Resettling to a new country can be difficult, as you adjust to a new city, culture, and community. These challenges are further complicated when there is uncertainty about whether you and your family are able to make a long-term home in the U.S.
The resources in this section help you understand how to apply for legal relief and where to find legal support.
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RESOURCES: Legal & Immigration Relief Options
Immigration Guide
Immigration Guide
Resource Type: Website
Source: USA Hello
Description: This guide helps to stay informed and safe as immigration policies change under the current administration. You can use this site to find regularly updated information, learn about programs ending and how to apply for available benefits, to stay updated on your rights and how to get help.
Forms of Legal Relief
Forms of Legal Relief
Resource Type: Video
Source: Unaccompanied Children Resource Center, USCRI
Languages: English
Description: This 4-minute video walks through legal relief options, such as asylum and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). The video also talks about the importances of obtaining an attorney for your immigration case.
Obtaining Asylum in the United States
Obtaining Asylum in the United States
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website walks through the three ways to obtain asylum and the differences between them. There is also a link on the page to an application for asylum or withholding removal.
A Legal Process of Seeking Asylum: A Step-by-Step Guide
A Legal Process of Seeking Asylum: A Step-by-Step Guide
Resource Type: Website
Source: International Catholic Migration Commission
Languages: English
Description: This website explains what asylum is, and the six steps to applying for asylum.
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website explains how to apply for lawful permanent residence in the U.S. The page explains what forms and documentation are required, where to file, required evidence, fees, special instructions, and other tips.
Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website walks through who can use this form to apply for lawful permanent residence in the U.S. The page explains what forms and documentation are required, when and where to file, required evidence, fees, special instructions, and other tips.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website describes what Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is, what countries are currently designated for TPS, and the eligibility requirements. The website also explains the application process, how to maintain TPS, what is required to travel outside the U.S. when you have temporary protected status, how to appeal a denial, and more.
Application for Temporary Protected Status
Application for Temporary Protected Status
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website discusses how to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD). The page also explains what forms and documentation are required, when and where to file, required evidence, fees, special instructions, and other tips.
Central American Minors (CAM) Program
Central American Minors (CAM) Program
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website describes what the Central American Minors (CAM) Program is, what countries of origin qualify for the program, and other eligibility requirements. The page also discusses the application process, termination of parole, and how to request re-parole.
Victims of Human Trafficking: T Visa Nonimmigration Status
Victims of Human Trafficking: T Visa Nonimmigration Status
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website describes what T nonimmigrant status is, what qualifies as a severe form of human trafficking, and how to apply for T nonimmigrant status. The page also provides information on obtaining employment authorization, applying for T visas for eligible family members, eligible services and benefits, and other resources.
Victim of Criminal Activity: U Visa Nonimmigration Status
Victim of Criminal Activity: U Visa Nonimmigration Status
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website describes what U nonimmigrant status is and who is eligible to receive it, what qualifies as criminal activities, how to apply for U nonimmigrant status. The page also provides information on applying for derivative U visas for qualifying family members and how to file for an extension and a green card.
Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website walks through the process of applying for U nonimmigrant status, when and where to file, required evidence, special instructions, tips, and more.
Special Immigrant Juveniles
Special Immigrant Juveniles
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website describes who is eligible to be classified as a Special Immigrant Juvenile and the role of the state juvenile courts in making these determinations. The page also lays out how to petition for SIJ status, how to receive a green card based on SIJ classification, and other resources.
Pathway to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and a Green Card
Pathway to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and a Green Card
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This website explains the five step process of applying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and five additional steps to take to receive a green card. There are also PDF versions available.
Important Changes to the U.S. Citizenship Test
Important Changes to the U.S. Citizenship Test
Resource Type: Website
Author: SettleIn
Languages: Website available in Dari, English, Spanish, and Ukrainian
Description: This website explains recent updates to the U.S. citizenship test and provides information to help applicants prepare.
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website lays out the various groups that qualify as Amerasians, Widow(er)s, and Special Immigrants. The page lays out what forms and documentation are required, when and where to file, required evidence, fees, special instructions, and other tips.
Petition for Alien Relative
Petition for Alien Relative
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website details the process of petitioning for an eligible relative to receive a Green Card, whether they reside in the U.S. or currently live outside the U.S. The page talks about what forms and documentation are required, when and where to file, required evidence, fees, special instructions, and other tips.
Family Immigration
Family Immigration
Resource Type: Website
Source: U.S. Department of State
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website describes two types of Family Based Immigration visas (IVs), who can apply for such visa, and on whose behalf. There is also a link to begin the application process.
Family of U.S. Citizens
Family of U.S. Citizens
Resource Type: Website
Source: USCIS
Languages: Website available in English and Spanish
Description: This official government website discusses how to petition for Green Cards on behalf of qualifying family members, which relatives can you petition for, and what happens after applying.