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Know Your Options:
Immigration Forms and Guides

You’re Not Alone: Resources for Navigating Immigration Court

If you’re unable to find an immigration attorney in your area, the resources in this section can help empower you to take action on your own. We strongly encourage you to continue searching for legal representation, as no immigrant should have to stand alone in immigration court.

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Application for Asylum (I-589)

Form I‑589, ‘Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal,’ is the form used by individuals seeking asylum in the United States.

Bond Guide

Use this guide to learn more about immigration bonds. This resource is provided by the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (FIRRP).

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Change of Address Form

This form is used to report a change of address to federal immigration agencies. 

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Change of Venue Form

This form is used to request that a court transfer the location of an immigration case.

Family Preparedness

How to prepare your family in case of an immigration attorney 

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Fee Waiver Form
(I-912)

This "Request for Fee Waiver" form is used by individuals who cannot afford to pay the filing fees for certain USCIS applications or petitions. 

Pro Se
Habeas Corpus Petition Filing Instructions

Learn how to file a habeas corpus petition in federal court to challenge an unlawful detention at Adelanto Detention Center or the Desert View Annex.

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Replace a Green Card

​How to replace a Legal Permanent Residency Card (aka Green Card) 

Replace a Work Permit

This instructional packet provides step‑by‑step guidance on how to replace your work permit (Employment Authorization Document) and understand the requirements for submitting a new application.

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Third Party Notifications for Mental Health or Competency Issues

For those who are detained with mental health and competency issues, the Immigration Court is required to provide them with additional safeguards, including potentially a government funded attorney. This instructional packet explains how to submit a third‑party notification to the Court to provide evidence of mental health and competency issues. 

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