August 31, 2017 AUSTIN, TX – American Gateways is elated that U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia has temporarily enjoined key parts of S.B. 4, Governor Greg Abbott’s signature anti-immigrant law, less than two days before it would have gone into…
Come join American Gateways for a celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month at St. James’ Episcopal Church! This will be a fun-filled evening, including great music, food from local immigrant-owned businesses, beer and wine, and an award ceremony. We look forward…
June 16, 2017 AUSTIN, TX – American Gateways is relieved to learn that the Trump Administration will continue to implement the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program initiated by former President Obama. The DACA program has created opportunities for…
June 7, 2017 AUSTIN, TX – American Gateways is pleased to announce that, as of June 5, 2017, our Waco satellite office is now operating full-time. First opened on a part-time basis in January 2017, our Waco office aims to…
June 2, 2017 AUSTIN, TX – American Gateways is encouraged by the recent news that the cities of Austin and San Antonio as well as the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) have filed suit to stop Governor…
May 9, 2017 AUSTIN, TX – On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB4, the “sanctuary cities bill” into law. Among other things, this bill gives law enforcement officials the discretion to inquire as to the immigration status of anyone…
There will be an asylum clinic at the American Gateways Austin office on Saturday, May 20th. The clinic will be held from 9am to noon. Also, we are seeking volunteers to help out!
American Gateways is spreading the word on two upcoming free clinics in Central Texas. The first is on Sunday, May 7th and will be held at St. Mary’s of the Visitation in Lockhart, TX. The other is on Sunday, June…
March 6th, 2017 AUSTIN – Today President Trump released his revision of his initial Executive Order banning migrants from predominantly Muslim countries. The new Executive Order continues to impose “extreme vetting” on immigrants and visitors from six Muslim-majority countries. It also continues…
March 6, 2017 AUSTIN – American Gateways is pleased to announce that, effective today, Rebecca Lightsey will take the helm of the organization as permanent Executive Director. Rebecca brings decades of experience in Austin nonprofit leadership to the organization, having previously served…
314 E. Highland Mall Boulevard, Suite 501
Austin TX 78752-3733
Phone:(512) 478-0546 ext. 200
Fax:(512) 387-2650
2300 W. Commerce Street, Suite 313
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone:(210) 521-4768 ext. 232
Fax:(210) 625-6797
2323 Columbus Avenue, Suite C
Waco, Texas 76701
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Phone:(254) 230-0382
Fax:(512) 387-2650
American Gateways conducts screenings for services on a walk-in basis. Screenings are done at the Austin office from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Screenings are conducted at the San Antonio office from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. No appointment is necessary at either location.
American Gateways is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
