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Immigrants & Immigration

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Applying for temporary protected status (TPS)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows people migrating from countries experiencing unsafe conditions to temporarily live and work in the United States. Learn more here.
Immigration resource guide for advocates in 2025
List of current resources for advocates helping detained and non-detained immigrants.
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Non-Citizen registration requirement
Learn about the new non-citizen immigrant registration requirement under the Alien Registration Requirement.
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Temporary protected status basics
Explains what temporary protected status is, including who qualifies and how to apply.
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How to file for a U-1 Visa for victims of crimes
Requirements and steps for getting a visa as a victim or witness of crime. You should talk to an immigration lawyer and beware of notary fraud.
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Venezuela's temporary protected status 2023
The U.S. has extended Venezuela's 2021 temporary protected status (TPS) and introduced a new 18-month TPS designation for Venezuela. Learn more about these updates and their implications.
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Resources for new arrivals
Resources and information for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in Illinois. Includes information about Temporary Protected Status (TPS), available benefits, and organizations that can help with food, medical care, and legal issues.
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Immigration remedies for survivors of human trafficking
A video about human trafficking victims in the immigration system, including working with law enforcement and T-Visas.
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Filing documents with immigration for free
Explains how to pay fees and ask for a fee waiver when filing cases with USCIS, which forms qualify, and how to request a waiver.
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