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Immigration Legal Services
Providing low cost, high quality immigration legal services to individuals and families in SC.
Our Services
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Family Based Petitions
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Citizenship/Naturalization
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Adjustment of Status (Green Card)
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Renewal of Permanent Resident (Green) Card
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Employment Authorization Document
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Removal of Conditions on Residency
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I-601/I-601A Waivers
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Fiance(e) Visas
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DACA
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TPS
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U Visa Applications
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VAWA
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FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)
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Advance Parole/Travel Documents
Immigration Office Locations
Greenville/Berea Office
2300 Old Buncombe Road Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 274-0141
Charleston Office
127 St Philip St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 388-0089
Hilton Head Island Office
Please note that our Hilton Head Island office is now closed.
For assistance, please contact our Charleston office at
(843) 388-0089
We look forward to continuing to serve you.
Our Staff
Greenville/Berea Office Staff:
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Vanessa Garcia Quinones, Esq.
Director of Immigration Services
vgarcia@charlestondiocese.org
864-331-2619
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Beatriz Vega
Administrative Assistant
bvega@charlestondiocese.org
864-274-0141
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Blenda Suarez
DOJ Accredited Representative
bsuarez@charlestondiocese.org
864-365-0047
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Omarys Lopez
DOJ Accredited Representative
olopez@charlestondiocese.org
864-331-2620
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Charleston Office Staff:
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Claudia Haire
Executive Administrative Assistant
chaire@charlestondiocese.org
843-388-0089 - Extension 1
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Andrea Penafiel
Assistant Director of Immigration Services
DOJ Accredited Representative
apenafiel@charlestondiocese.org
843-388-0089 - Extension 2
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Kimberly Tovar
DOJ Accredited Representative
843-388-0089 - Extension 3
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Evelyn Palomo-Siliezar
Immigration Attorney
epalomo-siliezar@charlestondiocese.org
843-388-0089 - Extension 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can receive help at Catholic Charities?​
We serve people of all nationalities, religions, and immigration statuses. You do not need to be Catholic to receive our services.
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Do the services have any cost?
Yes, we do charge a nominal fee to cover administrative expenses for our services. However, we work to keep costs affordable and, in some cases, we may offer discounts or financial assistance based on the individual’s financial situation. You will always be informed of the cost before starting any process.
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Are your representatives legally authorized to provide immigration services?
Yes. Our team includes two (2) attorneys and four (4) representatives accredited by the Department of Justice (DOJ), authorized to provide legal assistance on immigration matters.
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How can I make an appointment?
You can schedule an appointment by calling our office. We recommend calling in advance, as appointments fill up quickly.
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Can you help me if I have a court hearing?
We do not offer representation in immigration court. If your situation requires representation, we will try to connect you with an attorney who can assist you.
