WELCOME TO
RIF ASYLUM SUPPORT
Rapid Immigration Orientation
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Clear legal orientation for asylum seekers, service providers, and community groups, easy to understand, with practical action steps.
Orientación legal clara para solicitantes de asilo, organizaciones y grupos comunitarios; fácil de entender y con pasos prácticos de acción.
Une orientation juridique claire pour les demandeurs d'asile et les organisations communautaires : nos informations sont faciles à comprendre, accompagnées de conseils pratiques.
RIF Services Overview:
Every Thursday at 12 pm (NYC Time)
On Zoom
We speak Spanish, French, and Russian.
Next meeting is on September 5th from 12 pm to 1:30 pm!
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 12 West 12th Street, Manhattan. (Use the entrance on 5th Avenue)
Delivered to your inbox every Friday!
Next Meeting: Monday, August 31st at 1 pm (NY Time)
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.
Important Immigration Information & Resources
Stay informed about ICE detention, immigration appeals, and other important legal processes. Explore our latest resources designed to help you understand your options and know what steps you may need to take
1. How to Locate Someone Detained by ICE
If a family member, friend, or someone you are helping has been detained by ICE, one of the first steps is finding out where they are being held. The official ICE Online Detainee Locator System allows you to search for people currently in ICE custody using their personal information or A-Number.
2. What Should Your Family Do If ICE Detains You?
ICE detention can happen quickly, and a person may be transferred to another facility soon after being detained. Families should know how to locate their loved one, contact an immigration attorney as soon as possible, and understand what legal options may be available.
3. Appealing an Immigration Judge’s Decision: How Does the Process Work?
Receiving a negative decision from an Immigration Judge does not necessarily mean the process is over. An appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) involves specific steps and strict deadlines, beginning with filing a Notice of Appeal and, later, potentially submitting a written legal brief explaining the legal arguments in your case.
4. Appeal or Motion to Reopen: What’s the Difference?
An appeal and a Motion to Reopen are different ways of challenging or revisiting an immigration case. An appeal generally argues that a previous decision was legally incorrect, while a Motion to Reopen generally asks the court or agency to reconsider a case because of new facts or evidence. Each has different requirements, deadlines, and purposes.