Legal Assistance at John Jay College
If you have immigration-related questions such as questions about legal screenings for other legal options, there are resources available at John Jay, CUNY, and from many nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost, high-quality, and confidential immigration law services. Contact us at Immigrantsuccess@jjay.cuny.edu and someone will contact you.
Please also beware of fraudulent and deceptive practices by persons posing to be lawyers, such as those claiming to be “notaries.” When in doubt about a person or organization's legitimacy, check with a knowledgeable and reputable source, such as the ones on this site, before you proceed.
DACA renewals
The ImSSC encourages students eligible to renew and apply for DACA to do so. The ImSSC can connect you and your family members to a trusted legal provider. Contact Denise Vivar at dvivar@jjay.cuny.edu to schedule an appointment.
ImSSC also helps schedule appointments for legal screenings for you and your family to determine possible legal pathways forward. Screenings sessions are free and available twice a month. Contact Denise Vivar to make an appointment at dvivat@jjay.cuny.edu
Other Legal Resources
If you have immigration-related questions, there are resources available at John Jay, CUNY, and from many nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost, high-quality, and confidential immigration law services.* Below is a list of some resources that are available to assist you.
CUNY CITIZENSHIP NOW
CUNY Citizenship Now provides free, high-quality, and confidential immigration law services for CUNY students and other New Yorkers.
NYU School of Law Teach-In and Know Your Rights Presentations
A deeply informative series of presentations ensure that you know your rights in the event of a raid, detention and deportation proceedings, or police encounter. It also includes ways to prepare for the new presidential administration if you have a criminal record, have DACA, are undocumented, and more.
Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services
Catholic Charities provides legal consultations, representation, and assistance to documented and undocumented newcomers of all nationalities, ethnicities, and religions. All matters are treated professionally and confidentially.
United We Dream
United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation, organizes and advocates on behalf of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status.
Immigrant Defense Project
IDP’s services include legal advice, impact litigation, legal training, post-conviction relief, Padilla support center, defender support, advocacy, and community defense. For free legal helpline call 212-725-6422.
New York Immigration Coalition
The New York Immigration Coalition organizes and advocates on behalf of immigrants.
To Report Hate Crimes
Governor Cuomo's Hate Crimes Reporting Hotline: 1-888-392-3644
New York City’s Hate Crimes Task Force: 1-646-610-5267
http://www.thenyic.org/immigration
*Please beware of fraudulent and deceptive practices by persons posing to be lawyers, such as those claiming to be “notarios.” When in doubt about a person or organization's legitimacy, check with a knowledgeable and reputable source, such as one above, before you proceed.
