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You should consult with an attorney about your options. If your visa is not employment-based, Latino Memphis Immigrants Rights Defense Center may be able to help. Please attend the New Client Intake Sessions which take place Monday and Tuesday afternoons only and have a cost of $100. The appointment is meant to be a short screening to determine whether the attorney can potentially help you. Please call or text 901.410.0195 or send an email to derechos@latinomemphis.org to make an appointment.
Latino Memphis doesn’t take these type of cases, please review our list of additional legal resources to find an organization that may be able to assist you. See a full list of legal resources.
Given the recent migration policies, prevention is the best option. You can find alternatives that Mexicans have to preserve, protect and, if necessary, transfer money and assets to their community of origin. This is part of a new initiative “Better be prepared” by the Mexican Consulate.
We can provide you with a general understanding of what takes place when a person has been detained by I.C.E. However, some cases can vary.
Please contact The Immigrant Rights Defense Center at Latino Memphis, call or text 901.410.0195 or send an email to derechos@latinomemphis.org to make an appointment as soon as possible.
Make an appointment with Latino Memphis Immigrants Rights Defense Center and we’ll see if you have any options. Please call or text 901.410.0195 or send an email to derechos@latinomemphis.org.
Latino Memphis doesn’t take traffic ticket cases, however, we provide resources about other organizations that have attorneys in the staff that can help you. See a full list of legal resources.
Buy your home in Mexico while living abroad
The Immigrant Rights Defense Center at Latino Memphis can help you with your DACA renewal application. You will need to bring your initial application if you have it, (if your DACA expired more than 12 months ago, you must include all the information and evidence that you submitted with your initial application) your current work authorization card, your social security card, and a money order for the filing fee of $495.00.
To apply for your DACA renewal please make an appointment with Immigrant Rights Defense Center, call or text 901.410.0195 or send an email to derechos@latinomemphis.org.
If you ever had DACA, you can renew. If you have never had DACA, the government is not currently accepting new applications. The Immigrant Rights Defense Center at Latino Memphis can help you with your DACA renewal application. You will need to bring your initial application if you have it, (if your DACA expired more than 12 months ago, you must include all the information and evidence that you submitted with your initial application) your current work authorization card, your social security card, and a money order for the filing fee of $495.00.
To apply for your DACA renewal please make an appointment with Immigrant Rights Defense Center, call or text 901.410.0195 or send an email to derechos@latinomemphis.org.
Yes, Latino Memphis can consult with you in reference to your immigration case to assess if our attorneys can help you or if we need to refer you to one of our partner organizations.
Most people who wish to become clients of Derechos must attend a “New Client Intake.” These appointments occur on Monday and Tuesday afternoons only and have a cost of $100. The appointment is meant to be a short screening to determine whether the attorney can potentially represent you. To make an appointment with Immigrant Rights Defense Center, call or text 901.410.0195 or send an email to derechos@latinomemphis.org
Yes, Latino Memphis has immigration attorneys with law degrees who are licensed to represent clients before the Memphis Immigration Court and before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Get to know the attorneys at Latino Memphis!
No, Latino Memphis does not help staffing agencies with recruitment.
Yes, submit your job post for free to post on the Latino Memphis website, however, donations are welcomed
We have a list of Memphis job openings on our website. Latino Memphis does not have the capacity to assist with staffing or job applications. If you need access to a computer, Latino Memphis is able to provide a computer on-site.
No, Latino Memphis does not provide TN Identifications or any cards of identification. If you need TN identification then you can go to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV).
Yes, we do provide translation services for the community. We are able to translate at Latino Memphis but do not do off-site translation. You must be able to present yourself at our location in order for the translation service to be provided. We are able to translate documents but you must book an appointment at El Centro.
Everyone is welcome to walk-ins but for direct services (such as SNAP, passport, insurance,etc.) you must make an appointment. The appointments for direct services can be made in person or by calling, texting or reaching out to us on Facebook or WhatsApp.
Yes, we do handle DACA renewal cases but they are by appointment. DACA recipients, or any inquiries, should contact the direct line of Derechos at 901.410.0195.
Yes, Latino Memphis does help with school registration but it must Shelby County Schools. We are able to help students that will be returning to school (1st-12th grade). If your child is going to Pre-K or Kindergarten, they must go to the parent welcoming center or their designated school.
Yes, we provide tax services the end of January through the month of April. Call, text or reach out to us on Facebook or WhatsApp for more information.
Yes, we provide low-income clinic referrals.
Yes, we have a list of different shelters in Memphis with the requirements of each shelter.
Yes, the process may take up to 2 hours. We have to ask for a dispatch to come to Latino Memphis and if you need a translator please let us know. You must schedule an appointment for these services. The service has no cost, but if you use a translator a donation is suggested.
Certain services do have cost, if you have any questions regarding the services you are in need of, feel free to call, text or reach out to us on Facebook or WhatsApp.
Yes, we have immigration attorneys on site, but if you are looking for any civil, laboral, or criminal case lawyers, you can call, text or reach out to us on Facebook or WhatsApp for any references.
We do not have a food bank at Latino Memphis, but we do have a list of different sites throughout the city of Memphis in which you could stop by for nutritional assistance.
Yes, we assist with filling out the U.S. Passport application and creating the appointment with the United States Postal Services (USPS) online for another day. You must bring the child’s birth certificate, social security number, identification of parents that appear on the birth certificate, and there is a fee of $15 for the first application and $10 for each additional. Both parents do not have to be present for the process at Latino Memphis but will have to be at the USPS appointment along with the children.
Yes, you can make an appointment for SNAP applications via online or in office. Social Security numbers, birth certificates, proof of rent or mortgage, proof of income, and MLGW bill are required for the application process.
Yes, if you need help with filling out and submitting the Coverkids (For pregnant women) and Tenncare (For children who are U.S. citizens or have been residents for 5 or more years)
To make an appointment with Immigrant Rights Defense Center, call or text 901.410.0195 or send an email to derechos@latinomemphis.org
It depends on the volunteer activity we have going on at the moment. We can let you know if the project you’re interested in has a minimum age requirement.
Sure! Just let us know and we’ll work with you.
There are plenty of opportunities: from helping around the office to assisting during special events (e.g., dental clinics, tax advice, computer education). There’s always something different going on.
No. If you don’t speak Spanish, don’t worry. We can facilitate a volunteer opportunity that fits your talents.
Please allow 24 to 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) for Latino Memphis to review your job post submission. We reserve the right to refuse a posting as stated in our disclaimer. After approval, your position will be posted on the website.
No, Latino Memphis does not receive applications nor are we involved in collecting data from any interested applicants. Applicants must contact the employer directly. All hiring is done directly between the job applicant and the employer. Latino Memphis does not screen applicants for qualifications or work authorization. The Latino Memphis Job Center is a community resource which solely promotes job opportunities.
Latino Memphis does not accept job postings from third-party agencies, alternative financial service providers or staffing agencies. Latino Memphis reserves the right to refuse a posting. We will not post jobs that appear to discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or gender.
It is a free service! Latino Memphis believes that this service drives Memphis forward and everyone benefits from this community resource. However, Latino Memphis is a nonprofit organization and as such, we look for community support to be able to serve our mission. Latino Memphis would gladly accept a donation after you have submitted your job opening!