International Students

For International Students make sure you know your rights and what to do if approached regarding your immigration status! The information presented here is from the National Immigration Law Center:

https://www.nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights-what-to-do-if-arrested-detained-immigration/

If you have a valid immigration status, such as:

• a green card,

• asylum or refugee status,

• a valid student or other visa, or

• unexpired TPS (Temporary Protected Status)

Carry: The law says you must carry with you your lawful permanent resident card or immigration papers that show your status.

Show: If law enforcement asks to see your papers, show them your copy.

If you do NOT have valid immigration status, but you applied for status or have an open case, such as:

• A pending asylum application

• An open immigration court case

• An immigration appeal

Carry: Have a copy of your immigration papers that show you applied for status or are appealing an immigration decision.

Show: If you get arrested, show your papers to the immigration agent.

Important! If you are not being arrested, stay silent.

If you are undocumented or your immigration status is expired:

Carry: If you do NOT have current immigration documents, but have been in the U.S. for at least 2 years, carry proof of your living here, such as:

• Your rental contract,

• Church or school records with your address,

• Mail that was sent to you at your home address, including the postmark that shows when it was mailed

• Other documents that show your name, a U.S. address, and date.

Show: Show proof of your living here for at least 2 years if you are arrested. This can protect you from quickly deporting you without seeing a judge. If you can’t prove you’ve lived in the U.S. for more than 2 years, they can deport you without giving you a chance to see a judge.

Important! If you are not being arrested, stay silent.

More information and details are available at:

https://www.nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights-what-to-do-if-arrested-detained-immigration/

Make sure you know your rights and how to keep yourself and others safe!