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Preparedness

Always carry any valid immigration document you have with you. For example, if you have a valid work permit or green card, be sure to have it with you in case you need to show it for identification purposes. Carry a know-your-rights card (and show it if an immigration officer stops you – see below for more information on what to do if you encounter an ICE officer) Do not carry papers from another country with you, such as a foreign passport. Such papers could be used against you in the deportation process. ...

Find Legal Help

If you are a current student at UC Berkeley, please review our eligibility criteria and, if you are eligible, sign up for a consultation with East Bay Community Law Center here. The East Bay Community Law Center maintains a list of trusted Bay Area Immigration Referrals here. Non-profit organizations that provide low-cost help nationwide:...

Additional Resources

American Bar Association: Know Your Rights (Immigration Detention) ACLU: Know Your Rights (English, Spanish) AILA: Know Your Rights (English, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Haitian, Arabic, Punjabi)...

Know your rights if you have an encounter with an ICE officer

You have the right to remain silent. You may refuse to speak to immigration officers.

Don’t answer any questions. You may also say that you want to remain silent. Don’t say anything about where you were born or how you entered the U.S.

Carry a know-your-rights card (“red card”) and show it if an immigration officer stops you.

The card explains that you will remain silent and that you wish to speak with an attorney. Red cards are available at the USP Resource Center, the East Bay Community Law Center office, and...