WELCOME TO
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: To Be Announced (You can still register!)
💻 Online via Zoom
Understanding how the immigration system works is essential — especially for those facing final removal orders
Below, we outline the different roles of the Executive and Judicial branches within the U.S. immigration system, including how decisions are reviewed and challenged.
We also explain where Habeas Corpus petitions may be filed for individuals detained by ICE, and how federal courts can intervene in certain cases.
This overview will help you better understand your legal options.
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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.