Hogar Immigrant Services, Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington

Mission Statement

Hogar Immigrant Services responds to the Church's call for social justice by "welcoming the stranger" to this country (Matthew 25:35), regardless of ethnicity, religion, nationality, or ability to pay.

Our goal is for immigrants to achieve self-sufficiency and to participate fully in the greater community. We achieve this goal by offering a combination of legal consultation & representation; English-language instruction & other educational programs; naturalization assistance; and social services.

Hogar Immigrant Services is a leader in providing high-quality services at a fair cost in the Diocese of Arlington. We accomplish this through the continued generosity of our donors and through the dedicated service of our well-trained staff and volunteers.

Description

Legal Services
The Legal Services team aims to reunite families separated due to their immigration status and to assist people to obtain immigration status in order to work legally and provide for their families. The legal department assists clients with adjustment of status, consular processing, naturalization, NACARA, relative petitions, TPS, VAWA, and many others applications, as well as representation of clients before immigration officers and the Immigration Court.

New clients are seen through intake on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Clients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis and must arrive before 9:30AM.

Education Services
The Education department offers four levels of English classes to adults at numerous sites throughout the Diocese. The year-round classes are held mornings, evenings, and weekends to accommodate the studentsÃ?? busy lives. Volunteer instructors teach survival English skills using a curriculum developed by staff specifically for adults in the Washington, DC metro area. Citizenship classes are also offered at several locations for immigrants preparing to take the naturalization examination.

To learn about classes in your area call:
(703) 534-9805 x 222.

Social Services
The Social Services department provides clients with emergency financial assistance and emergency food support. This department serves the community with information and referrals, to help them find solutions to a wide variety of concerns including healthcare, legal representation, employment discrimination, housing, public benefits, mental health, education, and shelter.

To contact Social Services call (703) 443-2481.

Program Type

Immigration Program

Denominational Affiliation

Catholic

Organizational Partner

Catholic Charities