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Date: 12/20/2025

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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 detention basics
Learn more about what happens when someone is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Guide
Getting relief in immigration court
Learn about legal remedies that a person might be able to argue in immigration court to defend themselves from deportation.
FAQ
Applying for asylum
Learn about the ways a person can apply for asylum, associated fees, and what happens after someone files.
FAQ
Non-citizen registration requirement
Learn about the new non-citizen immigrant registration requirement under the Alien Registration Requirement.
FAQ
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.
FAQ
Permanent resident vs US citizen
Explains the differences between permanent residents and US citizens.
Text article
Immigration and notario fraud
Learn about who is qualified to give legal advice and who to trust to give immigration legal help.
FAQ
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.
How-To
Do schools report student information to immigration?
Explains privacy protections for undocumented students' school records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Text article
Naturalization basics
Definition of naturalization with the requirements and a guide from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Text article
Temporary protected status basics
Explains what temporary protected status is, including who qualifies and how to apply.
Guide
Conditions at detention centers
Explains the standards that detention centers should meet, including the right to have visitors, phone cards, mail, and more.
FAQ
Notifying immigration about a change of address
Learn how to notify immigration about a change of address, from the necessary forms to where you should send the forms.
How-To
U visa basics
Explore what a U visa is, who is eligible for a U visa, and how to apply for one.
Guide
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.
Guide
Traveling outside of the US for non-citizens
This FAQ discusses what certain non-US citizens should consider when traveling outside of the US.
FAQ

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