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Date: 09/20/2025

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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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Paying taxes as an undocumented immigrant
Understand why you need to pay income tax if you are an undocumented immigrant.
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Immigration bond common questions
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
FAQ
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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Immigration court and detainees common questions
Learn how immigration court works for detained immigrants: who may see a judge, how to confirm court dates, and what happens at hearings.
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Should somebody sign papers to be deported?
Learn about stipulated removal and voluntary departure, two options for leaving the U.S. during removal proceedings.
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Paying an immigrant's bond
Learn how to pay an immigration bond online and update your mailing address after release.
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Immigration detention basics
Learn more about what happens when someone is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Immigration arrests and workplace raids basics
Learn about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and what to expect if ICE is present in the community.
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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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Deportation and removal basics
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.
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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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Conditions at detention centers common questions
Explains the standards that detention centers should meet, including the right to have visitors, phone cards, mail, and more.
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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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Going to school as an undocumented immigrant
Explains the rights of undocumented immigrant children to access public education.
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VAWA Cancellation of Removal
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.
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