Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
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10 Year Cancellation of Removal: What You Should Know Cancellation of Removal is a last chance for people who have already been detained and are in process of deportation to appeal to a judge for a waiver of deportation.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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A Guide for Immigrants, Limited English Persons and Their Advocates to Federally Subsidized Housing 8151EN - A detailed guide for immigrants and non-english speakers to federally subsidized housing programs.
By: Northwest Justice Project
AIDS, The Law and You Questions and answers relating to housing, estate-planning, probate, employment, immigration and more for individuals who are HIV positive.
By: KCBA Volunteer Legal Services
Avoiding Scams Against Immigrants
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Whether you're renewing your Green Card, becoming a citizen, or trying to choose the right forms, immigration issues can be complicated - and it's important to do things right. Use the resources on this page to help you spot and avoid scams, and find the right kind of help.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Domestic Violence: Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women
3708EN - If you are being hurt by your husband, you may be eligible for legal status without his cooperation. You have the right to be free from violence in your home. This publication provides important information on what you can do to protect you and your family.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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Don't Vote Unless You Are a U.S. Citizen
Only citizens can vote in Federal, State and most local elections. Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders) are not eligible to vote until they become naturalized U.S. citizens.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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How Do I Apply For a Drivers License if I Don't Have a Social Security Number?
9349EN - Proving Residency for a Washington Drivers License/Identification Card
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement Activities: Common Questions
This publication answers some common questions about what the ICE enforcement officers can and cannot do.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Immigration and HIV Positive Individuals: Common Questions and Answers
This publication addresses common questions about immigration laws and how they impact HIV positive individuals who are: (1) undocumented; (2)in the process of applying for legal status; or (3)who already have legal immigration status in the U.S.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Know Your Rights When Encountering Law Enforcement
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This booklet addresses what rights you have when you are stopped, questioned, arrested, or searched by law enforcement officers. This booklet is for citizens and non-citizens with extra information for non-citizens in a separate section. Another section covers what can happen to you at airports and other points of entry into the United States. The last section discusses concerns you may have related to your charitable contributions and religious or political beliefs.
By: ACLU
Know Your Rights: What to do When You're Questioned or Searched By Government Officials
(Separate Website)
If any governmental official (police officer, FBI agent, IMMIGRATION official) wishes to engage you in conversation, all persons, citizens and non-citizens, have the constitutional right to remain silent and request a lawyer.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Web Site
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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) advances the legal rights and dignity of low-income immigrants in Washington State by pursuing and preserving their legal status through legal representation, education and public policy.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
School Rights of Immigrant and Refugee Children and their Parents in Washington State
1112EN - All children living in the United States have a right to go to public school for free regardless of their immigration status. This publication explains this and other school rights.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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What can you do if Immigration violates your rights?
Everyone in the United States has the right to be free from detentions and searches without legal cause. Persons may not be detained or searched just because of their race or national origin. If you have been mistreated or a victim of discrimination by immigration officers, you have a right to make a complaint. Making a complaint can help stop any future abuses by Immigration officers.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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