigration programs below.

We are currently operating by appointment only. To initiate a consultation, please email us at texaslegalhelp@cwsglobal.org or call 346-200-9951.

| Afghan Allies

Church World Service provides legal services to Afghan allies and family members who entered the United States during and after 2021. These services include assistance with Permanent Residence, Work Permits, Asylum, Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Petitions for Alien Relatives, Humanitarian Parole and Family Reunification. Our staff includes speakers of Dari and Pashto.

| Cuban and Haitian Entrants and Asylees

Church World Service Houston’s legal program includes assistance to Cuban and Haitian nationals in the United States, including providing Know Your Rights sessions and preparation of Work Permits. Our staff includes speakers of Spanish and interpretation for other languages is available.

| Unaccompanied Minors

Unaccompanied minors who are released may benefit from Church World Service’s immigration legal services. Our legal staff with evaluate your case and present options to obtain lawful status in the United States. Such options may include obtaining relief in Immigration Court or status through USCIS.

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Immigration Legal Services


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Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Elizabeth DeFrance, J.D.

Associate Director for Immigration Legal Services

Iva Panayotova, J.D.

Staff Attorney

Birendra Chhetri

Immigration Counselor

Kristen Pollock

Paralegal

Khovaja Samir Seddiqi

Paralegal

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CWS is committed to showing welcome and providing steadfast support to refugees, immigrants, asylum-seekers and other uprooted people within the United States, who are seeking safety and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

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Operating Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Phone: 346.200.9951
Email: Houston@cwsglobal.org

Integration Programs, Immigration Legal Services, and Extended Case Management: 6100 Hillcroft Ave, Suite 501, Houston, TX 77081