International Student Resources

The Immigrant and Refugee Services Division of Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York (CCCS) provides free immigration legal services to immigrants throughout New York City and seven counties of the Lower Hudson Valley (Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan). Through a variety of programs designed to meet community needs, CCCS assists long-term residents of New York State as well as those who newly arrived. We serve documented and undocumented immigrants of all ages, including individual adults, families, and unaccompanied children. Services are provided to people of all countries, languages, and religious beliefs.

A new legal resource funded by the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation and Robin Hood to support those affected by recent immigration policy changes. Current CUNY students, faculty, and staff can request free consultations with immigration attorneys for issues such as detention, F-1 status, immigration hearings, travel, or loss/change of status. If detained, email immigrationhelp@cuny.edu for immediate assistance.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, voluntary bar association that provides continuing legal education, professional services, information, and expertise to more than 18,000 attorneys who practice and teach immigration law.

New York City Bar Legal Referral Service (LRS) is the oldest lawyer referral service in New York State, and the first one in New York City approved by the American Bar Association. Referral counselors either speak with you about your legal question or review your online referral request.