Are You a U.S. Citizen?
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This article is for individuals who are in the custody of DHS and who have been placed in removal, exclusion, deportation or other immigration proceedings. If you are in expedited removal, reinstatement of removal or administrative removal
proceedings, this booklet will help you understand whether you have a claim to U.S. citizenship, but to understand the proceedings you are in, you should also read thematerials called “What To Do If You Are In Expedited Removal Or Reinstatement Of
Removal.”
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By: Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
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Basic Facts on Immigration Glossary and summary of different means of immigrating to the U.S.
By: National Council of La Raza
Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants
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Information about the practices of scam artists preying upon immigrants seeking assistance in obtaining legal residence, work authorization, or citizenship has risen dramatically in recent years. Many unscrupulous consultants claim that they are attorneys or that they have close connections to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Others use titles such as notary public or notario to deceive people into believing that they are lawyers.
By: National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
Case Status Service Online
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If you have your application receipt number, you can check the status of your case online.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Citizenship and Naturalization Guide
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This document provides an overview of the application process for U.S. citizenship.
By: City University of New York Citizenship and Immigration Project
Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Immigration Procedures
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An alphabetized list of immigration topics. Click on a subject for more information.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
How to Get Legal Status Through Your Family Member
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This article is for people who are in the custody of DHS who want to know if their family members legally in the U.S. can help them get legal status in the U.S.
By: Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
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Immigrant Women and Abuse
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If you are an immigrant to the United States, and you are a victim of domestic violence or rape, here are some suggestions we hope will help you.
By: Women's Justice Center
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Spanish / Español
Immigrants and Public Benefits
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A chart summmarizing immigrants' eligibility for public benefits.
By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Immigration and Naturalization (Frequently Asked Questions)
This document answers basic questions about immigration laws and requirements.
By: Immigration Services of Catholic Social Services
Immigration Forms
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By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
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This handbook gives a good overview of U.S. laws that affect immigrants, especially as they apply to young people.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Naturalization
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Information on the requirements to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Your Rights and Responsibilities As A Permanent Resident
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Being a permanent resident is a “privilege” and not a “right.” The U.S. government can take away your permanent resident status under certain conditions. You must maintain your permanent resident status if you want to live and work in the United States and become a U.S. citizen one day. In this section, you will learn what it means to be a permanent resident and how you can maintain your permanent resident status.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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