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GENERAL INFORMATION

Who is at risk of being deported by ICE?

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can deport any non-U.S. citizen for violating certain crimes, regardless of that person’s immigration status. This includes refugees, green card holders, visa holders, people with temporary humanitarian status, and undocumented people.

What types of crimes can lead to deportation?

Crimmigration refers to immigration cases that involve criminal convictions. The types of convictions that can lead to deportation are very broad and include minor misdemeanors, cases that happened years ago, and cases that did not lead to any jail time. 

ICE can also deport any immigrants they claim are threats to public safety or national security, and immigrants who have overstayed or violated the terms of a visa. Undocumented immigrants are considered deportable regardless of whether they have a conviction. 

What can I do if ICE comes to my home or approaches me on the street?

Stay calm.

Do not lie, show false documents, run, or resist arrest.

You do not have to answer any questions, and ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant.

These are some resources by vetted nonprofits and advocacy groups to help you prepare and know your rights.

• ACLU – Stopped by Police, Immigration Agents, or FBI (English/Vietnamese)
  
  
• Asian Law Caucus – What To Do if ICE Comes to Your Home (English/Vietnamese)
  
  
• Southeast Asian Freedom Network – Know Your Rights (English and Vietnamese)
  • VIDEO: What are Your Rights if ICE is at Your Door? (Vietnamese)
    
    
• Immigrant Defense Project – Know Your Rights with ICE (English/Vietnamese)
  
  
• Vietnamese American Association – Know Your Rights (English and Vietnamese)
  
  
• Clinic Legal – A Guide to Your Rights When Interacting with Law Enforcement (English and Vietnamese)

What can I do if someone I know is at risk of being deported?

Seek legal guidance, and create a family preparedness plan. Do not attempt to adjust status or contact immigration/law enforcement without speaking to a lawyer first. Laws can vary by region. Additional state-specific resources are available in the next section.

• Immigrant Legal Resource Center – Family Preparedness Plan (English/Vietnamese)
  
  
• Asian Law Caucus – Resources for Southeast Asian Refugees Facing Deportation (English/Vietnamese)
  
  
• National Immigration Law Center – What To Do If You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration (English/Vietnamese)
  
  
• Southeast Asian Freedom Network – 24/7 Confidential Immigration Assistance Hotline (English and Vietnamese): (800) 251-1083
  
  
• Immigration Advocates Network – Legal Services Directory (English and Vietnamese)
  
  
• American Immigration Lawyers Association – Find an Immigration Lawyer (English)

How can I locate someone who has been arrested/detained by ICE?

Use ICE’s Online Detainee Locator System, available in both English and Vietnamese. If the person detained is a minor, call or text via WhatsApp the Office of Refugee Resettlement National Call Center (open 24/7): (800) 203-7001

RESOURCES BY REGION

California

• Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Southern California
  • Know Your Rights/Immigration Preparation Toolkit (English/Vietnamese)
  • Legal Support Hotline/Request Form (English/Vietnamese)
    • English: (888) 349-9695
    • Vietnamese: (714) 477-2958
      
      
• Asian Law Caucus
  • Legal Support Request Form (English/Vietnamese)
    • Hotline (English and Vietnamese): (415) 896-1701
      
      
• California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice
  • First Steps After Someone You Care About is Detained by Immigration (English)
  • Rapid Response Networks by Region (English)
    
    
• VietRISE
  • Resources for Vietnamese Immigrants with Deportation Orders in Orange County, CA (English)
  • Filing a FOIA Request For Your Immigration Records (English)
    
    
• California Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General – Know Your Rights and Protection Under the Law (English/Vietnamese)
  
  
• Southern California Field Office – Get Help Locating ICE Detainees in the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo: (213) 830-7911
  
  
• The State Bar of California – Find a Certified Lawyer by Region/Language (English)

Georgia

• Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta
  • Know Your Rights (English and Vietnamese)
  • Community Resource Guide (English/Vietnamese)
    
    
• Nguyen & Pham, LLC – Immigration Lawyers (English and Vietnamese)
  • Phone: (470) 999-4357
  • Email: info@npattorney.com
    
    
• Brownstein & Nguyen – Immigration Lawyers (English and Vietnamese)
  • Phone:  (770) 458-9060
  • Email: mail@bnlawga.com

Minnesota

• Minnesota 8 – Know Your Rights (English/Vietnamese)

New York

• NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
  • Immigration Legal Support Hotline (English and Vietnamese): (800) 354-0365
  • Resources for Immigrant New Yorkers (English/Vietnamese)
  • Immigration Court 101 (English/Vietnamese)
    
    
• Mekong NYC
  • Know Your Immigration Rights with ICE (English/Vietnamese)
  • Know Your Rights if ICE Comes to Your Home (English/Vietnamese)
  • Know Your Rights if ICE Comes to Your Workplace (English/Vietnamese)
    
    
• New York Immigration Coalition
  • Know Your Rights Wallet Card (English/Vietnamese)
  • Mental Health Guide (English/Vietnamese)
    
    
• Documented
  • Guide of Resources for Immigrants (English)
  • Safety Planning for Immigrants (English/Vietnamese)
    
    
• ​​State Office of New Americans – Immigration Support Hotline (English and Vietnamese): (800) 566-7636
  
  
• New York State Unified Court System – Find a Licensed Attorney (English)

Pennsylvania

• VietLead – Resources for Southeast Asians in Philadelphia Facing Deportation Due to a Criminal Conviction (English/Vietnamese)
  
  
• Pennsylvania Bar Association – Find a Lawyer by Region (English)

Texas

• Texas Law Help
  • Immigration Rights Resources (English/Vietnamese)
  • Citizens and Immigrants: Know Your Rights (English/Vietnamese)
  • Authorization for Nonparent Care of a Child (English/Vietnamese)
  • Legal Help Directory (English/Vietnamese)
  • Legal Events and Clinics (English/Vietnamese)
  • Ask a Question (English/Vietnamese)
    
    
• Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative
  • Know Your Rights Resource Directory (English)
  • Immigration Family Preparedness Plan (English and Vietnamese)
  • Immigrant Resource Hotline: (833) 468-4664
    
    
• Boat People SOS
  • Register For a Free Legal Consultation (English/Vietnamese)
    • Phone Registration (English/Vietnamese): (281) 530-6888
      
      
• The Law Office of Wilson Hung Vu, P.C. – Your Legal Rights as a Vietnamese Immigrant in Texas (English/Vietnamese)

Washington

• Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
  • Deportation Defense Hotline (English and Vietnamese): (844) 724-3737
  • Know Your Rights (English/Vietnamese)
    
    
• Northwest Justice Project
  • Application for Legal Services (English)
  • Hotline for People Facing Deportation: (855) 657-8387 (dial 211 for interpreter)
    
    
• Washington Law Help
  • Find Legal Help by Region (English)
  • Durable Power of Attorney (English/Vietnamese)
  • Cancel/Revoke a Power of Attorney (English/Vietnamese)