Legal Aid services including low & no cost immigration support. This includes know-your-rights, and ICE raid preparation information.
Refugee Services of Texas
https://www.rstx.org Five service centers offer programs uniquely designed to assist refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, and other vulnerable populations, helping them to become self-sufficient as quickly as possible. Center programs are also tailored to meet the needs of the host communities as they welcome these new neighbors, including resettlement services, economic empowerment, English language …
Brooklyn Public Library Outreach Services Program – Immigrant Programs
Programs in multiple languages for immigrants include the Immigrant Justice Corps (free and low-cost legal services), cultural programs, citizenship preparation, job and career help, adult literacy classes, and English conversation groups. Serves the Brooklyn, New York area, but programs are free and open to the public. Branch hours and contact information available on the website. …
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Memorandum on Recission of DACA
Official memo from Elaine Duke, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), rescinding DACA as of September 5, 2017. Under section “Recission of June 15, 2012 DACA Memorandum,” bulleted list explains what actions DHS will and will not take towards DACA recipients. Includes citations of related case law. https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/09/05/memorandum-rescission-daca
The Dream Act, DACA, and Other Policies Designed to Protect Dreamers
Provides the history of DACA and the Dream Act. Also contains a brief overview of state laws regarding undocumented minor immigrants and a list of states where undocumented immigrants are eligible for in-state college tuition. A section for attorneys has substantial information with Practice Advisories, Amicus Briefs, Litigation and J-1 Visas on topics such as …
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Freedom House
Provides free support to those seeking asylum in the U.S. and Canada. Services include housing, food, clothing, legal aid, medical care, mental health care, English as a Second Language classes, education, job training, recreation, transportation, and offsite housing after asylum is gained. Located in Detroit, MI; hours and contact information available on website. https://www.freedomhousedetroit.org/index.php/services
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
Provides legal aid, education and training, and resources for immigrants and service providers. Direct legal assistance is available at locations in Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo – address, phone, and fax information on website. www.michiganimmigrant.org
Immigrant Legal Access Project
The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP), in Portland Maine, provides free and low-cost immigration information and legal assistance to low-income Maine residents. ILAP helps Maine’s immigrants keep their families together, gain protection from persecution and domestic violence, attain residency and work authorization, and become proud U.S. citizens. ILAP builds stable families and improved opportunities, allowing …
Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigrant Services
Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services seeks to encourage and support refugees through the process of becoming responsible, self-reliant members of our community. Services Include: Case Management, Corporate Training, Elder Services, Employment Services, Interpretation and Translation Services, Mentoring Programs, Affidavit of Relationship (AOR), and Legal Services. https://www.ccmaine.org/refugee-immigration-services/services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
“Korean language versions of resources/guides for new or potential U.S. immigrants about citizenship, immigration, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), etc. 시민권, 영주권, 아동기 도착에 대한 유예조치(DACA)등 전반적인 이민정보를 한국어로 제공하고 있다.” https://www.uscis.gov/tools/multilingual-resource-center/korean
Police Encounters For Non Citizens, a Legal Aid Society publication
This publication advises non-citizens, and particularly undocumented non-citizens, how to interact with the police. If you are undocumented, the publication advises you: 1. Do not provide government officials information about your immigration status. 2. Do not lie. 3. Do not give false documents or carry false documentation. You do not have to tell or provide …
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