People before status
We help families regardless of their current immigration status. We do not condition support on political views, religion or background.
About UIAN
A foundation built by people who walked this road, for people still walking it.
UIAN is a U.S. nonprofit foundation. We support immigrants and mixed-status families with documents, family stability, education and long-term integration into American life — without political games and without exaggerated promises.
UIAN
Building Stability. Creating Futures.
- Mission. Stability for immigrant families, not just paperwork.
- Method. Coordinate licensed specialists around one family.
- Standard. Honest with donors, careful with promises.
Mission
Why UIAN exists.
For many immigrant families in the United States, the hardest part is not the law itself. It is not knowing who to trust, who is licensed, what is realistic, and who will still answer the phone next week. UIAN exists to be that steady, honest organization that works with each family for as long as the situation needs.
We focus on stability — documents that are correct, work that is legal, housing that is safe, schools that are working for the children, and mental health that is not ignored. Stability is what allows a family to think one year ahead instead of one week.
UIAN is a nonprofit. The work is funded by donors, partners and grants. The success of UIAN is judged by how many families we move from urgent to stable, and by whether donors can clearly see where their money went.
Values
What we stand for.
Five values shape every decision UIAN makes — from which cases we accept to how we communicate with donors.
Licensed and accountable
Every legal step goes through a licensed attorney or accredited representative. Every health step goes through a registered provider. No shortcuts.
Stability, not slogans
The goal is a family that no longer needs us. Slogans, hashtags and viral campaigns do not change anyone’s actual situation.
Honest with donors
We do not invent impact numbers, name partners we don’t have, or promise tax outcomes that are not yet confirmed.
Built on partnerships
Real change happens when nonprofits, law firms, clinics, schools and employers coordinate. UIAN is the connector, not the only player.
Local presence
UIAN is based in California with field work where most of our families live and work. Online support is real, but it is never the full answer.
Leadership
Real names. Real responsibility.
UIAN does not operate anonymously. Once registration is complete, board members and key staff will be published with names, photos and short bios on the Transparency page.
Open transparency page
Founder & President
Name and bio will be published with the Transparency page.
Name and bio will be published with the Transparency page.
Board of Directors
Three to five members from immigration law, community organizations, education and healthcare.
Three to five members from immigration law, community organizations, education and healthcare.
Program coordinators
People who actually run intake, partner coordination and family follow-up.
People who actually run intake, partner coordination and family follow-up.
Get involved
Three ways to start working with UIAN today.
Whether you need help, want to support a family, or represent a company that wants to do something real, there is a starting point for you.