Immigrants & Immigration

Learn about obtaining a marriage license and getting married as an undocumented person to a US citizen.

Explains the Temporary Visitors Driver's License (TVDL) and who may qualify, including undocumented immigrants

Discover different government assistance programs available for immigrants and the qualifications for those programs.

Learn about qualifying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or food stamps as an immigrant.

Understand why you need to pay income tax if you are an undocumented immigrant.

Learn about the Chicago CityKey, an optional ID for Chicago residents that provides access to city services.

Learn about how you can open a bank account as an immigrant.

An overview of LGBTQIA+ rights in areas such as employment, housing, education, and family.

There are 4 types of guardianship for children of immigrants. This article explains to appoint a guardian to care for their children if they fear detention or deportation.

Learn how to apply for a US passport for your child, including what documents you need, how immigration status affects the process, and what to do if both parents can’t be present.

Steps to file a writ of habeas corpus to challenge why you are in prison.

This FAQ explores Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") cancellation of removal for abused immigrants in removal proceedings. This will cancel the removal or deportation of an applicant and grant the applicant lawful permanent residence.

This article explains how hiding or erasing your criminal or juvenile record might affect your immigration status.

Describes scholarships and other resources available to undocumented students in Illinois and includes links to learn more.

Learn about the new non-citizen immigrant registration requirement under the Alien Registration Requirement.

Learn about who is qualified to give legal advice and who to trust to give immigration legal help.

Understand how to get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number and file taxes as an undocumented immigrant.

Explains privacy protections for undocumented students' school records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Information about completing the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

List of organizations that help immigrants with social services like food stamps (SNAP), housing, and medical care.

Learn how to notify immigration about a change of address, from the necessary forms to where you should send the forms.

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.

This FAQ discusses what certain non-US citizens should consider when traveling outside of the US.

Steps about how to file your fee waiver, including links to the required forms and information about the necessary supporting documents.

The basics of human trafficking, how to identify it, and what to do if you or someone you know is a victim.

A list of government agencies and other resources for Native Americans looking for legal help and information.

Explore the HBIS program, which is currently paused for new applicants. Learn about how existing HBIS recipients can continue to receive benefits.

The basics of human trafficking, how to identify it, and how to work with survivors and those at risk.