Volunteer Guide
International House
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The International House is a provider of direct services to the growing international population in Charlotte. We are a nonprofit organization that promotes international understanding and serves immigrants in need.
Counties served: | Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Davidson, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union |
Services Provided
Are immigration legal services provided? | Yes |
Areas of immigration legal assistance: | Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) |
Types of immigration legal services provided: | Filings with USCIS, Representation before the Immigration Court |
Non-legal services: | Citizenship / Civics classes, ESL, Language services, Referrals to other services |
Populations served: | Individuals who are not in legal immigration status, Individuals with criminal histories, Individuals with physical/mental disabilities, Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender |
Languages spoken: | Bosnian, Croatian, English, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish |
Access to a commercial interpreting service or language bank: | Yes |
Nominal fee charged? | Yes |
Other information: | Mailing address: P.O. Box 5429, Charlotte, NC 28299 |
Staffing Information
Number of attorneys on staff: | 2 |
Is organization BIA recognized? | Yes |
Number of fully accredited BIA representatives on staff: | 0 |
Number of partially accredited BIA representatives on staff: | 1 |
Number of paralegals/legal workers on staff: | 1 |
Additional Details
Pro Bono opportunities? | Yes |
Network affiliations: | American Immigration Lawyers Association, Immigration Advocates Network, Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy |
Volunteering
Volunteer Coordinator |