Library
Resources for non-citizens who are facing criminal or deportation proceedings, with a special focus on pro se cases (cases in which the client represents himself). Included are guides to appealing removal orders; explanations of the impact of criminal proceedings on immigration status; and information on obtaining green cards for children in foster care.
Resources
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"Know Your Rights" Publications from the Florence Project
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*NEW* Advisory for Haitian Nationals Considering Applying for TPS: Past Arrests Could Bar TPS Eligibility and Lead to Detention and Deportation
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Alert for Lawful Permanent Residents with criminal records considering applying for United States citizenship (Immigrant Defense Project)
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Collateral Consequences Calculator - New York State (Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learning)
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Pro Se Advisory: Appealing Removal Orders in Federal Court (Immigrant Defense Project)
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Pro Se Materials from the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
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“Case Campaign” How to Document your case, get support from Congress, and fight OUTSIDE the courts (Families for Freedom)
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The Consequences of Criminal Charges: A Reentry Perspective (Immigrant Defense Project)
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Understanding the Immigration Consequences of Your Criminal Conviction (Immigrant Defense Project, New York State Defenders Association)
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Immigrants & Pleas in Problem-Solving Courts: A Guide for Noncitizen Defendants & Their Advocates (Immigrant Defense Project)
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Know Your Rights in the Community: Protect Yourself From Immigration Raids (National Lawyers Guild)
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How Can Criminal Convictions Affect My Immigration Status? (Legal Aid Society)
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NYC Privacy Policy: Know Your Rights (National Employment Law Project)
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Greencards for Youth In Foster Care or Guardianships (The Door Legal Services)
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Status Especial para Jovenes Immigrantes: Jovenes Immigrantes Bajo Cuidado de Crianza (The Door Legal Services)
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Sanctuary for Families FLYER: Are You An Immigrant?
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Immigration Canada: Rehabilitation For Persons Who Are Inadmissible to Canada Because of Past Criminal Activity (Citizen and Immigration Canada)
