Immigration Resources and Information

• Consistent with existing CUNY policy, law enforcement access to our campus will only be permitted when required by a judicial warrant, signed by a judge, or a court order.
• Any law enforcement officials attempting to enter campus or obtain data should be referred to the Office of Public Safety (718-997-5911/5912) so they can review credentials and paperwork. Public Safety will consult with the Office of the General Counsel (718-997-5725), who will confirm that the credentials of law enforcement are in order to access school or college facilities and/or records.
• With regard to classroom protocol, faculty should follow the guidance in the paragraph above. No other Queens College employee is to provide access or information about an individual student, family member, or Queens College employee under any circumstances.
• Updates about this policy, as well as resources for students, professors, and staff members, can be reviewed on the CUNY Immigration Resources and Information website.

Restricted Spaces may include but are not limited to: 

• Classrooms and hallways where classrooms are located;
• The Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library; 
• Faculty and administrative offices; 
• Laboratories and research facilities; 
• Maintenance and storage areas; 
• Staff lounges and break rooms; and 
• Any area marked with signage designating it accessible by only authorized personnel and/or current or prospective students. 

 Individuals must present valid college identification upon request and may be asked to leave restricted areas if not authorized. Access may be granted to visitors, contractors, or others with prior approval from the relevant college department. Recording (audio or video) in Restricted Spaces is prohibited without prior written approval from the appropriate college authority. This includes classrooms, offices, and all other restricted areas.  

 Restricted areas signs for download are available here:
– Sign 1
– Sign 2

For more specific questions, please contact Queens College General Counsel Office

We also suggest reviewing this document from President Alliance on Higher Education.

• NEW: CUNY Immigration Assistance Project (CIAP), is a new rapid response legal resource for those impacted by recent immigration policy changes. Services offered through the program are only available for currently enrolled CUNY students and employees. These community members can request a consultation with an attorney for the following services:
  • Detained Students, Faculty, or Staff
  • F-1 Student Issues
  • Immigration Court Hearings / USCIS Interview
  • International / Domestic Travel
  • Loss / Change of Status

  CUNY students, faculty, and staff can use this form to request a consultation with an immigration attorney. For more information, visit cuny.edu/ciap 

  

Visit https://dos.ny.gov/office-new-americans to review:

• Know Your Rights multilingual website
• Hotline to get answers to Immigration & Naturalization Questions, Referrals to Free Legal Help Including for people detained, and Report Fraud or Scams Against Immigrant Communities (Anonymous, Monday – Friday 9AM to 8PM (EST), available in 200+ languages): 1-800-566-7636
• Form from the Office of the New York State Attorney General to share information regarding federal government action in New York State. 

Red Cards are a resource from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center that help individuals understand their rights regarding law enforcement interactions. Currently, Free Red Cards in English, Spanish, Chinese and Bengali are available in several spaces like:

• • Rosenthal Library
  • Immigrant Student Support Office: King Hall Room 213
  • CUNY Citizenship Now Office – Student Union Room 100.
  • Honors and Scholarship Office – Honors Hall, Room 19
  • The Learning commons Office – Kiely 131
  • ACE Office – King Hall 209|211
  • First Year Experience – Honors Hall, Room 5
  • Writing Center Office – Kiely Hall 229
• Review the updated list of spaces offering Red Cards at campus here 
• Review Campus Map here
• To access Red Cards in other languages, visit Immigrant Legal Resource Center website.

• CUNY Citizenship Now! provides the immigrant community access to free, high-quality, and confidential legal services. Services take the form of a free legal consultation* or help filing paperwork, allowing individuals to learn more about and gain assistance with different immigration services. The services are offered by appointment. 
  • Queens College Community: Please call 646-347-4774 and specify your QC affiliation (student, professor, or staff).
  • General Audience: Please call 646-654-9400.
    *Note: Please note that CCN offers pro se legal assistance, which means helping immigrants represent themselves. Therefore, CUNY Citizenship Now! does not provide legal representation
• State or County Bar Associations: Many state and local bar associations offer lawyer referral services or pro-bono programs for those with limited financial resources.
  • • NYC Bar Association: call 212-626-7373. Initial consults are either free or $35 for 30 mins. Covers more than immigration matters.
• Legal Aid Organizations: Look for nonprofit legal aid services in your area that specialize in immigration law. Websites like LawHelp.org or this list can help you find local legal aid.
• NYS Office for New Americans Hotline: 1 (800)-566-7636

• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) www.aila.org
  AILA can help you find an immigration attorney in your area and provides resources for individuals facing immigration-related issues.
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) www.ilrc.org
  Offers legal resources, know-your-rights information, and referrals to legal assistance.
• National Immigration Law Center (NILC) www.nilc.org
  Advocates for immigrant rights and offers legal information on deportation, DACA, and other immigration issues.
•  Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)  www.cliniclegal.org
  Provides resources and a directory of nonprofit immigration legal services.
• Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) www.raicestexas.org
  Provides free and low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees, including those facing deportation.
• Families for Freedom (FFF) https://familiesforfreedom.org/resource
  Offers a financial handbook for families facing deportation or detention, as well as a form to request accompaniment to ICE check-ins.

• Stay informed on the latest immigration updates with CUNY Citizenship Now! website. We encourage everyone to always review trusted sources to ensure accuracy and avoid misinformation.
• For information relating to locating someone who is detained, please review this website. 
• International Students and Scholars with F1 and J1 visas are encouraged to contact the International Students and Scholars Office (ISS). Their website includes important announcements and also the option to schedule appointments for different concerns.

This list gather resources from internal and external organizations. For more specific information, we recommend contacting them directly.

• Legal and Financial Support for DACA Recipients list by United We Dream
  • QC students looking for Financial Support to renew DACA can contact our office via immigrantsupport@qc.cuny.edu to review available options.
• Pro Se Guide for Motion to Change Hearing to WebEx, revies this guide to request the transition of upcoming hearing from in person to virtual. 
  • Phone number available to request support here.
• Immigrant Rising’s Wellness Support Groups for Immigrant Students 
  • QC students looking for Wellness Support can contact the Queens College Counselling Center.