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Immigrant Rights
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Find information about immigrant rights and links to organizations that support and advance the rights of immigrants.
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Whether you’re renewing your Green Card, becoming a citizen, or trying to choose the right forms, immigration issues can be complicated – and it’s important to do things right. Use the resources on this page to help you spot and avoid scams, and find the right kind of help.
The crossover between immigration and criminal law is one of the most complex and technical areas of law today. The ILRC is recognized as a national leader in this field, in analysis, teaching, and policy work.
Juan Learns his Rights to Deal with Debt Collectors: A Spanish Photo Novel from the Federal Trade Commission
(This resource is only available in Spanish.)
(This resource is only available in Spanish.)
Information about farmworker rights.
If you are concerned about being deported and need to give someone else the right to temporarily make decisions for your child, you can use the “Power of Attorney for Care, Custody, or Property of a Minor Child” form. More information can be found in this article.
Sonia Gets the Facts About Government Impostors: A Photo Novel from the Federal Trade Commission
(This resource is only available in Spanish.)
(This resource is only available in Spanish.)
Learn about U.S. immigration laws and find resources that may be able to help if you are not a U.S. citizen.
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
This resource gives advice to people who live in HUD housing about what to do if they are asked to share their immigration status by public housing offices, building owners, or landlords who accept housing vouchers.
We rely on the police to keep us safe and treat us all fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. This card provides tips for interacting with police and understanding your rights.
This resource discusses how MLSA provides access to free legal help in the language you understand.
Some people who are not United States citizens have been arrested or detained by the U.S. government. Learn how to protect yourself so this does not happen to you!
Immigration issues are tricky. There are many ways in which your immigration status – whether you’re a green card holder or undocumented – can impact your ability to get a job, go to college, or even remain in the United States. That’s why we created this resource especially for immigrant youth. We hope you find it useful.
Established in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is an organization in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income.
You cannot legally be denied entry into the United States based on your sexual orientation. Immigration officials are not legally permitted to ask about your sexual orientation. Click here to learn more.
Talking About Scams: A photo novella by the Federal Trade Commission
(This resource is only available in Spanish.)
(This resource is only available in Spanish.)
