Planning for Immigrant Parents

If you are not a US Citizen, you live in New York State, and you have children with you then you need to plan ahead in case you are ever detained by ICE, CBP or other federal agent.

Si no es ciudadano estadounidense, Ud. vive en el estado de Nueva York y tiene hijos con usted, debe planificar con anticipación en caso de que sea detenido por ICE, CBP u otro agente federal.

1. We have created both an online form drafting tool and fillable .pdf forms to help you draft the following documents:

• Designation of Person in Parental Relationship (OCFS-4940) in English and Spanish
• Designation of Standby Guardianship with Alternate Guardian in English. This allows the parents to designate who they would like as a guardian, and then a second person in case that first person is not available. 
• Authorization for Travel in English and Spanish

Draft these forms with our Drafting Tool now by clicking here.

Draft forms for ONLY ONE Guardian by downloading and completing a .pdf here.

Draft forms for a Guardian AND an Alternate Guardian by downloading and completing a .pdf here.

2. New York State Birth Certificate Mail In Application

If you need to apply for a New York State Birth Certificate for your child, you can use this mail in application, or you can use the online vital records. 

3. Next Steps - What to do with these forms.

This will guide you through what to do next with the Designation of Person in Parental Relationship, Designation of Standby Guardianship and other forms.