Your rights

On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration issued an executive action to overturn the travel ban that prevented non-citizens from 13 countries to travel to the USA. 

Refugees, immigrants, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and US citizens all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. In the USA, we all have rights. This information is to help you know your refugee rights. At the bottom of this page, you will find links to this information in Nepali, Somali, French and Arabic.

Do you know your rights in the USA? If you are an immigrant, you have civil rights, human rights, and legal rights. You have these rights even if you are undocumented or in detention. Learn about your rights.

Do you need a lawyer? Do you need help with immigration or asylum? Find free or low-cost legal resources for refugees and immigrants. Learn how to protect yourself from immigration fraud.

Are you a refugee or asylee? Do you need to travel outside the United States? You will need a Refugee Travel Document in order to return to the USA. Most refugees and asylees can use a Refugee Travel Document for travel in place of a passport.

Legal help and services in the USA can cost a lot of money. Legal issues can be very confusing. Sometimes, it is hard to know when to get a lawyer. If you are a refugee, you can ask your resettlement agency for advice.