LEGAL ADVISORY:

Know Your Rights: Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents Re-Entering the U.S. at Ports of Entry

IABA has prepared a Know Your Rights guide, available in both English and Farsi, to help citizens and lawful permanent residents understand their legal protections at U.S. ports of entry. Know what to expect, how to respond to questioning, and…

IABA Resource: New USCIS Alien Registration Requirements

On February 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced enforcement of criminal penalties and a new USCIS Alien Registration Policy. The new registration requirement applies, with limited exceptions, to foreign nationals who…

IABA Report: Trump Administration Executive Orders

Beginning on January 20, 2025, President Trump has issued several executive orders that may impact the Iranian American community, as part of his promised activities during his administration’s first 100 days in office. This includes serious…

Know Your Rights at the Airport and the Border

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Iranian-American Community Advisory: Know Your Rights at the Airport and the Border   Updated March 2019   Download the full document

IABA Statement & Resources on New Immigration Proclamation Restrictions

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On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued a new presidential proclamation (“Proclamation”) temporarily suspending the entry of particular categories of immigrants into the United States (“U.S.”). The Proclamation will be effective…

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - Federal Quarantine Requirements

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The current concerns for the spread of the COVID-19, known commonly as the novel coronavirus, have left many individuals -- in particular those returning to the United States after international travel -- with questions about their…