Families Beware! Immigration and Deportation Notice
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains what categories of non-citizens could be at risk for deportation, and what steps you could take to protect yourself.
By: Families for Freedom
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Collateral Consequences Calculator
(Separate Website)
A calculator designed as an aid to legal research for judges, attorneys and legal academics. It can provide a preliminary overview of the collateral consequences associated with sections of the New York State Penal Law, and can be used as a way of seeing the big picture and beginning the process of determining the varied consequences of criminal charges.
By: Columbia Law School
Immigrants and Pleas In Problem-Solving Courts: A Guide For Non-Citizen Defendants and Their Advocates
(Separate Website)
This resource provides information on problem-solving courts and how they can give some defendants a chance to participate in rehabilitation
programs and rejoin their communities rather than face time in jail or prison.
By: New York State Defender's Association Immigrant Defense Project
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Immigration in the Criminal Justice System Flowchart
A visual explanation of the immigration consequences at each stage of criminal proceedings.
By: New York State Defenders Association - Criminal Defense Immigration Project
Understanding the Immigration Consequences of Your Criminal Charges This resource provides information if you are an immigrant who wants to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or a citizen and have been charged with a crime.
By: New York State Defender's Association Immigrant Defense Project
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The Consequences Of Criminal Charges For Immigrants: A Reentry Perspective Noncitizen defendants face a unique set of barriers to reintegration into society following their interaction with the criminal justice system. This resource provides information about these barriers.
By: New York State Defenders Association - Criminal Defense Immigration Project
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Alert for Lawful Permanent Residents with Criminal Records Considering Applying for U.S. Citizenship
(Separate Website)
A Guide for Lawful Permanent Residents with criminal convictions who are considering applying for citizenship. The guide explains which offenses may create barriers to citizenship or lead to deportation proceedings. Please consult with an attorney before filing any paperwork.
By: New York State Defenders Association - Criminal Defense Immigration Project
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Frequently Asked Questions About Naturalization: Reporting Your Crime History On Your Application
This resource discusses the need to always provide accurate information regarding your criminal history on your naturalization applications.
By: American Immigration Law Center
Advisory: Past Criminal Matters Could Bar TPS Eligibility
(Separate Website)
Information on how criminal convictions/dispositions can affect TPS eligibility, and when convictions could trigger detention or deportation.
By: New York State Defenders Association - Criminal Defense Immigration Project
What to Do if you are Arrested or Detained by Immigration
(Separate Website)
Information on your rights, what steps you can take, and what you might expect, if you have been arrested or detained by immigration.
By: National Immigration Law Center
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What to do if you get arrested by Immigration
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides information on how to prepare for an arrest by immigration, how to find someone who has been arrested, how to request release from detention and on bond related issues.
By: CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project
Dealing With ICE After a Raid or Arrests: Some Suggestions This resource explains some important steps to take after a raid or arrest with ICE.
By: Detention Watch Network
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Detainees with Minor Children: Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This resource explains what you can do if you or someone you know has been detained and/or deported and have minor children.
(Please Note: some forms may be Florida specific)
By: Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center
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I Am In Immigration Detention...What Are My Rights?
(Separate Website)
This resource explains your rights when approached by the police an immigration officials.
By: National Immigration Project
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How to Apply to the Department of Homeland Security for Release from Immigration Custody
(Separate Website)
This booklet is for certain individuals in the custody of DHS who do not qualify under the law to ask an Immigration Judge to lower their bonds but who may qualify to ask the Immigration and Naturalization Service to set bonds in their cases or to let them leave the detention center without paying bonds.
By: Florence Immigration and Refugee Rights Project
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What To Tell Family Members Who Call You This resource points out steps families can take after they speak with the person that has been detained. It also provides tips as to what to tell your family member.
By: Detention Watch Network
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If you have been detained by ICE find out how you can complain effectively If you have been detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), it is possible that you may have complaints about access to attorneys and legal materials, conditions of confinement, or other issues. This document will give you a description of the ways in which you can voice your complaints to the proper government offices.
By: American Bar Association
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My Loved One is in a Detention Center, What Can I Do?
How To Get Someone Out of Immigration Detention Please note: You should consult with an immigration lawyer before trying to get someone out of detention.
This resource provides some general guidelines as to some steps that can be taken.
By: Detention Watch Network
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How to Send the Government a Complaint About Detention Conditions or Treatment By ICE If someone you know was detained and unfairly treated in a detention facility, follow these instructions to file a complaint.
By: Detention Watch Network
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Immigration, Detention And Removal: A Guide For Detainees And Their Families This resource provides information regarding detention, deportation, and the removal of non-citizens with criminal convictions.
By: Legal Aid Society: Immigration Law Unit
What to do if You are in Expedited Removal or Reinstatement of Removal
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet explains what will happen to people in Expedited Removal, Reinstatement of Removal and Administrative Removal.
By: Florence Immigration and Refugee Rights Project
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Deportation Map
(Separate Website)
Use this map to learn about the different steps and different agencies that deal with the process of deportation.
By: NYSDA
Appealing Removal Orders in Federal Court
(Separate Website)
This packet discusses how to file a
petition for review to challenge your
removal order.
By: New York State Defender's Association
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
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
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Immigration Detention Facilities While there are immigration-managed facilities, most immigrants are detained in country or local jails or private contract facilities. Learn more about the different detention facilities.
By: Detention Watch Network
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USCIS Field Office Locator: Find Out Where Your Local Immigration Office Is?
(Separate Website)
Simply put in your zipcode or search by state to find a local immigration office near you.
By: U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services
Services and support available to former inmates and their families
Coming home: A Family's Guide to Reunification (Separate Website)
If your family member will soon be released from prison the New York State Department of Correctional Services and the Division of Parole developed a checklist of items that are important for you to review prior to the time that your family member returns home.
By: NYS Division of Parole
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Connections 2012 and the Job Search
(Separate Website)
This guide is for formerly incarcerated people to learn the various steps involved in hunting for work. It discusses job interviewing and resume writing, preparation in prison, avoiding job discrimination as a formerly incarcerated individual, and telling the truth about your conviction(s) on a job application. It also lists many helpful organizations that can help with all kinds of problems.
By: The New York Public Library
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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
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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
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
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
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)
Immigration Rights and Services Manual
(Separate Website)
This manual provides important information on the rights and services available to immigrants in New York City.
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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.
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