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RESOURCES

IMMIGRATION LAWYERS 

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Finding a reputable immigration lawyer can be hard.   While we cannot endorse any one firm/lawyer over another, all have capable lawyers, who will deal with you ethically.  Initial consultations vary from $50 to $170.  Most will negotiate payment plans with clients not currently in a position to pay a lump sum.  Click here for a list of lawyers.

PUBLIC CHARGE UPDATE - WHAT ADVOCATES NEED TO KNOW

On September 9, 2022, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule on the public charge inadmissibility ground. The new rule will become effective on December 23, 2022.  Please click here for a summary of these changes in English.  For a copy of these rules in any other language, please email crc4me@icloud.com or text us at 1-800-674-9217, asking for a translation of the Public Charge Update in your preferred language.  Messages do not have to be in English.
 
PUBLIC CHARGE - DOES THIS APPLY TO ME?
 

Some families worry that using public benefits could hurt their chance to get a green card. Learn more about your situation and the public programs that will not impact your immigration status.  Click here to see if public charge applies to you.  Scroll down to see a variety of language options.
 

PAYING BOND

At the end of April, 2023, ICE announced the launch of CeBONDS.  This is a new system people can use to pay bonds and secure the release of immigrants held in immigration detention. The new system allows people paying the bond—"obligors" —to go through most of the process online, without having to make the payment at a local ICE office.  

U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, law firms, and non-profit organizations can use CeBONDS to post a delivery bond, voluntary departure bond, or order of supervision bond. Noncitizens can also post a voluntary departure bond or order of supervision bond on their own behalf.

To post a bond online, click here.   Effective June 1, 2023, bonds must be paid electronically utilizing the CeBONDS system.

RESOURCES

IMMIGRATION LAWYERS 
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Finding a reputable immigration lawyer can be hard.   While we cannot endorse any one firm/lawyer over another, all have capable lawyers, who will deal with you ethically.  Initial consultations vary from $50 to $170.  Most will negotiate payment plans with clients not currently in a position to pay a lump sum.  Click here for a list of lawyers.
PUBLIC CHARGE UPDATE - WHAT ADVOCATES NEED TO KNOW

On September 9, 2022, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule on the public charge inadmissibility ground. The new rule will become effective on December 23, 2022.  Please click here for a summary of these changes in English.  For a copy of these rules in any other language, please email crc4me@icloud.com or text us at 1-800-674-9217, asking for a translation of the Public Charge Update in your preferred language.  Messages do not have to be in English.
 
PUBLIC CHARGE - DOES THIS APPLY TO ME?
 

Some families worry that using public benefits could hurt their chance to get a green card. Learn more about your situation and the public programs that will not impact your immigration status.  Click here to see if public charge applies to you.  Scroll down to see a variety of language options.
 

PAYING BOND

At the end of April, 2023, ICE announced the launch of CeBONDS.  This is a new system people can use to pay bonds and secure the release of immigrants held in immigration detention. The new system allows people paying the bond —"obligors" — to go through most of the process online, without having to make the payment at a local ICE office.  

U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, law firms, and non-profit organizations can use CeBONDS to post a delivery bond, voluntary departure bond, or order of supervision bond. Noncitizens can also post a voluntary departure bond or order of supervision bond on their own behalf.

To post a bond online, click here.   Effective June 1, 2023, bonds must be paid electronically utilizing the CeBONDS system.
FINANCIAL AID GUIDE FOR HISPANIC AND LATINO STUDENTS 
 
Click here to find out about Intelligent.com resources for Hispanic and Latino students. This site provides an overview of sources for financial assistance, including some you may be unaware of.   Intelligent.com is a student-focused publication dedicated to delivering data-driven research and insights to aid students and educational institutions nationwide. 
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