Immigration

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Our not-for-profit agency is accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). This program helps persons of low to medium resources apply for immigration status and assists those who are having difficulties with their U. S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) cases.

Our services help reunite families by helping with paperwork for individuals who are U.S. citizens and those with legal residency secure residency for their spouse and/or children.

Our Immigration Program provides quality service to people of all faiths and nationalities.  Started by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1995, Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas has assisted thousands of people to gain Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) status and obtain U. S. Citizenship. Our statistics reflect positive outcomes in helping numerous people achieve a better lifestyle in the U.S.A.  Our BIA accredited representatives meet with clients daily in Salina office and schedule appointments in Hays and Manhattan once each month.

Our agency specializes providing benefit eligibility determination for citizenship, work authorizations and other related services including:  Family immigration applications and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). 


Our office is recognized by the United States Board of Immigration Appeals. Immigration Attorney Karen Couch is in charge of the Immigration program.  If Karen is unable to assist with a particular immigration need, she will make the appropriate referral.

• family Visa petitions
• family unity
• residency renewals
• citizenship
• consular processing
• green card renewals
• work permits
• waivers
• referrals to other service agencies
• translation (immigration related)
• notary public (as available)
• faxes (as available)
• photocopies (as available)