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Many immigrants whether in the country legally or illegally think they have no real rights while in the United States. While it may be true that your rights and privileges are limited in the eyes of the government, it is also true that the government recognizes that immigrants have certain inalienable rights as human beings. So even if you are stopped by an Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) agent or a police officer and detained or arrested you do have some rights. Probably the three most important rights that you have if you find yourself in this situation is: 1. Your Right to Remain Silent 2. Your Right to Not Sign anything without your Attorney present and lastly 3.Your Right to Speak to an Attorney.
We have clients tell us all the time that they feel they have no rights at all while living in the United States waiting for their immigration matter to get resolved, whether they are trying to obtain a Resident Alien Card (Green Card) or seeking temporary residency or becoming a citizen. This has to be a terrible feeling and burden to carry while you are living in the United States. And while It is true you do not have all the privileges that an American citizen has in regards to all the rights and services available to you, you do still still have rights and are protected under the law.
This is why every immigrant should become familiar with the rights and protections afforded them under the law. The saying "An once of protection is worth a pound of cure" holds very true in this situation. And if you get detained or arrested this is not the best time to start trying to find out what rights you have. This is why every immigrant should look for an immigration attorney that they feel comfortable with in case the unthinkable happens and you find yourself in need of a good immigration attorney very quickly. The time to try to find a good immigration attorney is not after the fact, where time could be of the essence. Nor, do you want to pick just anyone to help you and handle your case, which could be one of the most important decisions in your life and where it could mean the difference of staying in the United States or being deported.
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