top of page
Search

Immigration Advice and Frequently Asked Questions 2025

Writer's picture: Joel CoxanderJoel Coxander

Updated: 2 days ago

The following is general information. It does not constitute legal advice. It does not advise you on how to act in your life in your circumstances. You should not rely on this general information without seeking advice from a licensed immigration attorney.


Interactions with ICE and DHS - for a flyer, go here. https://www.mira.legal/s-projects-basic

  • You have constitutional rights.  

  • YOU DO NOT HAVE TO OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. You do not have to open the door or let the officers into your home unless they have a valid search warrant signed by a judge – not an immigration judge. An order of removal or order of deportation from the immigration court is not a search warrant.

  • You have the right to remain silent. If you choose remain silent, say, "I choose to remain silent." You may repeat that. Do not say more.

  • If you are asked where you were born or how you entered the United States, you may refuse to answer or remain silent.

  • YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. If you choose remain silent, say, "I choose to remain silent." You may repeat that. Do not say more.

  • You have the right to talk to a lawyer.

  • YOU DO NO HAVE TO SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You may refuse to sign any/all paperwork until you have had the opportunity to speak to a lawyer.

  • If you choose to sign something without speaking to a lawyer, be sure you understand exactly what the document says and means before you sign it.

  • If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly. Literally, you ask, “Am I free to leave?”

  • You may refuse to show identity documents that say what country you are from

  • Never show false documents.

  • Never lie.


News:

  • Naturalized US Citizens - in particular from Central American countries like Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras - need to be careful. You are a US citizen. CBP cannot revoke your citizenship. CBP has been reported to pressure Naturalized US Citizens to RENOUNCE their US citizenship at the airport or border upon entry. Naturalized US citizens are US citizens, with the same rights and responsibilities as any US citizen. Report any incidents of being pressured from by CBP to renounce citizenship to a non-profit like the ACLU or TIRRC or contact your immigration attorney or another immigration attorney about this.

7 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

TPS for Venezuela is (FINALLY) Here!

TPS has finally been granted for Venezuela. TPS is Temporary Protected Status. This is great news! TPS is a good benefit. It allows...

Comments


​​​​© 2020 by Monarch Immigration Rights Advocates, PLLC. Proudly created with Wix.com

Legal Disclaimer
bottom of page