Free Immigration Guides
Plain-Language Help You Can Trust
Clear, free guides that walk you through the main immigration paths, your rights, and how to get help — in English and Spanish.
Not sure where to start? Each guide explains a major area of immigration law in plain language. Request the one that fits your situation and a member of our bilingual team will follow up with your free guide and answer your questions.
Immigration Track Index
Which immigration guide do I need? A 60-second decision tree pointing you to the right deep-dive guide.
- • A 60-second decision tree
- • Which track fits your situation
- • What each guide covers
- • What to have ready before you call
Immigration 101 — Orientation
Start here. A clear overview of the four main immigration paths, status categories, and your rights.
- • The 4 main paths to status
- • Common status categories
- • Your rights in any encounter
- • Which guide fits your situation
Family-Based Immigration
How to petition for loved ones — spouses, children, parents, and siblings — step by step.
- • Marriage-based green cards
- • Petitioning children & parents
- • Priority dates & wait times
- • Adjustment vs. consular processing
Humanitarian Protection
Protections for people fleeing harm — asylum, U Visa, T Visa, VAWA, and SIJ.
- • Asylum eligibility & deadlines
- • U Visa & T Visa
- • VAWA self-petitions
- • Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Removal (Deportation) Defense
What to do if you or a loved one is detained by ICE or placed in removal proceedings.
- • What to do if ICE detains you
- • Bond & detention basics
- • Defenses in immigration court
- • Appeals & next steps
Citizenship & Naturalization
The path from green card to U.S. citizen — eligibility, the N-400, and the civics test.
- • Naturalization eligibility
- • The N-400 application
- • Civics & English test prep
- • The naturalization interview
National Consulate Directory
Find your home country’s consulate anywhere in the United States — 16 countries and more than 130 consular offices.
- • Addresses, phone numbers and websites
- • Official appointment portals
- • Documents you will need to bring
- • Services each consulate offers
These guides provide general information only and are not legal advice. Every case is unique — for advice about your situation, request a free case review. You can also explore our immigration resources & tools.
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