Know Your Rights

Knowing your rights is the best way to protect yourself against abuse by any law enforcement authority. The following are just some of the rights all people have, regardless of their immigration status:

§  The right to speak to an attorney or an accredited representative.

§  The right to make a phone call.

§  The right, under certain circumstances, to request a hearing before an Immigration Judge.

§  The right to receive a current list of voluntary agencies which offer legal services.

§  The right to receive in writing the charges made against you.

§  The right, under certain circumstances, to request political asylum if you fear persecution in your country on the basis of race, religion, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.

§  The right, under certain circumstances, to appeal your case to a higher review level.

For more information about your rights, and to inquire about particular events which may have happened to you, contact our office.

Fight Notario Fraud
Unscrupulous “notarios” or “immigration consultants” have become an increasingly serious problem in immigrant communities throughout the United States.

Often using false advertising and fraudulent contracts, notarios hold themselves out as qualified to help immigrants obtain lawful status, or perform legal functions such as drafting wills or other legal documents. Unethical Notarios may charge a lot of money for help that they never provide. Often, victims permanently lose opportunities to pursue immigration relief because a notario has damaged their case.

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