The information in "Going to Court" is the result of a collaboration between the New York State Unified Court System and the LawHelp NY Consortium. Additional information can be found at www.nycourthelp.gov.
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 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
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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
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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
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
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