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Opening Doors International Services

Published on Aug 07, 2019

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Opening Doors International Services

Legal Aid and Other Services for Immigrants
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Typical Issues Faced by Immigrants

  • Language Barriers
  • Legal Needs
  • Employment Assistance
  • Navigating School Systems
  • Trafficking
  • Poverty
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Solutions for Stressors

  • Getting the legal issues handled often relieves huge amounts of stress on immigrant families
  • Counseling services for families and children to reduce anxiety.
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2200 N Bell Ave.
Denton, TX 76209

Mission Statement:
Offer humanitarian, legal immigration, and naturalization services to families and individuals in North Texas.

Services available for families in Denton and surrounding counties.

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There is a $40 consultation fee for intake.
Each service offered has it's own fee dependent on the amount of work involved.

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Some of the Services offered

  • Residency Applications and Renewals
  • Citizenship Application
  • Work Permits
  • DACA Renewals
  • Power of Attorney for Guardianship
  • Assorted family services
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Only organization in Denton offering legal services specifically to immigrants

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Funding

  • 75-80% of funding comes from client fees
  • Regular Donors, Members of the Board, and donations from local churches makes up the bulk of the rest

Grants

  • Working toward grants to make citizenship process free for clients
  • Another for helping refugees who have been granted asylum through the citizenship proces
  • Receives Assistance from the Mexican Consulate for assisting Mexican Citizens

Currently services 500 Families a year

with Grants that could include up to 350 more

Offers many volunteer opportunities

Bilingual is helpful

but not necessary

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No education required
They will train you

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Happy to have interns!
Flexible internships based on what you want to accomplish

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