Know your Rights Flyers These flyers are intended to provide an overview of the rights an immigrant (whether here legally or not) or even a citizen may exercise if confronted by an immigration official.
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If You are Stopped by the Police or Immigration
If you are stopped by the police or immigration service, you have certain rights whether or not you have done something wrong. Find out more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Do You Need to Renew Your Green Card?
You will not be deported because you have an expired green card, but you may have problems using your expired card to apply for a job, get public benefits, or travel outside this country. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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The "V" Visa
Temporary Legal Status while waiting for permanent residence. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Can You Help a Family Member Immigrate?
Certain relatives can immigrate through a family member. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Immigration Questions? Talk to a Professional
Many people in this country have questions about immigration. Before you fill out immigration forms, talk to a licensed immigration attorney or other licensed immigration counselor. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Notary Publics are NOT Lawyers
A notary public in the United States is not trained in the law or a graduate of a law school, and is not a lawyer. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Immigration Status and Eligibility for Government Help
Many non-U.S. citizens and undocumented immigrants ARE eligible for public assistance!
The relationship between immigration status and eligibility for government benefits (such as food stamps, medical coverage, and cash assistance) is complicated. Learn more through this resource.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Public Benefits and Your Immigration Status
It is possible to receive many types of public benefits without affecting your immigration status. Read more about this here.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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