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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources (1)+

• Obtaining an Order of Protection From Family Court During the COVID-19 Crisis (Video)

  Information about procedures for obtaining a temporary order of protection from Family Courts in New York's Hudson Valley during the COVID-19 crisis. Content Detail

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  Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

Forms and tools (2)+

• Immigration forms

  Visit this page on the USCIS website to download the immigration forms you need. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Locate the nearest immigration office for help with your application

  Use this locator on the USCIS website to find an office to get help with your application in person. Content Detail

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  U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

Green cards and visas for victims of domestic violence (3)+

• Information from the NYPD on Good Conduct Certificates

  Good Conduct Certificates are needed for some immigration applications, including VAWA Self-petitions. Click here for the requirements and some additional information on how to obtain and/or qualify for a Certificate of Good Conduct. Content Detail

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  New York City Police Department (NYPD)

• U-Visa laws for crime victims

  Information about obtaining legal status if you are the victim of a crime (including domestic abuse) and are or will be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. Follow the link to access the information. Content Detail

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  WomensLaw.org

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  Spanish / Español

• VAWA laws for abuse victims

  This webpage has answers to questions you may have about filing a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-petition to obtain legal status or filing a VAWA cancellation of removal. Content Detail

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  WomensLaw.org

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  Spanish / Español

Immigrant domestic violence victims' rights (1)+

• You have a right to be free from violence in your home

  If you are an immigrant or refugee woman who is currently experiencing domestic violence, read this resource for information on your rights. Follow the link to access the information. Content Detail

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  Family Violence Prevention Fund

I need an interpreter (4)+

• Filing a complaint about an Immigration Court interpreter

  This link will take you to a page on the U.S. Department of Justice website that explains how to file a complaint about an interpreter. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Justice: Executive Office of Immigration Review

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  Spanish / Español

• Getting help from Family Court in your native language

  This book is for domestic violence victims, including victims that do not speak English well. It provides answers to frequently asked questions about how to obtain an order of protection and your right to an interpreter in Family Court. Content Detail

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  Empire Justice Center

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  Arabic / العربية

  Spanish / Español

  Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen

  Russian / Pусский

  Chinese / 中文

• Getting legal help in your language

  Legal aid offices (also called legal services) are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Many legal aid offices throughout the United States receive money from the U.S. government and therefore must provide language access services to people who do not speak English well. Read More

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  LASNNY in collaboration with LawHelpNY

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  Spanish / Español

  Tagalog / Pilipino

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文

• Video: How to Work with Interpreters

  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. Content Detail

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  Legal Services of New Jersey

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  Spanish / Español