Becoming familiar with laws and legal obligations in a new country is an important step for making sure you avoid any unnessecary problems. Listed below are resources to acquaint you with some basic regulations:
Immigration
F-1 Immigration Regulations
J-1 (student) Immigration Regulations
Immigration Attorneys in the Bay Area [pdf]
Travel and Visas
Family Laws
Legal Matters for Families (non-immigration related)
Taxes
Taxes in the U.S.
Tax Filing Assistance
Cintax FAQs
How to Fill Out Your California Non-resident Tax Forms [PowerPoint]
California Non-resident Tax Regulations [PowerPoint]
ASUC Student Legal Clinic
Social Security
What is the Social Security?
Social Security Taxes
How to get a Social Security Number
Legal Help for UC Berkeley Students (on campus)
Student Legal Clinic
Tenant Rights
Housing Advocacy for UCB Students (from The Resource)
Tenant Laws
Civil Rights
"Know Your Rights": What to Do If You're Stopped by the Police, the FBI, the INS or the Customs Service" (pamphlet from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) )
