If you have an upcoming Asylum hearing in Boston, read this document on how to prepare for it. The sooner in the process you read this document, the better.
To check your case status with the Immigration Court you can… Call 1-800-898-7180 After the initial message, press 1 for instructions in English or just wait to hear the instructions in Spanish. You will be asked to enter… Read More
Boston Immigration Court U.S. Department of Justice Immigration Court JFK Federal Building 15 New Sudbury Street, Room 320 Boston, MA 02203 Phone: 617-565-3080 Hours: 7:50 am – 4:30 pm Window Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Monday-Thurs) &… Read More
Your asylum application and all accompanying documents must be submitted in English. However, it is acceptable to have your Declaration and supporting documents translated from your native language into English. If you need your documents translated, download
Please remind your mentee, NEVER to give out any personal information over the phone unless they’ve initiated the call. Unfortunately there are frequent cases of people calling and saying they’re with the Social Security Administration or DHHS or… Read More
A know-your-rights guide for non-US citizens coming to Canada from the US to make a refugee claim. Available in several languages, including Arabic, French and Spanish.
ILAP (Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project) The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project helps low-income immigrants improve their legal status and works for more just and humane laws and policies affecting immigrants.
Asylum in the United States This document from Family Promise provides an excellent overview of the Asylum Process. This document from ILAP provides excellent an overview of the 180-Day Asylum Clock. A fact sheet describing what asylum in… Read More
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Boston Hearing Preparation
Updated on May 31, 2019 by Rob LeVine
If you have an upcoming Asylum hearing in Boston, read this document on how to prepare for it. The sooner in the process you read this document, the better.
Checking Case Status
Updated on July 17, 2019 by Rob LeVine
To check your case status with the Immigration Court you can… Call 1-800-898-7180 After the initial message, press 1 for instructions in English or just wait to hear the instructions in Spanish. You will be asked to enter… Read More
Boston Court Contact Information
Updated on May 17, 2019 by Rob LeVine
Boston Immigration Court U.S. Department of Justice Immigration Court JFK Federal Building 15 New Sudbury Street, Room 320 Boston, MA 02203 Phone: 617-565-3080 Hours: 7:50 am – 4:30 pm Window Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Monday-Thurs) &… Read More
Canada – Irregular Border Crossing
Posted on May 15, 2019 by Rob LeVine
This is good information on irregular border crossings to Canada.
Certificate of Translation
Updated on April 8, 2019 by Rob LeVine
Your asylum application and all accompanying documents must be submitted in English. However, it is acceptable to have your Declaration and supporting documents translated from your native language into English. If you need your documents translated, download
Phone Scams
Posted on February 20, 2019 by Rob LeVine
Please remind your mentee, NEVER to give out any personal information over the phone unless they’ve initiated the call. Unfortunately there are frequent cases of people calling and saying they’re with the Social Security Administration or DHHS or… Read More
Canada – Border Crossing
Updated on January 20, 2019 by Rob LeVine
Canada – Rights for Refugees
Updated on May 21, 2019 by Rob LeVine
A know-your-rights guide for non-US citizens coming to Canada from the US to make a refugee claim. Available in several languages, including Arabic, French and Spanish.
Legal Resources
Updated on May 17, 2019 by Rob LeVine
ILAP (Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project) The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project helps low-income immigrants improve their legal status and works for more just and humane laws and policies affecting immigrants.
Asylum Process
Updated on May 21, 2019 by Rob LeVine
Asylum in the United States This document from Family Promise provides an excellent overview of the Asylum Process. This document from ILAP provides excellent an overview of the 180-Day Asylum Clock. A fact sheet describing what asylum in… Read More