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What You Need to Know About ICE in NYC Public Schools

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

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What You Need to Know About One-Shot Deals for Back Rent

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...

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What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence Claims Made by DHS

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...

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What You Need to Know About Domestic Partnerships in Shelter

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...

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What You Need to Know About ICE Encounters

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.

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What You Need to Know About ICE Detention

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.

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What You Need to Know About The Federal Harboring Statute

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 statute, 8 U.S. Code §...

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What You Need to Know About Advance Planning for Non-Citizen Parents

If you are the parent of a minor child, you are not a U.S. citizen, and believe that you might be at risk for being removed (deported) from the U.S. in the future, there are...

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What You Need to Know About Clean Slate

Clean Slate is a new law that will automatically seal conviction records for more than 2.3 million New Yorkers.

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What You Need to Know About High School If You Are a New Arrival

Information about attending high school in New York City for recently arrived immigrants.