ICE can enter only with a valid judicial warrant. You have the right to see and review the warrant.

The warrant must:

Be signed by a judge

Specifically list your address

Clearly state the purpose (e.g., arrest or search)

Without a Warrant

You can refuse entry.

ICE cannot force entry unless there are exigent circumstances (immediate danger or risk of evidence destruction).

Other Rights

You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status.

You can ask for a lawyer immediately.

Do not physically resist entry.

You have a right to record any interactions with police or ICE as long as you are not interfering with their duties.

A judicial warrant must:

Be issued by a judicial court (Not an Immigration Court!)

Be signed by a state or federal judge or magistrate (Not an Immigration Judge!)

Specify the address of the place to be searched. Ensure the address is exactly correct.

Be used within the time period stated on the warrant.

What if the warrant is missing information, has the wrong address, or is expired?

You can refuse entry

You can ask ICE agents to leave

Find Your Receipt Number

You get this when USCIS accepts your application.

It’s on the Form I-797 Notice of Action you received by mail or email.

Format: 3 letters followed by 10 numbers (e.g., EAC1234567890).

Online Status Check

Go to the official USCIS website: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus

Enter your receipt number (no spaces)

Click Check Status to see updates.

By Phone

Call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)

Have your receipt number ready.

Program for Survivors of Torture at Bellevue Hospital (PSOT)

PSOT serves individuals over the age of 18 years old living in New York City or elsewhere in New York State who have survived torture outside of the United States.

Libertas Center for Human Rights

The Libertas Center serves people who have been tortured outside of the United States. The Libertas Center can help you access:

•    Medical Care
•    Mental Health Care
•    Referrals to Social Services (food, shelter, clothing)
•    Referrals to Legal Services