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  • What to Do If You Encounter the Police

    Given the recent campaign by the Trump administration to detain and deport undocumented immigrants living in the United States, it is important that you are familiar with your civil rights and know what to do if you encounter law enforcement.

  • How to Read A Warrant

    Do you know how to read a warrant? Learn how.

  • What to Do If You Are Deported

    The immigration detention and deportation system is complicated. Understanding the removal process and the defensive legal strategies available to you is vital to your safety and protection from deportation and civil rights abuses.

  • What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798?

    The unprecedented use of this act by the Trump administration raises critical questions about executive power, due process, and the balance between national security and individual rights.

  • How to Apply for Work Authorization

    If you're a foreign national looking to work legally in the United States, obtaining work authorization is a crucial step. Learn more.

  • How to Open A Bank Account As an Immigrant

    Banks offer secure storage for money, protecting it from theft and loss while providing access to essential services like loans, credit, and investment options. Learn how to open one.

  • How to Apply for an ITIN

    If you're an immigrant in the United States and you're not eligible for a Social Security number (SSN), but need to file taxes or meet other financial obligations, you may need to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

  • What Is an A-Number?

    The Alien Registration Number is a seven-, eight-, nine-digit number (e.g. “A012345678”) assigned to noncitizens during specific interactions with U.S. immigration authorities. Learn more about it.

  • How to Get an IDNYC Card

    New York City offers local identification cards to all New York City residents regardless of immigration status. Find out how to get one.

  • Sending Money Home: Your Guide to Remittances

    For millions of immigrants living in the United States, remittances are an essential financial service and a vital support lifeline for their families and friends abroad. If you're planning to send money back home, understanding how the remittance process works and what to consider can help you save money and make sure your funds reach their destination safely and efficiently.