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A program of the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc.

Services for foreign born in Dallas–Fort Worth

Building bridges, bridging cultures, building communities. Compassionate immigration legal services for low-income neighbors across DFW.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit A program of the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc.
OLAP Recognition Held by the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc.
Licensed Attorney Supervision Cases are supervised by a full-time licensed attorney.

Who we are

A place of welcome, safety, and support.

DFW Immigrant Law Center is a program at the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

As a lay organization, we aspire to live the gospel message by serving Christ in poor immigrants with love, respect, justice, hope, and joy — and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.

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Get connected

Three ways to build a bridge

Whether you need help, want to lend your expertise, or are looking for a way to give back, there is a place for you here.

Our Team

Our team is a group of leaders and advocates who are invested in generating community awareness and philanthropic support for the well-being of our community.

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Our Program

We provide immigration legal services as a program of the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc., which is recognized by the Department of Justice Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP). Services are supervised by a full-time licensed attorney.

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Get Involved

Our volunteering program plays a vital role in empowering newcomers and settlers within the community. Your time and talent make the work possible.

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Our programs

Legal help that meets people where they are.

From asylum and family petitions to DACA renewals and naturalization, our program helps foreign-born individuals through the Department of Justice Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) recognition held by the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc. — and through the immigration system beyond it.

  • Asylum & refugee protection
  • Family-based petitions and reunification
  • DACA renewals
  • Citizenship and naturalization support
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OLAP Recognition Held by the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc.

What guides us

The values behind the work

Our vision, mission, and volunteer program, in the center's own words.

Your help is always highly appreciated!

A place of welcome, safety, and support for immigrants and refugees. Your gift — of time, talent, or treasure — keeps that door open.