Centro Hispano Milwaukee (Council for the Spanish Speaking, Inc.)
CHM has been providing education and community services for over 54 years in the Milwaukee community, specializing in the areas of immigration and citizenship. This organization is BIA recognized and accredited.
Counties served: |
Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, Waukesha |
Detention Facilities Served: |
Dodge Detention Facility (WI) |
Services Provided
Are immigration legal services provided? |
Yes |
Areas of immigration legal assistance: |
Adjustment of Status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship |
Types of immigration legal services provided: |
Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS |
Other areas of legal assistance: |
Consumer, Debt/Credit/Bankruptcy, Disability, Education, Foreclosure, Health, Nonprofit Organizations, Public Benefits, Taxes, Veterans |
Non-legal services: |
Administrative advocacy (CIS/ICE/CBP), Citizenship / Civics classes, ESL, Language services, Referrals to other services, Social services |
Populations served: |
Detained individuals, Domestic Violence Victims, Individuals who are not in legal immigration status, Individuals with criminal histories, Individuals with physical/mental disabilities |
Languages spoken: |
English, Spanish |
Access to a commercial interpreting service or language bank: |
Yes |
Nominal fee charged? |
Yes |
Staffing Information
Number of attorneys on staff: |
0 |
Is organization BIA recognized? |
Yes |
Number of fully accredited BIA representatives on staff: |
0 |
Number of partially accredited BIA representatives on staff: |
2 |
Number of paralegals/legal workers on staff: |
0 |
Additional Details
Pro Bono opportunities? |
Yes |
Network affiliations: |
Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), YWCA |
Volunteering
Volunteer Coordinator |
Kay MacKenzie
(414) 384-3700
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