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Police, immigration notices and official contact

Search-intent questions foreigners commonly ask. Answers follow cautious editorial rules and point you to private assessment when human review is needed.

• What should I do if immigration calls me?
• What should I do if the police visit my hotel?
• What should I do if police ask to see my passport?
• What should I do if I receive an immigration notice?
• What should I do if I receive a summons?
• Do I have to attend an immigration appointment?
• Can I ask for an interpreter?
• Can I ask for a written copy of the decision?
• Can I photograph documents given to me by immigration?
• Should I sign a document I do not understand?
• Can I request a translation before signing?
• Can I bring a representative?
• Can immigration keep my passport?
• Can police check my temporary residence registration?
• Can immigration check where I have stayed?
• Can immigration ask for my phone number and current address?
• What if immigration asks me to leave by a certain date?
• What if I need more time because of a medical problem?
• What if I am unable to attend my appointment?
• What information should I record after meeting immigration?
• Should I keep copies of receipts and official notices?

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