This section describes how to approach issues related to your valuable personal property in the event of detention or deportation, including potential confiscation or destruction of property, options for handling property still in possession, factors to consider when choosing a path, and how to plan ahead.
This section targets Preparing Immigrants, but contains useful information for Detained and Supervised Immigrants as well. It addresses the following questions:
- Checklist: Handling Valuables
- What is Valuable Personal Property?
- What Types of Valuable Personal Property Do You Have?
- Planning in Advance – What Are the Options?
- Other Factors to Consider
- What Happens to Your Property if You Are Detained?
- Avoiding or Mitigating the Risk of Loss
- How Can You Get Your Possessions or Property Back?