WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF RETENTION CENTERS?

 WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF RETENTION CENTERS?

• REFUGEES:

These detention centers have a low level of security and the highest level of freedom.

Minors living in a refuge center regularly go to the gymnasium and can watch

freely TV, play video games and read. The NIJC usually carries out visits

weekly at shelters in the Chicago area and can also be reached by phone on

Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

• CENTERS SUPERVISED BY SUPERVISORS:

These detention centers have a higher level of security than the refuge centers. Minors

living in a center supervised by supervisors can obtain the right to go to the gymnasium or

playing video games. Although they are sometimes arrested for minor offenses, minors in the center

supervised by supervisors usually present behavioral problems rather than

criminal problems. The NIJC usually makes weekly visits to supervised centers

by supervisors and can also be contacted by phone.

• THERAPEUTIC CENTERS:

These centers are reserved for minors who require medical or psychological care

individuals. The NIJC usually makes visits to therapy centers and is also

reachable by phone.

• SECURE CENTERS:

These detention centers have a very high level of security and a lower level of freedom. The

doors to a secure center are virtually all locked. Most minors in the center

have dealt with the juvenile justice system or the criminal justice system. Currently there is

no secure center in the Chicago area.

CAN I CHANGE CENTER?

Occasionally, detention center staff work with the ORR to transfer

a minor from one center to another (generally, depending on the behavior of the minor). The

good behavior can help your transfer to a less secure detention center (and offering

more freedom). Bad behavior can lead to your transfer to one more center

high security (and offering less freedom).

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WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS TO

DETENTION CENTER ?

ALTHOUGH YOU ARE IN RETENTION, YOU WILL HAVE

ALWAYS MANY RIGHTS:

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS TO BASIC CARE?

• You have the right to adequate housing (food, bed,

clean clothes, access to soap, toothpaste

and other hygiene products).

• You have the right to see a doctor if necessary

medical care.

** If you are ill, you must immediately inform the social worker. **

• You have the right to urgent dental care.

• You will have the opportunity to talk to your family or potential sponsors

every week. You can call your family in the United States or abroad.

• You have the right to participate in recreational and physical activities, including spending time in

open air weather permitting.

• You have the right to access the religious services of your choice whenever possible

CAN I CALL MY LAWYER OR MY DOCTOR?

• You have the right to call your lawyer or doctor and talk to them in private. If you want to talk to your

lawyer, you have to ask your social worker.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I TURN MY 18 YEARS OLD DURING MY RETENTION AT THE CENTER?

• When you are 18 years old, DHS / ICE agents may decide to transfer you from the center.

of detention for children to a center for adults. It is important to determine with your

social worker if you can leave your detention center before your 18 th birthday.

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CAN I BE FREE TO

GO LIVE WITH A MEMBER

OF MY FAMILY?

Many minors can be released to live with

their family. During your placement in detention, you are under

the responsibility of ORR. It's the ORR that judges if your release

to go live with your family is safe. He must ensure

that the person you will live with is a person

responsible and trustworthy and that you will not be in danger

by living with that family member. If you don't have a family

in the United States, you can go live with a friend's family.

THE MEMBER OF MY FAMILY

IS A PAPERLESS.

CAN I ANYWHERE

TO BE FREED?

You MAY be released to live with a member of

the family who does not have legal authorization in the United States

(he or she is undocumented). However, the FBI verifying the

fingerprints of your family member, there might be

risks for this member of your family:

1 If your family member has been deported or has had

problems with the government, and / or

2 If your family member is under an arrest warrant or has

committed serious crimes. There is also a risk in

traveling with an undocumented person, especially if

your family member should pick you up from the

retention. If you have any questions, you can contact your

social worker.

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WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A FAMILY?

CAN I STILL BE FREE

FROM THE RETENTION CENTER?

You MAY be released depending on where you are detained, your visa eligibility and your age.

Certain minors entitled to assistance are eligible for release from the detention center to a

host family. You will be accommodated in this host family pending the finalization of the study of

your file by immigration. There are host families all over the United States. Legal team

NIJC can request your placement with a family in a specific location in the United States, but the

final decision rests with ORR. If you are released to a foster family, the NIJC will provide all

efforts to put you in contact with a new lawyer who works near where you

live.

HOW LONG

WILL I BE FREE?

MANY FACTORS WILL AFFECT

THE SPEED OF YOUR EXIT:

• Usually you can be released more

quickly if the detention center is

a low security center.

• Each case is different. Minors are

transferred after a few weeks,

others have to wait longer.

It depends on several factors. You can

contact your social worker to

obtain informations.

• Families of many minors should

pass an aptitude assessment for

determine if you are not at risk

by staying at the home of this family.

This may delay your transfer.

• If you have been the subject of court decisions

for minors or convictions

criminal, if you are prosecuted

current or pending mandate,

your release will be delayed.

• The NIJC legal team has no

control over your exit from the detention center.

• Questions about your trip should always be

be addressed to your social worker on

detention center.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO MY FILE

AFTER BEING RELEASED

AND SEND TO MY FAMILY

OR WITH A HOST FAMILY?

** YOUR EXIT FROM THE RETENTION CENTER DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOUR SITUATION IN MATTER

IMMIGRATION IS FINALIZED! **

Leaving the center means that you can live with your family as long as your case is ongoing. She does not

does not mean that you are allowed to stay permanently in the United States. It's the judge at

immigration or immigration officer who will decide if you can stay in the United States, after examining

your file.

Once out, you can request that your case be transferred to the nearest immigration court

from your new home. If the request is approved, you will receive a new court date

to the court, which will send you a letter to your new address.

DO I NEED A LAWYER AND HOW CAN I FIND ONE?

You should always try to get a lawyer to represent you once you are released. You will find a

list of lawyers whose services are free or whose fees are reasonable at the end of this

manual. A lawyer makes things easier and helps you understand them better in court. If you are eligible

legal residence permit in the United States, you must have a lawyer to help you explain your

situation to the judge.

You don't have to have a lawyer. If you can't find a lawyer you can go to court

and ask the judge for more time to find one. Most judges will give you the

time to find a lawyer. You must be present at hearings even if you don't have a lawyer.

You don't have to wait until your court date to see a lawyer

immigration. We encourage you to find a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

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DON'T FORGET THAT YOU MUST:

• Always go to court summons : The judge can expel you if you do not go to court .

court. To find out if you have a court date, you can call 1-800-898-7180 and enter your

number A. You will find this number on your immigration papers or on the letter sent to you by the

NIJC after your release.

• Always inform the government of where you live: If you move, you must inform

the immigration judge and immigration officers and give them your address so that they

can send you summons to court. For this, you must submit the Form EOIR-33

which you can find at www.usdoj.gov/eoir from the Immigration Court and DHS / ICE.

• Leaving a detention center does not give you the right to work: If you want to work after

have been released, you will need to talk to your lawyer.

• Leaving a detention center does not give you the right to work: If you want to work after

have been released, you will need to talk to your lawyer.

• You have the right to be safe and healthy with your family member: If the family member

your family is hurting you or forcing you to do something you don't think you should do,

you will immediately call the police and notify your lawyer. In an emergency, call the police

by dialing 911.

• Avoid trouble: You must not forget that the immigration judge has not yet made a decision

on your file. If you get into trouble at school or with the police, it could affect the decision

of the judge on the possible authorization to stay in the United States.

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