Immigration Law Information and Assistance: Online Resources

Selected government, legal, and organizational website addresses are provided. On March 1, 2003, enforcement function and service responsibilities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) transferred to the newly created Cabinet level Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This report will be updated periodically as new information becomes available and to ensure the currency of the Web addresses as a result of the reorganization and during this time of transition.

A Research Guide of Selected Resources for the Immigrant & Non-Citizen Rights Clinic (INRC)

Information on adoption from other countries, Child Citizenship Act of 2000, diversity immigrant visa program (Green Card lottery), FAQs, human trafficking – the campaign to rescue and restore victims, immigration case status, immigration issue resolution, immigration reform proposals from the White House, permanent residence in the U.S. (Green Card), visas, and Welcome to the US – a guide to new immigrants.

The American Bar Association (ABA) Board of Governors established a 13 member Commission on Immigration in August 2002, and a 10 member Advisory Committee to the Commission in 2005. All members are appointed by the ABA president. The Commission directs the Association’s efforts to ensure fair treatment and full due process rights for immigrants and refugees within the United States. Acting in coordination with other Association entities, as well as governmental and non-governmental bodies, the Commission.

The mission of the ILRC is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.

Civic engagements, technical assistance, policy & advocacy.

Trainings & Seminars, FAQ, Recorded Webinars, Publications, Catalog, Order Forms, Info on Immigration Law (Remedies for Immigrant Children and Youth, VAWA and U Visas, Criminal and Immigration Law, Citizenship and Naturalization, NACARA), BIA Accreditation, Policy & Advocacy, ILRC Policy Goals, ILRC Policy Action, Liaison Meetings with CIS, Combatting Immigration Fraud, Civic Participation, Inspiring Immigrant Leadership, DREAM Act,
Census 2010, For Immigrants / Para Inmigrantes, Know Your Rights, Community Resources for Immigrants, Civic Participation Packet, Immigration Fraud Awareness, Paralegal Training, News & Events, and how to contact and support the organization.

A source for comprehensive, independent and nonpartisan information about U.S. federal immigration enforcement. Users may sign up to receive email updates.