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Immigration

Navigate the system with the facts on your side.

Immigration law governs who may enter, live, and work in the United States. The system is complex, but understanding the key pathways, rights, and processes helps you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Know Your Rights

Your Key Rights in Immigration

Right to apply for asylum if you face persecution in your home country

Right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions about your immigration status

Right to an attorney in immigration proceedings (at your own expense)

Right to a hearing before an immigration judge before deportation in most cases

Right to appeal an immigration judge's decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals

Right to due process protections regardless of your immigration status

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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