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.
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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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
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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
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Chinese / 中文
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French / Français
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Korean / 한국어
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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
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