{"id":8,"date":"2025-06-20T03:08:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T03:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.org\/inmigracion\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T20:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T20:44:11","slug":"inmigracion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.info\/en\/inmigracion\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Latinos Unidos \u2022 Information in English<\/p>\n

Immigration Information Center<\/h1>\n

Practical, verified information to understand your rights, prepare for an immigration emergency, and find authorized assistance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Important:<\/strong> This page provides general information and does not replace advice from an immigration attorney or a Department of Justice-accredited representative. Rules may change, and every case is different. Updated: September 23, 2026. <\/div>\n

\ud83d\udea8 If ICE comes to your home<\/h2>\n
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  1. Stay calm and do not open the door immediately.<\/strong> You may speak through the door.<\/li>\n
  2. Ask to see the warrant.<\/strong> Ask them to slide it under the door or show it through a window.<\/li>\n
  3. Review the document.<\/strong> A judicial warrant generally must be signed by a judge and correctly state the name and address. An administrative immigration warrant, by itself, is not the same as a judicial warrant authorizing entry into a home without consent.<\/li>\n
  4. Do not consent to entry.<\/strong> You may say: \u201cI do not give permission to enter.\u201d Do not physically obstruct the agents.<\/li>\n
  5. You may remain silent.<\/strong> Say: \u201cI wish to remain silent and speak with an attorney.\u201d<\/li>\n
  6. Do not sign anything you do not understand.<\/strong> Ask for an interpreter and legal advice before signing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Do not use false documents, lie, or run away.<\/strong> If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Basic rights during an immigration encounter<\/h2>\n
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    Remain silent<\/strong>
    You do not have to answer questions about your birthplace, citizenship, or how you entered the country. In some situations, you must identify yourself; rules vary by state.<\/div>\n
    Do not sign without understanding<\/strong>
    Ask for time to speak with an authorized professional. A signature may affect your immigration options.<\/div>\n
    Request an interpreter<\/strong>
    If you do not understand English, clearly state that you need information in Spanish.<\/div>\n
    Speak with an attorney<\/strong>
    You may ask to contact an attorney. In immigration proceedings, the government generally does not provide a free attorney.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

    \ud83d\udd0e How to locate a detained person<\/h2>\n

    ICE\u2019s Online Detainee Locator System allows you to search for a person in immigration custody. To conduct a search, have one of these combinations available:<\/p>\n

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    • An 8- or 9-digit A-Number and country of birth; or<\/li>\n
    • Full name, country of birth, and date of birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      If no result appears, check the spelling, wait several hours if the detention was recent, and contact the local ICE office or the facility where you believe the person is being held. Record the full name, A-Number, place of detention, medications, and family contacts.<\/p>\n

      \u2696\ufe0f Immigration court and legal help<\/h2>\n

      Printed notices from the court and the Board of Immigration Appeals are the official documents in your case. EOIR\u2019s automated system may be used for reference, but it does not replace the orders and notices you receive.<\/p>\n

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      • Keep copies of all notices and envelopes.<\/li>\n
      • Update your address with the appropriate agencies; changing it with one agency does not always update it with all agencies.<\/li>\n
      • Never miss a hearing without legal guidance. An absence may result in a removal order.<\/li>\n
      • Look for an attorney with an active license or a Department of Justice-accredited representative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83d\udeab Avoid fraud and \u201cnotarios\u201d<\/h2>\n

        In the United States, a notary public is generally not authorized to provide immigration legal advice. Before paying:<\/p>\n

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        • Ask for the attorney\u2019s full name and license number.<\/li>\n
        • If the person is an accredited representative, verify that they work for an organization recognized by the Department of Justice.<\/li>\n
        • Request a written contract and receipts.<\/li>\n
        • Do not hand over original documents without receiving a receipt.<\/li>\n
        • Be wary of promises of guaranteed results, \u201cspecial\u201d permits, or cash-only payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f What does each agency do?<\/h2>\n
          \nUSCIS<\/strong><\/summary>\n

          Processes many immigration applications and benefits, including citizenship, permanent residence, employment authorization, and family petitions. Receiving an application does not mean the case is automatically approved.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

          \nICE<\/strong><\/summary>\n

          Conducts immigration enforcement, detention, and removal activities. It also administers the detainee locator and detention facilities.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

          \nDHS<\/strong><\/summary>\n

          The federal department that includes USCIS, ICE, and CBP. It publishes national security and immigration regulations and policies.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

          \nEOIR \/ Immigration courts<\/strong><\/summary>\n

          Part of the Department of Justice; it administers immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

          \ud83d\udcf0 Verified 2026 updates<\/h2>\n
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          New edition of Form I-485<\/h3>\n

          USCIS announced a revised edition of the adjustment-of-status application published on September 18, 2026. Before submitting any form, confirm that you are using an accepted edition and follow the current instructions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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          New editions of Forms I-539 and I-765<\/h3>\n

          USCIS announced revised editions during September 2026. Do not reuse previously saved forms without first checking the edition date.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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          Changes related to public charge<\/h3>\n

          DHS announced a final rule in 2026 rescinding the 2022 public charge regulation, and USCIS issued related guidance. The effect depends on the benefit requested and the circumstances of the case; seek authorized advice before making decisions about public benefits or an immigration application.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

          \ud83d\udcc1 Prepare a family emergency plan<\/h2>\n
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          • Choose two trusted contacts and memorize at least one phone number.<\/li>\n
          • Keep copies of passports, identification documents, certificates, immigration documents, and A-Numbers.<\/li>\n
          • Prepare instructions for the care of children, pets, rent, medications, and essential payments.<\/li>\n
          • Do not carry false documents. Consult a professional about which documents you should carry based on your situation.<\/li>\n
          • Explain to your children whom to call without giving them information that may cause unnecessary fear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u2705 Quick checklist before filing an application<\/h2>\n
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            • Confirm the current edition of the form.<\/li>\n
            • Check the filing fee and filing address.<\/li>\n
            • Keep a complete copy of everything submitted.<\/li>\n
            • Use a trackable delivery method.<\/li>\n
            • Never send originals unless the instructions require them.<\/li>\n
            • Seek authorized help if there has been an arrest, prior removal, fraud, departure from the country, or conflicting information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udc9a Support our community<\/h2>\n

              Donations may support food, rent, essential bills, and representation expenses in immigration cases. The button will be activated after the receiving account, eligibility rules, and a transparent reporting system are established.<\/p>\n

              Coming soon:<\/strong> secure donation link.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

              Official sources consulted<\/h2>\n

              USCIS \u2014 form alerts and updates; ICE \u2014 detainee locator and detention resources; DHS \u2014 immigration publications and rules; Department of Justice\/EOIR \u2014 automated case information and the list of pro bono providers. These sources were reviewed on September 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Latinos Unidos \u2022 Informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol Centro de Informaci\u00f3n Migratoria Informaci\u00f3n pr\u00e1ctica y verificada para entender sus derechos, prepararse para una emergencia migratoria y encontrar ayuda autorizada. Importante: Esta p\u00e1gina ofrece informaci\u00f3n general y no reemplaza el consejo de un abogado de inmigraci\u00f3n o representante acreditado por el Departamento de Justicia. Las reglas pueden cambiar […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":340,"href":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions\/340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/latinosunidos.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}