Off-Campus Resources

American Immigration Lawyers Association ......................................................................................www.aila.org AILA is the only legal association in the U.S. for immigration attorneys, and more than 15,000 immigration lawyers are members. Use the Immigration Lawyer Search on its website to confirm that a lawyer is a member of AILA.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ................................................................................................................www.irs.gov The IRS is the U.S. tax collection agency. Its website has information about tax filing requirements, including downloadable forms and instructions.

Know Your IX ............................................................................................................................. www.knowyourix.org This website provides information for students about their legal Title IX rights to a safe education free from sexual violence and harassment.

National Sexual Assault Hotline ...........................................................................................................800-656-4673 This national hotline, operated by RAINN, serves people affected by sexual violence. It automatically routes the caller to the nearest sexual assault service provider.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.................................................................................................... 800-273-8255 This phone service provides crisis intervention, self-harm counseling and assistance, and local mental health referrals. To speak with someone at the Lifeline in Spanish ....................................................................... 888-628-9454

New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)...................................................................... www.dmv.ny.gov The DMV issues driver’s licenses, learner permits, and secure identity documents, and provides other essential motor vehicle and driver-related services.

One To World ............................................................................................................................. www.onetoworld.org One To World provides cultural exchange, community volunteering, and professional development programs and events for international students in the New York area.

Study in the States .............................................................................................................studyinthestates.dhs.gov The Department of Homeland Security provides Study in the States as a free resource to explain the rules and regulations governing international students in the United States.

International Student Affairs

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