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The Legal Aid Society’s Immigration Law Unit has a proven track record of providing comprehensive, high-quality immigration assistance to low-income New Yorkers. In these uncertain times, they have compiled a series of resources to help navigate the new administration. For a full list of Legal Aid’s immigration/deportation resources, click here.
On July 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new public charge rule that may impact certain noncitizens and how immigration officials consider the receipt of public benefits. This new rule will take effect on September 18, 2026. Learn More.
In June 2026, New York passed a new state budget that includes several laws about immigration and how state and local agencies interact with federal immigration authorities like ICE. These laws limit how local governments can assist with federal immigration enforcement and reate new rights and protections, including for schools and hospitals. Learn More.
Because of a recent federal court decision, immigration officers will likely expand their use of “expedited removal,” a fast-track deportation process. This process allows immigration officers to deport certain people quickly, without allowing them to see a judge first. Learn More.
Under the current Trump Administration, several countries are subject to a variety of travel bans and other restrictions. This resource summarizes those restrictions by country. Learn More.
Many non-citizens must pay fees to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when submitting applications and while your immigration case is pending. Learn More.
Many noncitizen New Yorkers are being detained every day by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), even when they are going to scheduled Immigration Court hearings or other immigration-related appointments. Learn more about what to expect and what to do.
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. There is also understandable concern among advocates about how to assist potentially removable non-citizens without running afoul of the federal harboring law.
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 certain steps you can take now to plan for the care and custody of your child. Learn More.
These resources have been created specifically for immigration attorneys and for organizations providing services to immigrant communities.
These curated resources provide guidance on select issues from trusted sources.