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RIF ASYLUM SUPPORT
Rapid Immigration Orientation
Join us on our next event:
Come talk to our expert legal team in Manhattan
We are here to help you.
When: The first Saturday of every month. Next meeting is on April 4th!
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 12 West 12th Street, Manhattan.
Important: The room is small. You must Register Now to save your seat.
Free Legal Meeting: Meet us in Person
RIF Services Overview:
We'd love to see you at our weekly and monthly events!
RIF Free Legal Consultations
Ask your questions to a experienced immigration lawyer
Every Thursday at 12 pm (NYC Time)
On Zoom
We speak Spanish, French, and Russian.
Free Legal Meeting: Meet us in Person
Come talk to our expert legal team in Manhattan
We are here to help you.
When: The first Saturday of every month. Next meeting is on April 4th!
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 12 West 12th Street, Manhattan.
Important: The room is small. You must Register Now to save your seat.
Legal News Webinar every month
Learn about the latest policy changes in the U.S and how they affect your case
Next Meeting: Monday, March 23
Time: 1:00 PM (New York Time)
Where: Online (Zoom)
Free for everyone. Register below.
Emotional Support Group
Every Monday, 10 - 11 am
NYC time on Zoom
No registration necessary!
The group offers a safe space to share the challenges of seeking asylum, and celebrate accomplishments. Dr. Madelyn Miller, PhD, LCSW, leads the group.
Understanding the asylum process is essential — especially when knowing which path applies to your case
Below, we outline the two main asylum processes in the U.S.: affirmative asylum and defensive asylum.
These visual roadmaps can help you better understand where your case may fit, what steps usually happen next, and what to watch for along the way.
Affirmative Asylum
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Defensive Asylum
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How to Locate Someone Detained by ICE
Cómo localizar a una persona detenida por ICE / Comment localiser une personne détenue par ICE
If a loved one has been detained, you can search for them using ICE’s official online detainee locator.
If your case is in Immigration Court, remember this important step
Si tu caso está en Immigration Court, recuerda este paso importante / Si votre dossier est devant le tribunal de l’immigration, n’oubliez pas cette étape essentielle
If you send any document to the Immigration Judge (updates to your application, evidence, motions, or letters),
you must also send a copy to ICE (the government’s attorney / OPLA) and include a Certificate of Service.
📌 Not doing this can cause delays or problems with your case.
Si envías cualquier documento al juez de inmigración (actualizaciones de tu aplicación, evidencia, mociones o cartas),
también debes enviar una copia a ICE (el abogado del gobierno / OPLA) e incluir un Certificado de Servicio.
📌 No hacerlo puede causar retrasos o problemas en tu caso.
Si vous envoyez un document au juge de l’immigration (mise à jour de la demande, preuves, motions ou lettres),
vous devez aussi envoyer une copie à ICE (l’avocat du gouvernement / OPLA) et joindre un Certificat de service.
📌 Ne pas le faire peut entraîner des retards ou des complications dans votre dossier.