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RIF ASYLUM SUPPORT

Rapid Immigration Orientation

RIF Free Legal Consultations

Every Thursday at 12 pm (NYC Time)
On Zoom

Ask your questions to our qualified lawyers and legal team.

We speak Spanish, French, and Russian.

Meet one-on-one with RIF legal team

In Person Meeting: every first Saturday of the month
from 12 to 2 pm (NYC time)

You are welcome to attend our in-person meeting. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

The meeting is at the First Presbyterian Church, 12 West 12th Street in Manhattan. 

Next meeting is on March 7th!

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 Current Immigration Policies

Reuniones mensuales sobre las detenciones de ICE / Réunions mensuelles sur les détentions de l'ICE

Join our monthly immigration information session, led by an immigration expert, where we explain current immigration policies and recent developments in a clear and accessible way.

This session is designed to help participants understand what is changing and how these policies may impact their immigration process.

📅 Date: Monday, January 26th at 1 pm
💻 Online via Zoom

One Year of the Trump Administration: Immigration in Review

One year into President Trump’s administration, U.S. immigration policies have become more restrictive and complex.
Watch our video and download the presentation to understand what has changed and how it may affect you.

In English

En español

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.

New Low Bono Services:

Mock Asylum Interview

Practice with our legal team and build the confidence you need for your asylum interview


Review Your Asylum Application

We help you to review your asylum application (Form I-589) and rewrite your personal statement.

Contact RIF:

Email us at: info@rifnyc.org

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