Legal Aid for Immigration Issues for Students Enrolled at University of Maryland College Park

Legal Aid for Immigration Issues for Students Enrolled at University of Maryland College Park

UMCP's Graduate and Undergraduate Student Legal Aid offices offer free legal consultations to currently registered students who have immigration-related concerns. During a 30-minute private and confidential meeting, an immigration attorney will provide you with valuable information and guidance to address your concerns. However, please note that this service does not include legal representation. While many students find this brief consultation helpful, more complex issues might need additional time and resources. If necessary, we can refer you to other support services to further assist you.

To request a consultation, complete and submit the following form. Students are permitted one appointment with Legal Aid's immigration attorney per academic year due to the high demand for this service. The academic year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year.

Be aware that you may have to wait a few weeks before your appointment is scheduled if demand is high. In any case, we will review all requests and make every effort to fulfill them as soon as possible.

We wish you well and hope to hear from you soon!

Undergraduate Student Legal Aid & Graduate Student Legal Aid

Full name*

Preferred name and/or pronouns

Student status*

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UID*

Students who are currently registered at UMDCP are eligible for this service. We will verify your status with the Registrar's Office.

Current academic college/school*

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Expected month and year of graduation*

ie. May 2027

Email address*

Provide an address that you regularly check. We will communicate with you via email so it is critical that you provide an address that you check daily. If you do not respond to our emails in a timely fashion, this may delay or cancel your appointment.

Phone number*

Phone

May we leave you voicemails about your appointment?*

ie. appointment reminders, scheduling issues

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How did you learn about this service?*

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What is your country of citizenship?*

What degree/s, if any, have you already earned?

If you previously meet with Legal Aid's immigration attorney about this issue or a different issue, provide the month and year of your appointment. If no previous meeting, reply with n/a.*

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What is your immigration status?*

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DACA and Immigrant Students

List the visa status of your immediate family members by relationship.*

Ie: mother, citizen; visa status examples: citizen, permanent resident, work visa, etc.

Have you been out of visa status for over six months?*

ie. visa overstay or entry without visa

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If you have DACA status, have you taken any trips outisde the U.S. since being granted DACA status?*

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Have you ever been involved in removal or deportation proceedings?*

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International Students

What type of visa do you have?*

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If you are not an F-1 student, is UMCP the sponsor of your visa?*

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If your visa is sponsored by UMCP, did you meet with ISSS about this issue?*

You are advised to meet with UMD's International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), prior to meeting with Legal Aid's immigration attorney. ISSS is the only office on campus authorized to sign immigration documents and advise on the following topics: extension of stay, transfers, off-campus employment authorization, practical training, and course loads. Their advisors are in the best position to provide you with information to protect your current visa status.

To schedule an appointment with an ISSS advisor, visit their website: https://marylandglobal.umd.edu/global-learning-all/international-students-scholars/connect-isss

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All Students

If others are involved in your case, provide their name, relationship, and student status.

Note that UMD Legal Aid services are for currently registered UMD College Park students only. If your case involves anyone who is not a UMD College Park student, we will review your request and determine whether we can assist.

Briefly describe your issue in a few sentences. Submitting only a few words is not sufficient for the attorney to determine if and how to assist you and how to prepare for your consultation.*

If your case is time sensitive, explain why in detail and provide dates if applicable.

Be specific, particularly with deadlines.

Do you understand the following about the immigration attorney?*

UMD's Legal Aid contracts with attorney Patricia Minikon to provide legal consultations on immigration matters. By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that Patricia Minikon is not an employee of the University of Maryland, and that she is providing a service for legal advice and counsel only. Said information and services are limited to this meeting. Every effort will be made to ensure the accuracy of the information given and to clearly explain your legal options; however, this meeting does not constitute legal representation.

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Do you consent to a student observation of your appointment?*

By selecting yes below, you consent to an intern from UMD's Legal Aid, an undergraduate student, observing your appointment with the Legal Aid immigration attorney. The intern will be present solely to observe. They will not offer legal advice and they are bound by the confidentiality provisions applicable to your appointment. By selecting no, student observation will not occur.

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Type your full name below in lieu of your signature, to confirm your understanding of the information provided in this form.*

Appointment Information

The following section shows the dates and times for monthly immigration consultations until June 2025. This is a request form that indicates your availability; it is not a confirmation of an appointment.

Demand for this service is often high so it is possible but unlikely that you will not receive an immediate offer for an appointment. In any case, we will respond to every request.

Your name will go on a waiting list until we are able to offer you an appointment. At that point, we will contact you the week before the appointment dates shown below with an offer that requires your prompt response.

Indicate the type of appointment you prefer.*

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March 26, 2025

We suggest that you indicate your availability for at least 2 or 3 months by selecting MULTIPLE DAYS AND MULTIPLE TIMES that fit your schedule, not just one day or one time slot. Choosing several options will improve your chances of getting an appointment in a timely fashion.

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Apr 9, 2025

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April 23, 2025 - FULL

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May 7, 2025

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May 21, 2025

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June 4, 2025

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June 25, 2025

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July & August 2025

Bi-monthly immigration appointments are not offered in July and August, but a limited number of individual appointments may be available.

Confirmation

If you want a copy of this form to be emailed to you as a confirmation of your request, check the box below.

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