A curated collection of legal resources from trusted immigration organizations, covering know-your-rights and family preparedness, finding help if a loved one is detained, waivers, unlawful presence, consular processing, adjustment of status, and public benefits. This is not legal advice. Only a licensed attorney or a representative accredited by a Department of Justice-recognized nonprofit can advise you on your own case.

Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Department of Justice
www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers ↗
  • EOIR List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
    FREE

    This service provider is a quarterly updated directory of nonprofit organizations, referral services, and attorneys who provide at least 50 hours of free legal immigration assistance to individuals in immigration proceedings.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
ilrc.org ↗
  • Red Cards
    FREE

    Know Your Rights cards to carry and show, available in 56 languages. You do not have to open your door to ICE—you can slide the card under the door or show it. Keep one by your door and one with you.

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  • Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan
    EN / ES

    Helps families plan who will care for children if a parent is detained, including caregiver authorization templates and a document checklist.

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  • Adjustment of Status Eligibility: Inspected & Admitted or Paroled (Oct 2024)
    PDF

    Covers wave-throughs, EWI, TPS, DACA advance parole, and military parole in place.

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  • Introduction to Consular Processing (Sep 2022)
    PDF
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Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)
cliniclegal.org ↗
  • Know Your Rights Guides

    Know Your Rights guides for home, work, school, and ICE encounters. Updated for current enforcement conditions and available in multiple languages.

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  • Completing & Filing Form I-601A

    Tips on answering each question and meeting filing requirements.

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  • Waivers Toolkit

    Includes guidance on extreme hardship declarations, hardship factors, qualifying relative declarations, and supporting exhibits.

    Note: The underlying USCIS guidance referenced in this toolkit dates to 2016. The general hardship-factor and evidence-building framework still applies, but current processing times and approval standards are stricter than those described. Consult a licensed attorney for case-specific expectations.
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  • FAQ on Public Charge for Intending Immigrants
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  • Protecting Your Community: Avoiding Immigration Scams and Notario Fraud

    Learn how to recognize and report the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL).

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
www.usa.gov ↗
  • Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS)

    Search by A-Number or by full name and country of birth to find a family member in ICE custody. Available in English, Spanish, and seven other languages.

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  • How to Locate Someone Detained by ICE

    Official plain-language guide explaining how to locate someone detained by ICE, including what to do if the online system does not find the person.

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  • Free online screening tool that explains what immigration options you may qualify for, then connects you to a directory of over 1,000 nonprofit legal providers by ZIP code.
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
ilrc.org ↗
  • USCIS & BIA Affirm Three- and Ten-Year Unlawful Presence Bars Can Run in the U.S. (Aug 2023)
    FREE
    Explains the current legal interpretation that someone who overstays and never leaves the U.S. does not trigger the three- or ten-year unlawful presence bar, even if they later qualify for a green card.
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National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
nilc.org ↗
  • Know Your Rights: Parents Detained by ICE (Nov 2025). Critical for families facing ICE enforcement.
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  • Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs (Dec 2025). Updated for 2025 reconciliation bill (SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP changes).
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  • Know Your Rights: Trump Registration Requirement for Immigrants (Apr 2025). Covers registration risks including detention and deportation.
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
aila.org ↗
  • Attorney Referral Directory
    FREE
    Verify attorney credentials and find accredited immigration counsel.
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National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
nilc.org ↗
  • Know Your Rights Card
    FREE
    What to do if you are stopped, arrested, or detained by immigration or other law enforcement.
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  • Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs (Dec 2025)
    FREE
    Updated for the 2025 reconciliation bill, including SNAP, Medicaid, and CHIP eligibility changes.
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ImmigrationLawHelp.org
immigrationlawhelp.org ↗
  • Immigration Legal Provider Directory
    FREE
    Search over 1,000 free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal providers by state, ZIP code, or detention facility.
    Only work with a licensed attorney or an accredited representative of a DOJ-recognized nonprofit. Notarios and immigration consultants are not lawyers.
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National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)
immigrantjustice.org ↗
  • Legal Consultations & Representation
    FREE
    Services for low-income immigrants (at or below 200% of the federal poverty line), including green cards, citizenship, visas, deportation defense, and DACA renewals.
    Phone: (312) 660-1370 | Tue, Wed, Thu 8:30am–4:30pm CT
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