Omar Welfare Association
About Omar Welfare Association
For low-income families trying to stay steady in Houston, immigration paperwork is rarely just paperwork. Omar Welfare Association helps with affordable legal representation for cases like asylum, VAWA, U visas, family-based petitions, naturalization, TPS, DACA renewals, and deportation defense, so people are not left to sort it out alone. It also offers health education, shelter referrals, citizenship classes, job referral, Texas benefits forms, and hot food, which makes the support feel rooted in real life, not just in a case file.
OWA stands out because its help does not stop at immigration filings. Alongside legal services, it offers women’s reproductive health education, preventive care awareness, and referral-based community support that includes shelter referrals, citizenship classes, job referral, Texas benefits forms, and hot food.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Immigration legal services
Affordable assistance with immigration cases for low-income individuals and families.
Family-based immigration petitions
Help with Form I-130 petitions and supporting documents for family members.
Green card applications
Adjustment of status and consular processing assistance, including Form I-485 and Affidavit of Support guidance.
Citizenship and naturalization
Help with Form N-400, civics test preparation, interview coaching, fee waivers, and disability-related medical exemptions.
Asylum applications
Help with Form I-589, evidence gathering, asylum interviews, and immigration court representation.
Temporary Protected Status and humanitarian parole
Help with Form I-821, work permit applications, and renewal deadlines for eligible applicants.
Work permits and employment authorization
Help with Form I-765 for asylum seekers, TPS holders, DACA recipients, and certain pending green card applicants.
DACA renewals
Assistance with DACA renewal applications and work permit renewals.
Victims of crime and domestic violence legal help
Support for U Visa and VAWA self-petitions, with related work authorization and pathways to permanent residency.
Removal defense and deportation assistance
Help with cancellation of removal, bond hearings, motions to reopen, asylum hearings, and immigration appeals.
Extension of stay in the U.S.
Help with extension-of-stay filings using Form I-539 or Form I-129 and supporting documents.
Community health education
Health education, preventive care awareness, access to wellness resources, and workshops focused on women’s reproductive health.
Shelter referral services
Referrals to emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and long-term housing assistance.
Community support services
Citizenship classes, job referral, Texas benefits forms, hot food, and rental assistance referrals.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
OWA's mission is to empower low-income families to have access to affordable legal representation.
Who they serve
Low-income individuals and families, especially immigrants, newcomers, and people with limited resources.
How your donation helps
- Immigration legal advocacy and services, including asylum, U Visa, and VAWA cases
- Community health education and workshops
- Women’s reproductive health outreach and educational resources
- Shelter referrals and related community support services
Our story
Omar Welfare Association was established in 2020 as a non-political, non-governmental, non-profit organization for low-income families and individuals. Founded by Kiran Ahmed, it was built to provide affordable immigration legal help, along with health education and other support services for underserved communities.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Omar Welfare Association’s services.
People with limited resources can call the hotline, email the organization, or submit the contact form to schedule an appointment. Eligibility is determined by reviewing income, assets, citizenship, residency, and the legal issue.
Events
Free Legal Clinic At PAGH
March 11, 2023Free legal clinic.
Omar Welfare Health Awareness
August 17, 2024Health awareness event.
Health Fair With FLAS Organization
October 8, 2024Health fair event.
Women Wellness Event At PAGH
October 27, 2024Women wellness event.
Kinsman Lutheran Church Christmas Event At FLAS
December 7, 2024Christmas event.
MASCON Event At George R Brown Convention Center
December 18, 2024Event at George R. Brown Convention Center.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Omar Welfare Association has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Licensed attorney volunteers for pro bono legal presentation and representation
- General volunteers
- Law student interns
- Volunteers for educational, vocational, and recreational training
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does someone qualify for OWA services?
OWA serves people with limited resources. Eligibility is based on income, assets, citizenship, residency, and the legal issue.
What immigration cases does OWA help with?
OWA helps with asylum, family-based petitions, green card applications, citizenship and naturalization, TPS, work permits, DACA renewals, U Visa and VAWA matters, removal defense, deportation assistance, and extension of stay cases.
Does OWA provide support beyond immigration cases?
Yes. OWA also offers community health education, preventive care awareness, women’s reproductive health workshops, shelter referrals, citizenship classes, job referral, Texas benefits forms, hot food, and rental assistance referrals.
How can a person request help?
A person can call the hotline, email the organization, or submit the contact form to schedule an appointment.
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