Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Immigration Services

The Department is designed to assist and guide clients through the immigration process in an effective and professionally caring manner. The Department advocates for and helps all qualified persons in the following areas: Immigration Family Based Visa Petitions United States Citizens can petition for a spouse, children (including stepchildren under the age of 18), parents and brothers and sisters. A Legal Permanent Resident can petition for spouse and unmarried children. Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") VAWA protects the victim(s) of abuse by allowing abused/battered persons and/or their children to self-petition for permanent residence without the danger of relying on the abuser's participation in the process. Naturalization/Citizenship Renewal of Permanent Resident Cards Temporary Protected Status for Central Americans