2014 CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL SURVEY

IMMIGRATION AND
REFUGEE SERVICES

OVERVIEW

HOW OUR NETWORK SERVES

Catholic Charities agencies across the country have

been providing services to immigrants and refugees for
more than 100 years. Through our work with these vulnerable populations, we are familiar with the economic
and political forces that cause people to seek a better
life in this country. Catholic Charities strives to support
these populations by offering a variety of services ranging from translations to employment training.

394,724
total immigration and refugee client services provided by 126
agencies in 48 states.

325,679
immigration services provided by 73 agencies ranging from legal
assistance to community outreach.

WHY OUR NETWORK SERVES

69,045

69,909

refugees served by 82 agencies including initial and post-resettlement aid. 17,424 refugees achieved self-sufficiency through Catholic
Charities services last year.

443,952

40,635

refugees sought initial asylum in the U.S. in 2013.

immigrants assisted with family visa, citizenship and DACA applications, providing the opportunity for stability, reunification and
permanency.

youth submitted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival

(DACA) applications in 2013.

4.2 million

blacklogged visas intended to reunite families.

WHO OUR NETWORK SERVES

Sources: Department of Homeland Security and the Department

of State.
The information provided in this report comes from the Catholic Charities
USA 2014 Annual Survey. In 2014, 150 of 177 Catholic Charities agencies
and affiliates responded to the survey. The survey is conducted and compiled by researchers at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at
Georgetown University. Full citations for national statistics available upon
request; please contact Advocacy@CatholicCharitiesUSA.org.

20%

CHILDREN

6%

SENIORS

74%

ADULTS

Reflects clients for whom age is identified.

The mission of Catholic Charities USA is to exercise leadership in assisting its membership, particularly the diocesan Catholic Charities
agencies and affiliate members, in their mission of service, advocacy and convening.

2014

ANNUAL SURVEY

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES

IMMIGRATION SERVICES

IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE OUTCOMES

The majority of Catholic Charities immigration services assist with applications

and legal proceedings. Additional immigration services include application free
aid, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and community organizing.

6,877 immigrants

Number of Agencies Providing Specific Immigration Services

17,424 refugees

106
100
100
73
72

Citizenship Applications
Screening Assessment/Counseling
Family Visa Petitions
Legal Representation
DACA Applications

68
74

Community Outreach Presentations

took the oath of citizenship in 2014 through the

assistance of Catholic Charities.

served by Catholic Charities agencies achieved

self-sufficiency as measured by stable lodging
and employment.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In 2014, Catholic Charities agencies also served:

Other

30,375 people

49 agencies

experienced surplus community

need and maintained waiting lists
for immigration services.

educated through community

outreach presentations.

REFUGEE SERVICES

2,384

192,393

migrant workers

undocumented persons

In 2014, 48 agencies partnered with

more than 438 parishes and congregations to sponsor refugees.

While 66 Catholic Charities agencies assist refugees with initial resettlement

services, 78 have post-resettlement programs including legal assistance and
skills training. dditional refugee services helping families integrate after resettlement include cultural orientation, financial education and assistance, housing
assistance, independent living skills development and family programming.
Number of Agencies Providing Specific Refugee Services

62
58
53
51
47
46
45
10
48

Interpreter Services
Job Placement
Employment Training
Outreach
Counseling
English as a Second Language
Legal Services
Matched Savings Program
Other

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