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Immigration legal help for unaccompanied minors
The Unaccompanied Children Resource Center maintains a directory of free and low-cost immigration legal services providers that can be searched by state, county or zip code, as well as other information about what happens in immigration court and possibilities to secure status in certain special circumstances Content Detail
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Know your rights with ICE
Learn who is most at risk of being arrested by ICE and what to do if ICE comes to your home or stops you on the street in this 2-page resource by the Immigrant Defense Project. Remember, you do not have to answer their questions or open the door to them if they do not have a search warrant. Content Detail
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What children should expect in New York City immigration court
Learn what to expect at your hearing in New York City immigration court and connect with legal service providers who may be able to assist with your case Content Detail
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Public schools and colleges (2)
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Attention immigrant parents: all children are guaranteed access to public education!
Information on immigrant students' right to attend school, the documents required to enroll, and how to obtain English language (ESL) services or bilingual education. Read More
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Guides on your rights in New York City's public school system
This link takes you to a webpage with free guides and resources on education, education advocacy, and student's rights. Content Detail
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Green cards for youth in foster care or guardianships
This information sheet is on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). Content Detail
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Immigration options for children and teens (3)
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How to get a green card if you are undocumented
Learn about the eligibility requirements for getting a green card if you are in foster care or not. Read More
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Citizenship through parents
Follow this link to the USCIS website to read about how a child can qualify for citizenship. Content Detail
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Find your immigration options
Find out if you qualify for a green card or other immigration programs by answering a few simple questions. Content Detail
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What is special immigrant juvenile status? (2)
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Immigration and you: know your rights manual for children and youth
This manual is a basic guide to teach minors about the U.S. immigration system. Content Detail
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Learn What Happens at New York City Immigration Court
There are lawyers at the New York City Immigration Court to help children understand what is happening. They are members of the ICARE coalition. The lawyers who help children do not work for the government. They work at nonprofit organizations that help people who do not have enough money to pay a lawyer. The lawyers take many cases, but not all. Content Detail
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I need an interpreter (5)
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Fact Sheet: Parents' Rights to Language Services in Special Education System
If you are the parent or guardian of a child who is receiving or may need special education services, you have the right to help create and choose your child’s special education program no matter what language you speak. This is a 2-page fact sheet about translation services that are available during any meetings regarding your child's education. Content Detail
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If you do not speak English and go to a New York City agency you are entitled to free language assistance
Learn more about what services you are entitled to and the New York City agencies that must provide them. Content Detail
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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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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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