Undocumented immigrants (sometimes called "illegal aliens") live, work, and raise families in cities and towns across the United States. For some, the immigration laws provide avenues to eventually obtain a U.S. green card. Others live with the knowledge that if they are picked up by immigration authorities or, in some cases, arrested by the police, they will be placed into removal proceedings and deported. Find out more about an undocumented immigrants rights and possibilities here.
Who Is an Undocumented Immigrant?
More people fit the undocumented immigrant category than you might think.
How Checking Citizen or National on Form I-9 Can Ruin Your Chance for a Green Card
If you've found a job, you'll be asked to fill out a Form I-9 -- but watch out, checking a box showing that you're a U.S. citizen or national can lead to trouble later.
As an Undocumented Immigrant, Am I Safer From Deportation in a Sanctuary City?
Are sanctuary cities a safe haven for undocumented immigrants? Find out the details.
The Permanent Bar to Immigration for Certain Repeat Violators
Attempting to enter the U.S. without permission after a past deportation or one year's total stay in the U.S. results in permanent inadmissibility.
What Happens When an Undocumented Immigrant Is Caught
Know your rights if you're an undocumented person picked up by ICE.
Immigration Detention 101: Information for Detainees’ Family and Friends
The U.S. government is using detention with increasing frequency as a means of dealing with undocumented or otherwise removable immigrants after their arrest. What should you know if a friend or family member has been picked up and held by ICE?
Is Any Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants Available Now?
What immigration programs currently offer opportunities for undocumented ("illegal") immigrants.