This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Political Asylum and Refugee Status issues in Pennsylvania.
Click on a resource category listed below to see information related to that category.
Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and the Convention Against Torture
Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture are three forms of relief from removal or deportation for people who are afraid to return to their home countries. This resource provides information on these forms of relief their different requirements and benefits.
ImmigrationLawHelp.org
ImmigrationLawHelp.org is a searchable online directory of over 1,000 free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal services providers in all 50 states. Only nonprofits that are BIA recognized or have attorneys on staff are included in the directory.
Immigration LawHelp - Pennsylvania Organizations
Immigration LawHelp is a nationwide listing of organizations providing legal assistance in immigration matters. This link provides the listing of organizations that have been compiled offering assistance on immigration issued in Pennsylvania.
Know Your Rights - Community Learning Center of Ready to Stay
The Know Your Rights section of the Community Learning Center on Ready To Stay, provides reliable, up-to-date information on your basic rights as an immigrant living In The United States. You can browse the categorized resources or use the search tool to quickly find the information you need.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS with ICE
Information from the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC) on your rights regarding possible arrest and deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Learn if you are at risk of arrest, what to do if confronted by ICE agents and what your rights are if you are arrested.
Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and the Convention Against Torture
Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture are three forms of relief from removal or deportation for people who are afraid to return to their home countries. This resource provides information on these forms of relief their different requirements and benefits.
Federal Court Finder
Find a federal court location by location or court name, including appellate, district, bankruptcy, probation and pretrial office, or federal defender organization. Each District Court has its own local forms which are generally available on the Court website.
Forms Updates
This page lists updates to forms as they publish them, along with a brief explanation of the nature of the update.
Paying USCIS Filing Fees
Information on how you pay the filing fees (including biometrics and other fees) that are required to file many forms with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This will depend on whether you are inside or outside of the United States.
Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and the Convention Against Torture
Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture are three forms of relief from removal or deportation for people who are afraid to return to their home countries. This resource provides information on these forms of relief their different requirements and benefits.
immi Learning Center
The immi learning center is your resource for learning about U.S. immigration and how to stay in the U.S. legally. Browse the glossary for basic terms and concepts. Or read more detail about common ways to stay in the U.S.
Know Your Rights - Community Learning Center of Ready to Stay
The Know Your Rights section of the Community Learning Center on Ready To Stay, provides reliable, up-to-date information on your basic rights as an immigrant living In The United States. You can browse the categorized resources or use the search tool to quickly find the information you need.