"If you stay silent the INS can arrest you, and if you do not have enough money to pay the bail, you could be held in prison for some time. If you coorporate with the INS, giving them the information they want, there is a possibility that they won't keep you detained while they proceed with your deportation case. However, staying silent could give you an advantage, because without your coorporation the INS might not be able to get the necessary information to start deportation proceedings against you. This also depends on the information that your employer may have given the INS. Because each person has a different situation, it's better to speak with a lawyer to know your options and make an informed decision. You can also prepare yourself for this situation by speaking with a lawyer now so that you will have an idea of what to do if the INS arrests you.

If the INS arrests you, they are going to pressure you to sign a document accepting your voluntary departure. If you sign it, you could lose important rights. Demand your right to speak with a lawyer before you sign any document.

It's very dangerous to use false documents. If the INS catches you with false documents, they can make you pay a fine, and they can deport you and permanently bar you from living legally in the United States.

Every person has a right to not show documents, even if we are legal residents or citizens.

Tell your friends your family and co-workers what their basic rights are during a raid. Try to agree that everyone, regardless of their immigration status, will refuse to talk to the INS until they speak with a lawyer.