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IMMIGRATION SERVICES (IS)

Guiding Newcomers Toward Stability, Safety, and Opportunity

Pacific Gateway Center (PGC) is proud to be a Department of Justice–recognized agency providing comprehensive immigration and social services to immigrants, refugees, asylees, parolees, and other vulnerable populations across Hawai‘i.

 

Our multilingual team delivers trusted, culturally responsive support to help individuals and families navigate complex immigration systems and access the resources they need to thrive. Whether you are seeking legal guidance, work authorization, public benefits, or support after a crisis, we are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

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Services We Provide:

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  • Legal guidance on asylum, green cards, naturalization, TPS/UHP support, and family-based petitions

  • Case management for refugees, parolees, and asylum seekers

  • Referrals to accredited legal service providers and immigration attorneys

  • Assistance with housing, public benefits (SNAP, MedQuest, etc.)

  • Employment readiness, ESL, and cultural orientation

  • Survivor-centered support for victims of human trafficking

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All Hands In
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2024 at a Glance:

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  • 310 individuals supported after the Maui wildfires, including LEP clients in disaster recovery

  • 700+ people reached through immigration-related workshops and housing/tax/legal clinics

  • 40+ outreach events across four islands

  • 96 uninsured clients enrolled in health coverage through the Kaiser Health Access Program

  • Clients received help with rent, USCIS filing fees, green card medical exams, and bus passes

  • Life-changing success stories, including a former client now employed as a PGC Immigrant Specialist

From urgent needs to long-term self-sufficiency, PGC’s Immigration Services are a vital bridge for Hawai‘i’s foreign-born residents. We believe in dignity, opportunity, and the power of community — and we’re here to help you build your future.

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