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• Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants [PDF]

  Brochure from the National Consumer Law Center discussing how to look out for dishonest immigration consultants. [PDF] Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Korean / 한국어

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文

• Green Card Eligibility Categories

  In order to apply for a Green Card, you must be eligible under one of the categories listed on this page. Once you find the category that may fit your situation, click on the link provided to get information on eligibility requirements, how to apply, and whether your family members can also apply with you. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Notarios Notorios (Notorious Notarios) (Video)

  A notary public in America is not the equivalent of a notario publico in Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico. A notary public is not a lawyer and is not authorized by the state to give legal advice or provide legal services. This video from the Visual Legal Advocacy Project at Penn Law, which is in Spanish and English, is intended to assist consumers in avoiding confusion between notaries and notarios when seeking legal help with immigration matters. (19:38) Read More

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  Visual Legal Advocacy Project - Penn Law

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Planning for Custody and Care of Children: an Informational Guide for Immigrant Families

  This guide is designed to provide important basic information about child custody to immigrant families. Content Detail

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance