I’m Worried About My Family
If you’re worried about a family member because of their immigration situation, you may not know where to start. You don’t have to figure everything out by yourself. Millions of children in the United States have at least one immigrant parent, meaning immigration policies can affect young people and their families directly. For some students, worries about a family member’s immigration situation can create uncertainty about their family’s future. This page provides information and resources to help you understand what options and support may be available.
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🛡️ Know Your Rights
Learning about your rights can help you and your family feel more prepared. Immigration laws can be complicated, so it’s important to get information from trusted organizations.
⚖️ Find Legal Help
If you or someone in your family has a specific immigration question, a qualified immigration attorney or nonprofit legal organization can help you understand your situation.
→ Find Legal Help
Know Your Rights:
You may have rights regardless of your immigration status. However, everyone's situation is different.
Learn about your rights from trusted legal organizations rather than relying on social media, rumors, or information that may be outdated.
Trusted Resources:
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
Provides immigration legal services and information for people in Washington State.
→ Visit NWIRP
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Provides information and helps people find immigration attorneys.
→ Visit AILA
Find Legal Help:
Need Help With a Specific Situation?
This website cannot provide legal advice. If you or someone in your family has a specific immigration question, consider contacting a qualified immigration attorney or nonprofit legal organization.
→ Find Trusted Legal Help
Be Careful When Looking for Help!
Be cautious of anyone who:
Promises a guaranteed immigration result
Claims they can fix your immigration status immediately
Asks for money without clearly explaining their services
Gives legal advice without being qualified to do so
When possible, use trusted nonprofit organizations or qualified immigration professionals.
Make a Family Plan:
You don't have to wait for an emergency to make a plan. Preparing important information ahead of time can help your family feel more organized and prepared.
Family Planning Checklist:
Write down important family phone numbers
Identify a trusted adult who can help
Keep copies of important documents somewhere safe
Make sure family members know how to contact one another
Find a trusted immigration legal organization
Talk with your family about what you would do in an emergency
Want Help Making Your Plan?
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has created a step-by-step Family Preparedness Plan specifically for immigrant families. It includes information about childcare plans, important documents, trusted contacts, and finding legal help.
→ View the ILRC Family Preparedness Plan
The guide is available in multiple languages and includes a printable version you can use with your family.
For general emergency preparedness, Ready.gov also has a Family Emergency Communication Plan that can help families organize important contacts and decide how they will communicate during an emergency.
→ Create a Family Emergency Plan
Remember!!!
Every family's situation is different. These resources provide general information and planning tools, not individualized legal advice.
Our team stands ready to facilitate comprehensive education solutions; submit the form below to commence a collaborative engagement tailored to your objectives.
Be Careful With Information Online:
Immigration laws and policies can change, and information shared online is not always accurate.
Before acting on information you find online:
Check where the information came from.
Check when it was published.
Look for information from a trusted legal organization.
Talk to a qualified immigration professional about your specific situation.
Lastly, don’t worry! You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone.
Feeling worried about your family can be overwhelming.
Consider talking to a trusted adult, teacher, counselor, family member, or another person you feel safe with.
There are organizations that can help you find reliable information and legal support.
You deserve access to information you can trust.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This website provides general educational information and is not a substitute for legal advice.
Immigration laws and policies can change, and every person's situation is different. If you need advice about a specific immigration situation, contact a qualified immigration attorney or nonprofit legal organization.