About the Catholic Migration Office (CMO)
Founded in 1971 in response to Pope Paul VI's call for the care of immigrants, the Diocese of Brooklyn's Catholic Migration Office now welcomes thousands of immigrants each year. Since its inception, the office has served immigrants from at least 167 countries who, collectively, speak more than 80 languages.
Our programs are open to immigrants of all faiths and are considered by our clients to be respectful, dignified, safe, and professional. With no money ever spent on advertising, the hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have come through our doors have done so at the suggestion of others who were well served by the Catholic Church.
Read on about our history, ask a question, view the photo gallery, and take a look at our frequently asked questions about our services.
Contact Us
Catholic Migration Office
1258 65th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 236-3000
Fax: (718) 256-9707
New office
Catholic Migration Office
51-27 Queens Boulevard
Woodside, NY 11377
Phone: (718) 651-5490
Fax: (718) 651-3267
FAQs
How do you get a green card?
The law changes often; please contact our office at (718) 236-3000 for the current requirements.
Do you have to be Catholic to use your services?
Not at all. We're called the "Catholic Migration Office," because we're Catholic. We welcome Christ in all of our neighbors, Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
What is the difference between a refugee and an immigrant?
A refugee leaves his or her own country because of persecution and seeks asylum in the United States. An immigrant voluntarily leaves his or her native country to make a new start in the United States, not because of persecution but for many other reasons. An immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, but a refugee wants to return home when the political situation improves.