Is It Illegal for an Undocumented Immigrant to Start a U.S. Business?
Legal concerns when illegal immigrants work for themselves rather than for a U.S. employer.
Are Undocumented Immigrants Eligible to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine?
The U.S. government encourages non-citizens, no matter their immigration status (or lack thereof), to go ahead and get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they're eligible. Free vaccines and boosters are readily available and should not lead to immigration arrest.
Can an Undocumented Person in California Get a Driver's License?
Undocumented aliens in California have an opportunity to apply for what's called an AB 60 drivers' license.
Can an Undocumented Person in New Mexico Get a Driver’s License?
In a small number of U.S. states, someone who was born outside the U.S. and who has no legal U.S. immigration status (in other words, is “undocumented” or “illegal”) can nevertheless obtain a driver’s license. It will be what's called a "Standard License." (Undocumented persons cannot receive
Can an Undocumented Person in Washington Get a Driver's License?
In Washington, someone with no legal immigration status in the U.S. can obtain a driver’s license by proving identity and state residency.
NACARA Suspension of Deportation: Who is Eligible and How to Apply
Find out which Salvadorans, Guatemalans, Eastern Europeans, and members of the class action lawsuit known as ABC may, under NACARA, still apply for an old, otherwise unavailable path to a green card known as Suspension of Deportation.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Who Is Eligible
Young undocumented foreign nationals who have been made wards of the state or assigned a guardian may qualify for a U.S. green card.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Application Process
Non-citizen children who have been neglected, abused, or abandoned by a parent may be able to get a green card (U.S. lawful permanent residence) through "Special Immigrant Juvenile Status" (SIJS) This article explains the application process for SIJS for children who are not currently in removal proceedings.
How Soon Can U.S.-Born Child of Undocumented Immigrant Petition for Parent?
The child of a U.S. citizen must turn 21 first, and a citizen who overstays a visa in the U.S. or is undocumented will need to overcome other legal and procedural hurdles.
Will Having U.S. Citizen Children Prevent Deportation of Undocumented Immigrant?
Children might be a factor that's weighed if deportation (removal) proceedings are begun.