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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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Avoiding Scams Against Immigrants

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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.

Debt Collectors (una fotonovela)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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.)

Government Impostors (una fotonovela)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Sonia Gets the Facts About Government Impostors: A Photo Novel from the Federal Trade Commission
(This resource is only available in Spanish.)

Know Your Rights When Encountering Law Enforcement

By: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

This booklet addresses what rights you have when you are stopped, questioned, arrested, or searched by law enforcement officers. This booklet is for citizens and non-citizens with extra information for non-citizens in a separate section.

Language Access

By: Montana Legal Services Association

This resource discusses how MLSA provides access to free legal help in the language you understand.
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.

National Immigration Law Center

By: Montana Legal Services Association

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.

Sexual Orientation and Immigration

By: Immigration Equality

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

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Talking About Scams: A photo novella by the Federal Trade Commission
(This resource is only available in Spanish.)