The Texas Workforce Commission is taking action to implement the new law around the COVID-19 Stimulus Bill and processing unemployment insurance claims caused by current pandemic. Follow the Governor’s website at https://gov.texas.gov for up-to-date information on state policies. If you…
Equal Justice Center (EJC) in Austin can offer general information, basic advice, and further referrals to low-income workers about any employment law questions, including unemployment benefits and other COVID-19-related issues. Telephone: (512) 474-0007 Website: https://www.equaljusticecenter.org/ Texas Rio Grande Legal…
American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties, continues to urge authorities to release individuals awaiting immigration hearings from crowded detention centers. Of late, the group has directly appealed to Immigration and Customs…
Immigration Court Helpdesk at the San Antonio Immigration Court is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. For further assistance, please contact American Gateways at 210-521-4768 or TEXT 210-920-0206. Mesa de Ayuda de la Corte de Inmigración esta temporalmente cerrada debido a…
AUSTIN–American Gateways, which provides legal help to low-income immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties, has curtailed in-person services in the face of the COVID-19 crisis to safeguard the health of their clients and staff. “But our most serious…
American Gateways’ offices are temporarily closed to the public. We will take applications for services by phone only. Austin: 512-478-0546 x 200 San Antonio: 210-521-4768 x 232 Waco: 254-230-0382 x 264
Statement on Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling from Rebecca Lightsey, executive director, American Gateways, which provides legal aid to low-income immigrants from offices in San Antonio, Waco and Austin: “The divided court’s move lets the government proceed with its shameful…
Rebecca Lightsey, executive director of Austin-based American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties, commented Wednesday on judicial action stopping a national plan that could keep refugees from resettling directly in Texas: “Judge…
Rebecca Lightsey, Executive Director of Austin-based American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in 23 Central Texas counties, commented Thursday on news reports that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has decided against continuing to let refugees from abroad settle in…
American Gateways warns that thousands of immigrants may show up for immigration court in San Antonio the day after Thanksgiving, best known as the shopping day Black Friday. “Thousands of people seeking federal permission to stay in the U.S. had…
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
*By Appointment Only
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.
