an immigrant to the U.S.

List of current resources for advocates helping detained and non-detained immigrants.

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

Explains the process of bond release for immigrants in detention, including who qualifies, how bond amounts are determined, and the steps to request a bond hearing

​Discover how traffic violations can impact your immigration status. Understand how ICE handles different offenses and what may lead to detainment.

Learn how immigration court works for detained immigrants: who may see a judge, how to confirm court dates, and what happens at hearings.

Learn about stipulated removal and voluntary departure, two options for leaving the U.S. during removal proceedings.

Learn how to pay an immigration bond online and update your mailing address after release.

Learn more about what happens when someone is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Learn about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and what to expect if ICE is present in the community.

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

Deportation is when the government forces someone to leave the U.S. Learn who can be deported, what can make someone inadmissible, and possible legal options.

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.

Explains the standards that detention centers should meet, including the right to have visitors, phone cards, mail, and more.

Explains what temporary protected status is, including who qualifies and how to apply.

Explains the rights of undocumented immigrant children to access public education.

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