Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) provides lawful permanent residency to eligible children dealing with juvenile court.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Immigrant Youth in Foster Care: Special Immigrant Status If you are an immigrant who is in foster care, this fact sheet explains a Federal law that can help you become a legal permanent U.S. resident and get a green card.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Español
Greencards For Youth in Foster Care or Guardianships This pamphlet contains legal information, but it should not be considered legal advice and is not a substitute for speaking with a lawyer.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
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French / Français
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Spanish / Español
How to get a Green Card If You Are Undocumented Learn about the eligibility requirements for getting a green card if you are in foster care or not.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Request for a Fee Waiver
(Separate Website)
If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee for your application, you can request a fee waiver.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
If you have a case in immigration court; Read this before you take legal advice
(Separate Website)
Read these tips to prevent you from being a victim of immigration fraud.
By: Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
Is Your Lawyer Licensed to Practice? You should check to make sure your lawyer is licensed to practice before you hire them to represent you. Find out what you can do!
By: Lawhelp NY
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
USCIS Information to Avoid Immigration Scams
(Separate Website)
This section of the USCIS website provides information on how to avoid scams, common scams, form filing tips, how to report immigration scams, and much more.
USCIS Application Service Centers
Learn more about what the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) service centers and how to contact them.
By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
USCIS Civil Surgeons Locator
(Separate Website)
Most applicants for adjustment of status are required to have a medical examination. The medical examination must be conducted by a civil surgeon who has been designated by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Use this website to find a civil surgeon in your area.
By: U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Court Interpreter
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Justice: Executive Office of Immigration Review
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Spanish / Español
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Immigration Law Glossary
(Separate Website)
This is a glossary of commonly used words and phrases when talking about immigration law. Definitions for each word and phrases are provided.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Immigration Rights and Services Manual
(Separate Website)
This manual provides important information on the rights and services available to immigrants in New York City.
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
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Spanish / Español
Immigration Forms
(Separate Website)
Visit this website to download and learn more about the application process and charges for different types of immigration forms.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to Complain About Lawyers and Judges in NYC
(Separate Website)
An overview of how to file complaint against a Lawyer or Judge in NYC. Outlines client's rights and responsibilities.
By: City Bar Justice Center
Education Not Deportation: Guide for Undocumented Youth in Removal Proceedings
(Separate Website)
This guide is intended to aid certain undocumented students and their lawyers to fight effectively throughout a removal (deportation) proceeding. This guide has been written specifically for students who have already sought all other options to avoid deportation, but we believe the information in this guide is valuable to all undocumented students and their attorneys.
By: Asian Law Caucus
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