What to do if a family member is detained
The first 24 hours are the most important. This guide explains how to find the person, who to call, which documents to gather and what to avoid.
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Resources
Free, plain-language guides — reviewed by real specialists.
Practical guides, checklists and toolkits for immigrant families. Everything is reviewed by licensed attorneys, accredited representatives or qualified specialists before publication. None of this is legal advice for an individual case — but it will help you ask the right questions.
How resources are written
- Plain language. Short sentences, no legal jargon, translated for our communities.
- Specialist review. Every guide is reviewed by a licensed professional in that area.
- Updated regularly. If law or process changes, the guide is updated and dated.
- Not personal legal advice. Every guide includes a clear note about when to consult a real attorney.
Library
Guides, checklists and toolkits.
More guides will be published as the foundation grows. If you have a topic you want to see covered, write to us.
Documents every immigrant family should keep
A simple home checklist of identity, immigration, medical, school and financial documents and where to keep them safely.
Coming soon — request directlyHow to recognize a notario or immigration scam
What unlicensed “consultants” say, what real licensed help looks like and how to verify any provider in minutes using free public registries.
Coming soon — request directlySchool enrollment for newly arrived children
Rights of immigrant children at U.S. public schools, what schools can and cannot ask, and how to enroll quickly.
Coming soon — request directlyFamily safety plan for mixed-status households
A plan template covering documents, emergency contacts, child-care decisions and trusted people for every scenario.
Coming soon — request directlyMental health support that respects culture and language
How to find providers who speak your language and understand immigration stress. Includes low-cost and sliding-scale options.
Coming soon — request directlyHow to read a USCIS receipt notice
What each part of a USCIS receipt notice means, what to do if information is wrong and how to track case status correctly.
Coming soon — request directlyWorking legally in the U.S. while a case is pending
Common work authorization paths, the difference between EAD categories and how to avoid violations that hurt the case.
Coming soon — request directlyMoney basics for new immigrant families
Bank accounts, ITIN, taxes, credit reports, scams to avoid. Written for people who are using the U.S. financial system for the first time.
Coming soon — request directlyA guide is not a case
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