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Legal resources for anyone who is an immigrant to the United States. Find more info for legal problems under Resources.

 

Immigration resource guide for advocates in 2025
List of current resources for advocates helping detained and non-detained immigrants.
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USCIS case pauses for certain non-citizens
Get the facts on what cases USCIS is not currently finalizing.
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Getting married in the US if I am an undocumented immigrant
Learn about obtaining a marriage license and getting married as an undocumented person to a US citizen.
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After a removal (deportation) order
Learn what happens after someone receives a removal order from an immigration judge, and what to expect while waiting for deportation.
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Self-deportation and voluntary departure
Learn about the difference between self-deportation and voluntary departure and how getting one or the other would affect someone's immigration case and future immigration possibilities.
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Applying for a passport for your US citizen child
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.
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Good moral character and naturalization
Learn more about activities that count and do not count as evidence of good moral character in immigration.
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Government benefits for immigrants
Discover different government assistance programs available for immigrants and the qualifications for those programs.
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Getting a replacement green card
Get the facts on how to request a replacement green card if yours is lost, destroyed, or expiring.
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Removal proceedings and deportation
Explore frequently asked questions about how a person gets put in removal proceedings, what makes someone at risk for being put in immigration court, and where to find help.
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VAWA Cancellation of Removal
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.
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Paying taxes as an undocumented immigrant
Get the facts on paying taxes as an undocumented person.
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Inadmissibility in immigration law
Explore what being inadmissible means and how it impacts someone's ability to immigrate to the US.
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Traffic violations and your immigration status
​Discover how traffic violations can impact your immigration status. Understand how ICE handles different offenses and what may lead to detainment.
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Encountering immigration enforcement (ICE)
Learn about ICE, what happens when they arrest people, and what rights people have during an arrest.
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Filing a change of address in immigration court
This how-to covers how to file the Form EOIR-33 to change a person's address in immigration court.
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