New York

Applying for asylum (3)+

• Applying for asylum when you are LGBT or HIV-positive

  Questions and answers about applying for asylum based on being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or HIV-positive. Content Detail

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  Immigration Equality

• Asylum eligibility and applications

  Learn about the eligibility requirements for applying for asylum. Please find a legal aid attorney to help you fill out any asylum applications. Content Detail

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  U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

• What to expect during an asylum interview

  Follow the link to read about what to expect during your asylum interview. Content Detail

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  U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

Forms and tools (3)+

• Immigration forms

  Visit this website to download and learn more about the application process and charges for different types of immigration forms. You should meet with an immigration attorney or BIA representative before filing any immigration forms. Content Detail

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  Spanish / Español

• Locate the nearest immigration office

  Simply put in your zipcode or search by state to find a local immigration office near you. Content Detail

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  U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Schedule a free appointment with USCIS using InfoPass

  InfoPass is a free internet-based scheduling system available online that allows you to make appointments at your local USCIS office to see an immigration officer. InfoPass is available in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese and Chinese. Follow the link to access InfoPass. Content Detail

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  USCIS

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  Spanish / Español

  Korean / 한국어

Applying for refugee status (3)+

• Questions and answers about applying for refugee status

  Read this before you consider applying for refugee status. Content Detail

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  U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Settling a child as a derivative refugee in the U.S.

  You must consult with an attorney before completing this application. This resource gives you information on the application procedure. Content Detail

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  U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Settling a spouse as a derivative refugee in the U.S.

  Always consult with an attorney before completing this application. This resource goes over the application procedures. Content Detail

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  Spanish / Español

Green cards for asylees and refugees (2)+

• Green card for an asylee

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  By:

  USCIS

• Green card for a refugee

  Content Detail

  By:

  USCIS

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  Spanish / Español

Protections for asylees and refugees (4)+

• Organizations that help immigrant women who are victims of violence

  This resource directory is intended to provide contact information for organizations that may be able to assist women facing threats of honor violence, forced marriage, or female genital mutilation. Content Detail

  By:

  The AHA Foundation

• Filing a complaint regarding an immigration court interpreter

  If you want to report an issue or concern about an immigration court interpreter follow the directions in this resource. Content Detail

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  US Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review

• I am a refugee or asylee. How do I show that I am authorized to work in the US?

  Content Detail

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  USCIS

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  Spanish / Español

• Rights of transgender immigrants in New York

  Follow the link for information on name changes, name and gender change on immigration documents, trans-marriage recognition, the Real ID Act and asylum for trans people. Content Detail

  By:

  Sylvia Rivera Law Project

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  Spanish / Español