Welcome to East Texas Legal Aid. As a nonprofit organization, we're honored to help individuals and families build brighter futures through immigration services, including green cards, citizenship, and family petitions. Our team is committed to making every person feel heard, valued, and supported.
From a first work visa to the day you raise your right hand, we handle the legal groundwork so you can focus on your family.
We assist U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents with petitions to help eligible family members obtain immigration benefits. Our services may include preparing and filing family-based petitions and helping clients understand the steps and documentation required throughout the process.
We provide assistance to individuals seeking U.S. citizenship through naturalization or other citizenship-related processes. We help clients understand eligibility requirements, prepare their applications, and navigate the process from filing through the interview and decision.
We assist individuals and families with immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processes for those seeking to enter or remain in the United States for qualifying purposes. We help clients understand the appropriate visa process, required documentation, and steps involved in applying through USCIS or a U.S. consulate.
We provide assistance with other immigration matters handled by USCIS and U.S. consulates, depending on the client’s circumstances and eligibility. Our goal is to help individuals understand their options, prepare the necessary documentation, and navigate the immigration process with confidence and clarity.
East Texas Legal Aid was built on a simple idea: immigration status shouldn't decide whether a family gets to stay together. We work with clients from every background, every country of origin, and every stage of the process.
Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or you're preparing for your citizenship interview, our team meets you where you are — and stays with you until the process is done.
Our mission is to help immigrants understand their rights, navigate the legal process with confidence, and pursue lawful pathways that create greater stability and opportunity for themselves and their families.
We are committed to providing honest guidance, quality legal representation, and compassionate service every step of the way.
East Texas Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization created to provide trusted, affordable immigration legal services to individuals and families throughout East Texas. We understand that navigating the U.S. immigration system can be overwhelming, and that many people face these challenges without knowing where to turn for reliable legal guidance.
At East Texas Legal Aid, we believe that access to trusted legal representation should not depend on a person's income, language, or country of origin. Every case represents someone's future, and we are honored to stand alongside our clients as they work toward safety, security, and the opportunity to build a better life in the United States.
Reach out for a consultation, or stop by the office. We respond to every inquiry within one business day.
903.539.7965
9am–5pm — hours may vary, call to schedule
Tell us a bit about your situation and preferred language, and our team will follow up to schedule a time.