Asylum and Protection

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Fact Sheets

Immigration Relief for Victims of Family Violence

Other Resources

Helpful Websites

Employment rights and resources for refugees and asylees

Author: Immigrant and Employee Rights Section of Department of Justice

Fact sheet explaining the rights of asylees and refugees to work and what documents they can present to prove that eligibility.

Go to the website: Employment rights and resources for refugees and asylees

Asylum - USCIS

Author: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Information from USCIS about who is eligible for asylum and how to apply.

Go to the website: USCIS - Asylum

Special Immigrant Juveniles - USCIS

Author: USCIS

Information from USCIS about eligibility for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) for some abused, abandoned, or neglected children and how to apply

Go to the website: USCIS - SIJS

Temporary Protected Status - USCIS

Author: USCIS

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations and forms to apply or renew

Go to the website: TPS announcements and forms - USCIS

Asylum information

Author: The Advocates for Human Rights

Learn more about what asylum is and the process for applying.

Go to the website: The Advocates for Human Rights - What is Asylum?

Unaccompanied Children Resource Center

Author: Unaccompanied Children Resource Center

The Unaccompanied Children Resource Center offers free help and information for advocates and immigrants. Scroll down at this link for information about who can stay in the United States, how to take good care of your case, what happens in immigration court, and living in the United States.

Go to the website: Unaccompanied Children Resource Center

Immi.org

Author: Immi

Immi is an online screening tool and legal information website, also available in Spanish, that helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. It is free and confidential. Start by completing the online interview to understand your immigration options. At the end, you will receive personalized results that explain your immigration options, as well as why you might qualify and potential risks. Or browse the Learning Center for information about your rights and about different types of immigration status.

Go to the website: Immi.org

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