Service for Immigrants - Fact Sheet - English.pdf
Service for Immigrants - Fact Sheet - Spanish.pdf
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Remember, all people in the U.S., regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution and other laws. Make sure you know your rights if you are approached by police or ICE.
- You have the right to refuse consent for immigration or the police to search yourself, your car or your home.
- You have the right to remain silent. If you want to exercise that right, you should say it out loud.
- You have the right to call the consulate of your home country. Immigration and police must let your consulate visit or speak with you.
- You have the right to speak to an attorney before answering any questions. You may say, “I will remain silent until I speak to an attorney.”
- You have the right to refuse to sign documents you do not understand.
If you need help call:
Catholic Charities Legal Assitance (CCLA) (312) 948-6821
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) (312) 660-1370
Legal Assistance Foundation (LFA) (312) 422-1240
Chicago Legal Clinic (773) 731-1762
Immigrant Rights Workshops
Catholic Charities is conducting a number of workshops to help the immigrant community. Each workshop covers: Know your rights,
depression/anxiety and the immigration reality, and information on power of attorney/guardianship. Please check back often as more dates will be added.
Immigration Workshops Flyer
Additional Resources from our Partners:
Services provided by Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities Legal Assistance (CCLA)
721 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 948-6821
Catholic Charities Legal Assistance (CCLA) provides legal services to low-income individuals who are not represented by a lawyer. Our telephone advice line assists clients who are representing themselves by advising them of their rights and responsibilities as well as how to navigate the legal process when necessary. CCLA also offers a variety of other legal services, including representation in a limited number of areas and advice desks for face to face consultations. Please see the “Services” section of this website for specific information.
Immigration and Naturalization Services
205 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 427-7078 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Evaluates and provides assistance to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents in the immigration process involving family reunification applications. Also assist in completing applications for extensions of visitor’s visas, religious workers, work permits, replacement/renewal of permanent residence cards, naturalization/citizenship, and inquiries for status of cases at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices, as well as, American embassies/consulates abroad.
Immigration Services Fact Sheet
Additional locations:
Maryville Academy
1170 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (312) 427-7078 from 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Days: Wednesdays
West Regional Office
1400 South Austin Blvd., Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (708) 329-4031 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Melrose Park
1115 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park IL 60060
Phone: (312) 427-7078 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Days: Wednesdays
Waukegan
671 S. Lewis, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 782-4225 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Servicios de Inmigración y Naturalización
CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS
Todas las personas que viven en Estados Unidos, sean ciudadanos o no, cuentan con ciertos derechos bajo la Constitución de los Estados Unidos y otras leyes.
- Tiene el derecho de rehusarse a dar consentimiento a inmigración o a la policía para que lo registren a usted, a su carro o a su casa.
- Tiene derecho de permanecer en silencio. Si quiere ejercer ese derecho, debe decirlo en voz alta.
- Tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado antes de contestar cualquier pregunta. Puede decir, “Permaneceré en silencio hasta que hable con un abogado.”
- Tiene derecho a llamar al consulado de su país de origen si es detenido por ICE o la policía. ICE y la policía debe permitirle a su consulado que le visite o hable con usted.
Si lo detienen llame a:
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) (312) 660-1370
Legal Assistance Foundation (LFA) (312) 422-1240
Chicago Legal Clinic (773) 731-1762
Servicios proporcionados por Caridades Católicas
Servicios de Inmigración y Naturalización
205 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606
Teléfono: (312) 427-7078 de 2 p.m. a 4 p.m.
Evalúa y proporciona asistencia a los ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales en el proceso de inmigración en relación a solicitudes de reunificación familiar. Ayuda a completar aplicaciones para extensiones de visas de visitante, trabajadores religiosos, permisos de trabajo, sustitución/renovación de tarjetas de residencia permanente, naturalización/ ciudadanía, y consultas del estado de los casos en las oficinas de los Servicios de Inmigración y Ciudadanía de los EE.UU. (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés), así como en las embajadas/ consulados estadounidenses en el extranjero.
Ubicaciones adicionales:
Academia Maryville
1170 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Teléfono: (312) 427-7078 de 2:00 p.m. a 4 p.m.
Días: miércoles
Oficina Regional del Oeste
1400 South Austin Blvd., Cicero, IL 60804
Teléfono: (708) 329-4031 de 1:30 p.m. a 4 p.m.
Días: lunes, martes, jueves, y viernes
Melrose Park
1115 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60060
Teléfono: (312) 427-7078 de 1:30 p.m. a 4 p.m.
Días: miércoles
Waukegan
671 S. Lewis, Waukegan, IL 60085
Teléfono: (847) 782-4225 de 1:30 p.m. a 4 p.m.