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VAAP introduction to immigration legal access in Vermont
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For an introduction to what local ICE detention looks like in Vermont, listen to our September 2025 VTDigger podcast appearance here.
For an introduction to the local immigration legal access gaps VAAP was cofounded to address, listen to our February 2025 VTDigger podcast appearance here.
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For an introduction to the U.S. immigration system for non-lawyers, listen to VAAP’s April 2025 appearance on the Vermont Child Welfare Training Partnership’s Social Work Lens here or wherever you get your podcasts.
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For an overview of Vermont’s immigration legal service ecosystem as we entered 2025, watch or listen to VAAP’s conversation with the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) here or wherever you get your podcasts.
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View Representative Balint’s full January 2025 press conference on immigration rights at Vermont State House, recorded by ORCA Media and featuring VAAP, the Attorney General’s Office, the State Refugee Office, and Vermont Afghan Alliance.
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In December 2024, Vermont Language Justice Project recorded a presentation to help Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole speaking communities prepare for the incoming anti-immigrant administration. Access the video recordings by Vermont Language Justice Project here.
VAAP recommended Know Your Rights videos
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Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (ILAP)’s Know Your Rights page has trusted resources and links to more information. We encourage you to share these resources broadly.
[English] Know Your Rights:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights[Français] Connaitre Ses Droits:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights-french[Português] Conheça Seus Direitos:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights-portuguese[Español] Conozca Sus Derechos:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights-spanish[Kreyòl Ayisyen] Konnen Dwa Ou:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights-haitian-creole
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Click here to access the Immigrant Legal Assistance Project’s advice and videos on protecting yourself from ICE and from immigration fraud in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Lingala, and Hatian Creole.
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Access the Vermont Language Justice Project videos on law enforcement interactions below:
Access the Vermont Language Justice Project’s videos on immigration officer interactions here:
English https://youtu.be/8sGfN65Z5Xg
Spanish https://youtu.be/tokHEuFWSXM
Mandarin https://youtu.be/N7Z9ubHlsA0
Arabic https://youtu.be/iWe6MPLZ5ro
Kreyol https://youtu.be/CWWw9cnCLW4
Access the Vermont Language Justice Project videos on creating a family preparedness plan:
Spanish. https://youtu.be/P44azLvlyuo
English. https://youtu.be/Op1LJ07-tqA
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Resources introducing legal pathways to immigration status and safety
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Download AILA flyers on various temporary status and protections topics below:
Flyer on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) here.
Flyer on immigration protections for U.S. crime victims here.
Flyers (multilingual) on U Visa “bona fide determinations” here.
Flyer on H-1B nonimmigrant worker visas here and on online registration here and here.
Flyer on requesting to expedite pending nonimmigrant status applications here.
Flyer on requesting to waive nonimmigrant status application interviews.
Download various AILA flyers on accessing and maintaining permanent status below:
Flyers (multilingual) on protecting against “public health” barriers by producing a medical evaluation here and proving COVID-19 vaccination status here.
Flyer explaining the Diversity Visa pathway to lawful permanent residence (LPR) here.
Flyer explaining LPR removal proceedings at ports of entry here.
Download various AILA flyers on becoming a citizen by naturalization below:
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Legal and policy guides: includes Spanish, English and Haitian Creole guides to immigration court, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and Asylum, as well as Spanish and English guides to Special Education and school enrollment rights.
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VAAP recommended introduction-to-immigration websites
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Access the multilingual clearinghouse of resources, information and help here.
See also from Justicia Lab:
Immigration Law Help: An online directory of over 1,000 nonprofit immigration legal service providers nationwide.
The Immigration Advocates Network: A community of over 12,000 legal advocates working across the country to keep immigrant communities informed and protected
Immi.org: A legal information site that provides updates to changing immigration policy and has helped over 150,000 to help immigrants identify a form of relief, find information, or make a plan for themselves and their families.
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Download AILA flyers on various temporary status and protections topics below:
Flyer on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) here.
Flyer on immigration protections for U.S. crime victims here.
Flyers (multilingual) on U Visa “bona fide determinations” here.
Flyer on H-1B nonimmigrant worker visas here and on online registration here and here.
Flyer on requesting to expedite pending nonimmigrant status applications here.
Flyer on requesting to waive nonimmigrant status application interviews.
Download various AILA flyers on accessing and maintaining permanent status below:
Flyers (multilingual) on protecting against “public health” barriers by producing a medical evaluation here and proving COVID-19 vaccination status here.
Flyer explaining the Diversity Visa pathway to lawful permanent residence (LPR) here.
Flyer explaining LPR removal proceedings at ports of entry here.
Download various AILA flyers on becoming a citizen by naturalization below:
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ILAP's Know Your Rights page has trusted resources and links to more information. We encourage you to share these resources broadly.
[English] Know Your Rights:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights[Français] Connaitre Ses Droits:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights-french[Português] Conheça Seus Direitos:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights-portuguese[Español] Conozca Sus Derechos:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights-spanish[Kreyòl Ayisyen] Konnen Dwa Ou:
https://ilapmaine.org/know-your-rights-haitian-creole
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Legal and policy guides: includes Spanish, English and Haitian Creole guides to immigration court, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and Asylum, as well as Spanish and English guides to Special Education and school enrollment rights.
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