A sanction is a temporary suspension of your ability to access shelter. The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) will begin issuing sanctions at some shelters as part of a pilot plan. When COVID-19 started,...

U non-immigrant status (commonly referred to as a “U visa”) provides lawful immigration status for victims of certain crimes in the United States when they have or will cooperate with law enforcement to investigate or...

T non-immigrant legal status (commonly referred to as a “T visa”) provides lawful immigration status for victims of a severe form of human trafficking, either labor trafficking or sex trafficking. While commonly referred to as...

Information about current New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) policies related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

A “One-Shot Deal” for back rent (arrears) is emergency money that you can apply for from the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) to prevent eviction. For information on HRA grants for help with...

The NYC shelter system has strict policies to prevent Domestic Violence (DV) between family members in shelter. DV includes emotional, physical, psychological, or financial abuse. If you are part of a family living in a...

A domestic partnership is a legal relationship for couples in committed relationships. Domestic Partnerships give some legal rights and benefits to couples who want to officially recognize their relationship but who do not want to...

With the second Trump Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may attempt to detain and deport many non-citizens. The following is guidance if you are stopped or arrested by ICE.

It is important for non-citizens to understand some basics about who Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may arrest and detain, what happens if you are detained, and what rights you have.

With the second Trump Administration, there is understandable concern among advocates about how to assist potentially removable non-citizens (“vulnerable immigrants” or simply “immigrants”) without running afoul of the federal harboring law, federal harboring statute, 8...