YMCA International Services

The YMCA was created by young people trying to navigate their way in a new city, far from family, friends, and a familiar way of life. Welcoming and engaging newcomers has remained an important part of the YMCA movement, with Y’s around the world providing individuals and families the integration support they need to better transition into their new communities.

YMCA International Services is a unique center of the YMCA of Greater Houston that delivers client-centered programs to refugees, immigrants and other vulnerable populations to advance their economic independence, social integration and civic participation. The Y helps newcomers restore hope, build stability, create opportunity and change futures. YMCA International Services is continuously recognized as a leader in the Houston immigrant community.

General Immigration Resources

• For general information about immigration, please go to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website.
• If you have a pending case with USCIS and a receipt notice, you can check your case status here.
• If you have an Immigration Court date pending, you can call to check your status at (800)-898-7180.
• If a member of your family has been detained, you can locate them here.
• If you have moved and need to change your official address with the government, please go here.
• For general legal resources, including immigration resources, visit www.texaslawhelp.org.
• Contact us at 713-758-9280 for more questions or to schedule an appointment.

Other Resources

• Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Immigrants, Department of State
• Office of Refugee Resettlement, Department of Health and Human Services
• United Nations High Commission on Refugees
• National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants