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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.

 

Do schools report student information to immigration?
Explains privacy protections for undocumented students' school records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Guardianship for immigrant children
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.
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Getting a green card for a family member
Information on green cards for family members, who can qualify, preference categories and which forms to file.
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Naturalization basics
Definition of naturalization with the requirements and a guide from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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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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Immigration detention common questions
Learn more about immigration detention, as well as rights and options immigrants have.
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Safety planning for immigrants common questions
Learn how about safety planning for immigrant families. Find out what should be included, like emergency contacts, financial plans, and childcare plans, and what else to do to ensure your family's safety.
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Encountering immigration enforcement (ICE) common questions
Learn about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), what happens when they arrest people, and what rights people have during an arrest.
FAQ
Finding someone who may be in immigration detention
This how-to explains steps to getting more information about someone who has been detained by immigration officials.
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