Fiel Houston Inc
About Fiel Houston Inc
FIEL Houston is the kind of organization that meets immigrant youth and families where the pressure is real, whether that means figuring out college applications, handling immigration forms, or getting through a Know Your Rights training. It also stands with people in the harder moments, including immigration court representation and appeals for those facing deportation. For donors, that means helping keep practical, everyday support close to the communities that need it most.
What sets FIEL Houston apart is that it is immigrant-led and stays close to the full arc of community life, from higher education access to legal help to civic engagement. A student can get help with FAFSA or TAFSA, and a family member can also get support with citizenship preparation, DACA, TPS, or deportation defense.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Higher education access and college advising
Guidance for students applying to college, scholarships, FAFSA, and TAFSA.
Educational trainings
Training for staff, counselors, Independent School Districts, and higher education educators who support undocumented, first-generation, and other underrepresented students.
Civic engagement and advocacy
Voter registration, community organizing, call centers, meetings with government officials, and advocacy for immigrant communities.
Immigration consultations and form assistance
Personalized immigration consultations and help with immigration forms, including citizenship, family petitions, DACA renewal, and TPS renewal.
DACA, TPS, and Advance Parole assistance
Support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Temporary Protected Status, and Advance Parole applications.
Citizenship preparation
Support for naturalization applications and civics test preparation.
Deportation defense
Legal support for people facing deportation, including immigration court representation and appeals.
Know Your Rights trainings
Community forums and Know Your Rights trainings for immigrant youth and families.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
FIEL Houston advocates for immigrant youth and families, works for fair laws, supports access to higher education, and provides assistance with immigration forms.
Who they serve
Immigrant youth and families, especially undocumented students and first- and second-generation Americans in Houston and Texas.
Their impact
- Helped bring Jose Escobar back to the U.S. as a permanent resident after his deportation.
How your donation helps
- Fight deportations
- Cover operational costs
- Support immigration legal assistance and advocacy
- Support tangible policy changes for immigrant families and students
Our story
FIEL Houston grew out of the Espinosa family’s own immigration experience and early work on behalf of immigrant students. Olivia Espinosa immigrated from Mexico City to the United States in 1991, and the family later helped fight for in-state tuition for undocumented students in Texas in 2001, joined the local DREAMer movement in 2005, and founded FIEL in 2007 in a southwest Houston living room with five other college students.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Fiel Houston Inc’s services.
People seeking help can call 713-364-3435, use the contact page, or visit the office at 6300 Irvington Blvd in Houston. The DACA intake form asks applicants to fill it out in all caps, and the FAQ says people with legal questions should come to the office.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
FIEL Houston, for families and their education...
They made me feel very confident in their abilities, and knowledge.
They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process of my DACA.
Thanks! for helping former members and survivors of La luz del mundo cult to make justice and get immigration advice. To us your support was crucial and because of that we expanded our message not only in Houston and The United States but internationally.
Events
We Have a Dream Summit
April 11, 2025A summit connecting students with resources, organizations, counselors, admissions staff, and community outreach partners to support college preparation and higher education goals.
Special screening of Dreamer Cinderella
December 1, 2025A fundraising screening held with all proceeds donated to FIEL Houston.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Fiel Houston Inc has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Office work
- Field work
- Rapid response teams
- Court observers
- Community outreach
- Interning at FIEL
Recognition & press
In the media
- Texas Tribune, Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants' rights org over political speech
- Houston Chronicle, FIEL Houston grows as beacon of information for Dreamers
- CW39, FIEL speaks out about VAWA fraud victims in Houston
- Click2Houston, FIEL representatives highlight issues impacting Houston's immigrant families
- Houston Chronicle, Houston is strong: Rapper Trae tha Truth and FIEL hold pro-immigration rally in East End Wednesday
- Texas Standard, recent coverage of ICE activity featuring FIEL and Cesar Espinosa
- Houston Chronicle, Family of Houston teen shot while burying pet guinea pig pleads for police action
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does FIEL help students with higher education?
FIEL helps students navigate college applications, scholarships, FAFSA, and TAFSA, with support for undocumented, first-generation, and other students seeking higher education.
What immigration services does FIEL provide?
FIEL offers immigration consultations, help with immigration forms, DACA, TPS, Advance Parole, citizenship preparation, and deportation defense.
Does FIEL offer trainings for schools and educators?
Yes. FIEL offers trainings for staff, counselors, ISDs, and higher education educators.
How can someone get started with DACA intake?
The DACA intake form should be filled out in all caps, and people can contact FIEL or visit the office for help.
Can people with legal questions get answers by phone?
According to the FAQ, people with legal questions need to come to the office.
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