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Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Federal & Local Administrative Agencies - (4)
Immigration Courts - (1)
Your Rights in Court - (2)
Filing a Complaint - (2)
Appeals - (1)
  Federal & Local Administrative Agencies
 
   Understanding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees citizenship, lawful permanent residency, family- and employment-related immigration applications, employment authorization, inter-country adoptions, asylum and refugee status determinations, replacement immigration documents, and foreign student authorization.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Executive Office for Immigration Review (Separate Website)
This office is responsible for adjudicating immigration cases. Visit their website to learn more.
By: United States Department of Justice
  
   
   Service Centers and the National Benefit Center for New York (Separate Website)
If you need have a question regarding your application or petition, contact this office.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Understanding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in charge of the Border Patrol, customs officers, and immigration inspection officers at all ports of entry to the United States. Through those offices, CBP inspects people coming into the United States and enforces immigration and customs law at the ports of entry.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Immigration Courts
 
   List of New York State Immigration Courts (Separate Website)
Find out more about each court by clicking on their profile.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
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  Your Rights in Court
 
   How Do I Get a Court Interpreter? (Separate Website)

By: New York State Unified Court System

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Punjabi / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
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  Filing a Complaint
 
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Court Interpreter (Separate Website)
If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration court interpreter follow the directions in this resource.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Judge's Conduct (Separate Website)
If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration judge follow the directions in this resource.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
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  Appeals
 
   Board of Immigration Appeals (Separate Website)
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws.
By: Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
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Citizenship through Military Service
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (Separate Website)
The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces exercises worldwide appellate jurisdiction over members of the armed forces on active duty and other persons subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
By: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
  
   
   United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Separate Website)
The Court provides veterans an impartial judicial forum for review of administrative decisions by the Board of Veterans' Appeals that are adverse to the veteran-appellant's claim of entitlement to benefits for service-connected disabilities, survivor benefits and other benefits such as education payments and waiver of indebtedness. In furtherance of its mission, the Court also seeks to help ensure that all veterans have equal access to the Court and to promote public trust and confidence in the Court.
By: United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
  
   
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Consumer Rights of Immigrants
Federal & Local Administrative Agencies - (2)
Filing a Complaint - (1)
Your Rights in Court - (14)
  Federal & Local Administrative Agencies
 
   Understanding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees citizenship, lawful permanent residency, family- and employment-related immigration applications, employment authorization, inter-country adoptions, asylum and refugee status determinations, replacement immigration documents, and foreign student authorization.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Understanding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in charge of the Border Patrol, customs officers, and immigration inspection officers at all ports of entry to the United States. Through those offices, CBP inspects people coming into the United States and enforces immigration and customs law at the ports of entry.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
back to top      
 
  Filing a Complaint
 
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Court Interpreter (Separate Website)
If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration court interpreter follow the directions in this resource.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
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  Your Rights in Court
 
   Immigrants' Rights in Family Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
An overview of Immigrants rights when dealing with Family Court. Includes Q&A of several issues you might encounter in family court and how to deal with them.
By: Legal Information For Families Today

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   The Rights of Immigrants in Family Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
If you are an immigrant who has to go to family court learn more about what rights you are entitled to.
By: Legal Information for Families Today

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   How Do I Get a Court Interpreter? (Separate Website)

By: New York State Unified Court System

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Punjabi / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Information in Spanish, Chinese, French, Korean, Russian, Wolof, and Haitian Creole (Separate Website)
A list of court resources in various languages, including information about how to obtain a court interpreter.
By: New York State Unified Court System

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   How Do I? (Separate Website)
Provides answers to many questions.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   Board of Immigration Appeals (Separate Website)
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws.
By: Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   Service Centers and the National Benefit Center for New York (Separate Website)
If you need have a question regarding your application or petition, contact this office.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   Board of Immigration Appeals (Separate Website)
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws.
By: Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   List of New York State Immigration Courts (Separate Website)
Find out more about each court by clicking on their profile.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Service Centers and the National Benefit Center for New York (Separate Website)
If you need have a question regarding your application or petition, contact this office.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
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Criminal Charges and Immigration
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   Executive Office for Immigration Review (Separate Website)
This office is responsible for adjudicating immigration cases. Visit their website to learn more.
By: United States Department of Justice
  
   
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Court Interpreter (Separate Website)
If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration court interpreter follow the directions in this resource.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Judge's Conduct (Separate Website)
If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration judge follow the directions in this resource.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   How Do I Get a Court Interpreter? (Separate Website)

By: New York State Unified Court System

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Punjabi / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Information in Spanish, Chinese, French, Korean, Russian, Wolof, and Haitian Creole (Separate Website)
A list of court resources in various languages, including information about how to obtain a court interpreter.
By: New York State Unified Court System

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Spanish / Español
  
   
   List of New York State Immigration Courts (Separate Website)
Find out more about each court by clicking on their profile.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Service Centers and the National Benefit Center for New York (Separate Website)
If you need have a question regarding your application or petition, contact this office.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Understanding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in charge of the Border Patrol, customs officers, and immigration inspection officers at all ports of entry to the United States. Through those offices, CBP inspects people coming into the United States and enforces immigration and customs law at the ports of entry.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Understanding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees citizenship, lawful permanent residency, family- and employment-related immigration applications, employment authorization, inter-country adoptions, asylum and refugee status determinations, replacement immigration documents, and foreign student authorization.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
back to top      
 
Deportation & Removal
Federal & Local Administrative Agencies - (4)
Immigration Courts - (1)
Appeals - (1)
Your Rights in Court - (2)
Filing a Complaint - (3)
  Federal & Local Administrative Agencies
 
   Understanding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees citizenship, lawful permanent residency, family- and employment-related immigration applications, employment authorization, inter-country adoptions, asylum and refugee status determinations, replacement immigration documents, and foreign student authorization.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Service Centers and the National Benefit Center for New York (Separate Website)
If you need have a question regarding your application or petition, contact this office.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Understanding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in charge of the Border Patrol, customs officers, and immigration inspection officers at all ports of entry to the United States. Through those offices, CBP inspects people coming into the United States and enforces immigration and customs law at the ports of entry.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Executive Office for Immigration Review (Separate Website)
This office is responsible for adjudicating immigration cases. Visit their website to learn more.
By: United States Department of Justice
  
   
back to top      
 
  Immigration Courts
 
   List of New York State Immigration Courts (Separate Website)
Find out more about each court by clicking on their profile.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
back to top      
 
  Appeals
 
   Board of Immigration Appeals (Separate Website)
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws.
By: Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
back to top      
 
  Your Rights in Court
 
   Immigrants' Rights in Family Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
An overview of Immigrants rights when dealing with Family Court. Includes Q&A of several issues you might encounter in family court and how to deal with them.
By: Legal Information For Families Today

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   How Do I Get a Court Interpreter? (Separate Website)

By: New York State Unified Court System

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Punjabi / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
back to top      
 
  Filing a Complaint
 
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Court Interpreter (Separate Website)
If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration court interpreter follow the directions in this resource.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Judge's Conduct (Separate Website)
If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration judge follow the directions in this resource.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
back to top      
 
Discrimination, Immigrant Rights, & Your Right to information in your language
Your Rights in Court - (1)
Filing a Complaint - (3)
Immigration Courts - (1)
Federal & Local Administrative Agencies - (4)
Court Information - (1)
Getting Help at the Courthouse - (1)
Appeals - (3)
  Your Rights in Court
 
   How Do I Get a Court Interpreter? (Separate Website)

By: New York State Unified Court System

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Punjabi / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
back to top      
 
  Filing a Complaint
 
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Court Interpreter (Separate Website)
If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration court interpreter follow the directions in this resource.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Judge's Conduct (Separate Website)
If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration judge follow the directions in this resource.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
back to top      
 
  Immigration Courts
 
   List of New York State Immigration Courts (Separate Website)
Find out more about each court by clicking on their profile.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
back to top      
 
  Federal & Local Administrative Agencies
 
   Executive Office for Immigration Review (Separate Website)
This office is responsible for adjudicating immigration cases. Visit their website to learn more.
By: United States Department of Justice
  
   
   Service Centers and the National Benefit Center for New York (Separate Website)
If you need have a question regarding your application or petition, contact this office.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Understanding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in charge of the Border Patrol, customs officers, and immigration inspection officers at all ports of entry to the United States. Through those offices, CBP inspects people coming into the United States and enforces immigration and customs law at the ports of entry.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Understanding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees citizenship, lawful permanent residency, family- and employment-related immigration applications, employment authorization, inter-country adoptions, asylum and refugee status determinations, replacement immigration documents, and foreign student authorization.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
back to top      
 
  Court Information
 
   Courts Guide and Info: Bronx County This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
The information found here includes the address, phone numbers, hours, directions and more for Bronx County Supreme Court, Criminal Court, Civil Court (Housing and Small Claims), Family Court and Surrogate's Court.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
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  Getting Help at the Courthouse
 
   How to Find Help at the Courthouse (Separate Website)
Information on the best way to get help at the courthouse from the clerk and from other special offices located at certain courts.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
back to top      
 
  Appeals
 
   Appellate Courts (Separate Website)
The Appellate Courts hear and determine appeals from the decisions of the Trial Courts. Click to figure out where to go if you need to appeal your case.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   How Do I? (Separate Website)
Provides answers to many questions.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   Information in Spanish, Chinese, French, Korean, Russian, Wolof, and Haitian Creole (Separate Website)
A list of court resources in various languages, including information about how to obtain a court interpreter.
By: New York State Unified Court System

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Spanish / Español
  
   
back to top      
 
Getting Permanent Residence (Green Card)
Federal & Local Administrative Agencies - (4)
Immigration Courts - (1)
  Federal & Local Administrative Agencies
 
   Understanding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees citizenship, lawful permanent residency, family- and employment-related immigration applications, employment authorization, inter-country adoptions, asylum and refugee status determinations, replacement immigration documents, and foreign student authorization.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Service Centers and the National Benefit Center for New York (Separate Website)
If you need have a question regarding your application or petition, contact this office.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Executive Office for Immigration Review (Separate Website)
This office is responsible for adjudicating immigration cases. Visit their website to learn more.
By: United States Department of Justice
  
   
   Understanding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in charge of the Border Patrol, customs officers, and immigration inspection officers at all ports of entry to the United States. Through those offices, CBP inspects people coming into the United States and enforces immigration and customs law at the ports of entry.
By: Lawhelp NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
back to top      
 
  Immigration Courts
 
   List of New York State Immigration Courts (Separate Website)
Find out more about each court by clicking on their profile.
By: US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
  
   
back to top      
 
 
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