Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide

Tools and resources to help protect and prepare youth and families in case of an ICE raid.

IRAP Practice Advisory on Preparing Afghan SIV Holders for Travel to the US

My Community Member Was Arrested by ICE - What Do I Do?

The checklist is meant to be used in the aftermath of an ICE arrest to determine the next steps to find the person who was detained and identify what assistance and support they and their family need. Available in English and Spanish.

New Data Shows Immigrant Visa Interview Backlogs at US Consular Offices

How long will an immigrant visa applicant have to wait for an interview at a U.S. consular office after their visa application is complete? From the State Department’s internal data, we know that as of December 2024, some consular offices had no backlogs at all, while other offices expect to take over two years to schedule an interview. Frustratingly, the State Department provides no public data for immigrant visa applicants broken down by consular office, even though the State Department tracks this data internally and provides non-immigrant visa interview wait times on its website.

Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans and Iraqis

SIV Practice Guide: IRAP Updates Resource for Practitioners Representing SIV Applicants

Step-By-Step Family Preparedness Plan

Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise. For example, this Resource Toolkit goes into detail about different childcare options available in case of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services in your community, and how to prepare to assert your constitutional rights in the presence of an immigration officer.