CCLSJ was founded as an act of collaboration between the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus, the Diocese of Camden, and lay ministers. We seek to promote justice for the poor and marginalized in the City of Camden and throughout Southern New Jersey. Together with our partners at HNCM, and in cooperation with the Bishop of Camden, we strive to provide essential services through our legal ministry to the immigrant community and the working poor.

The Immigration Program of the CCLSJ is recognized by the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals to provide low-cost immigration services for those unable to afford a private attorney.

The Immigration practice includes:

• Family Immigration Petitions for relatives
• Citizenship
• Asylum
• Work Authorization
• TPS
• Suspension of Deportation
• Cancellation of Removal
• Immigration Court Cases
• Consultations on all Immigration Matters
• VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
• Affidavits of Support
• U-Visa
• DACA / “Dream Act”

Advocacy and Training
In addition to direct representation of individuals, CCLSJ coordinates the Southern Division of the New Jersey Immigration Policy Network. In this capacity CCLSJ advocates for a fair and humane immigration policy that ensures respect, dignity, and justice for all newcomers to the United States.

Our activities include:

• Conduct educational symposiums, conferences, and seminars for attorneys, health care providers, social service agencies, and the general public;
• Monitor legislation affecting immigration policy;
• Advocate local, state, and federal officials for fairness to newcomers.

Community Services	Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal) Immigration Services Legal Assistance
Health Services	Crisis / Safety Domestic Violence
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Atlantic County Camden County Cumberland County

Last Updated: 01/31/23