Immigrant student and family resources
The following resources provide information on the rights of immigrants, the threat of deportation and how educators can support our immigrant students and their families.
In January, the Trump administration rescinded a longstanding federal policy that made schools, hospitals and other sensitive locations off-limits with respect to immigration enforcement. New York City public schools, however, still have extra city and state protections. The DOE instructed principals that its directive remains the same: "The DOE does not consent to non-local law enforcement accessing school facilities in any circumstances, and principals and other school personnel may not give consent." We will update this guidance if any state or city immigration policies change.
Organizations providing legal assistance
- Multilingual Community-Based Organizations in NYC, NYCDOE
- Immigration Legal Support Centers, NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
- Search for Legal Help, Immigration Advocates Network & Pro Bono Net
- List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers, U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review
- Find an Immigration Lawyer, American Immigration Lawyers Association
New York City & state resources
Guidance
- Immigration Guidance for Schools, NYCDOE
- Know Your Rights Resources for Immigrant New Yorkers, NYC Mayor's Office on Immigrant Affairs
- New York State Guidance for private and non-profit organizations and entities, Office of the NY State Attorney General
- FAQ on Immigration and Education, CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education
- Advance Planning for Non-Citizen Parents, Legal Aid Society
- Project Open Arms, NYCDOE
- Family Preparedness Forms and Documents Needed, New York Immigration Coalition
Support
- Request for asylum evaluation for older students, Project Rousseau
- Standby Guardianship Project and Hotline, New York Legal Assistance Group
Education
- How to Welcome a New Student, CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education
National resources
Guidance
- Red Cards/Tarjetas Rojas, Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Support
Education
- Using Books About Immigration in the Classroom, Colorín Colorado
- Immigration Lesson Plans & Resources, Share My Lesson/AFT