Resources for New Immigrants in New York City

If you are a new immigrant to New York City, you probably have lots of questions about the U.S. legal system. This page includes important information on your rights and what you have to do to protect and exercise them.

What You Need to Know

These resources contain information on some of the issues you may face as a new immigrant, including information about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), asylum requests, and more.

What You Need to Know About Right to Shelter As a Single Adult or Adult Family New Arrival
What You Need to Know About 60-Day Shelter Notices if You Are a Family with Children
What You Need to Know About Shelter if You’re a New Arrival to New York City
What You Need to Know About Your Rights As a New Immigrant Student
What You Need to Know About Temporary Protected Status
What You Need to Know About Appointments with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
What You Need to Know About Immigration Court
What You Need to Know About Asylum
What You Need to Know About the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP)
What You Need to Know About U Visa, T Visa & Deferred Action
What You Need to Know About Working Without Authorization
What You Need to Know About Leaving the U.S.