US Community Resources
At JRS/USA, we are committed to accompanying immigrants and refugees by providing access to various resources that support their journey in the United States during this time. Explore our list of organizations and tools designed to help you understand your rights, connect with local communities, and access the support you need.
Understanding Executive Orders related to immigration and Migration – USCCB
USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
- Responding to Immigration Enforcement Efforts (ESP)
- Responding to Immigration Enforcement Efforts (ENG)
CLINIC (Catholic Legal Network Inc.)
For Immigrants Seeking Assistance
Exercise your rights
The following documents have been pulled from various partners and provide information on exercising your Constitutional rights and protections that all people, including undocumented immigrants, are protected under.
All documents are available in Spanish and English upon download.
- A Guide to Your Rights – Dealing with law enforcement
- A Guide to Your Rights – As a parent/guardian of a student in school
Immigrant Registration Requirement
What Is Immigrant Registration?
The US government requires most foreign nationals (referred to as “aliens”) in the United States to register with USCIS. This involves submitting a form and, in some cases, providing fingerprints.
More details can be found here (English)
More details can be found here (Spanish)
Who Needs to Register?
You must register if:
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You’re 14 years or older, did not register and get fingerprinted when you entered the US, and have been in the country for 30 days or more.
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You’re under 14, have not been registered, and have been in the US for 30 days or more. In this case, a parent or legal guardian must register you.
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You’re any age, and you turn 14 while in the US
How do I register?
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Form G-325R is used for registration.
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You must submit the form online through your individual USCIS online account. If you’re under 14, a parent or guardian must create an account in your name to submit the form on your behalf.
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No filing fee is required for this form.
Visit the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services page for more details.
Know Your Rights Flyers from CLINIC
Our friends at Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) have created resources to help you understand your rights in various places and contexts. All people in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have Constitutional rights and protections. Neither immigration nor the police will assume you want to exercise your rights. You are in charge of asserting them by showing your Know Your Rights card or by telling the officer you are exercising your rights.
The Know Your Rights App
This Know Your Rights app, from NAKASEC, can read your rights out loud to an ICE or law enforcement agent and send a message to an emergency contact. It also includes other resources, such as the ability to look up a consulate and a sample family preparedness plan. The app is available in 16 languages, primarily Asian languages, and includes Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Russian. It is currently available for iPhones and will soon be ready for Android phones. Apple Users: Download this App
For Advocates Looking to Support Their Community
- How Jesuits schools, parishes, and other institutions can respond to Immigration Enforcement Webinar
- How to Prepare for ICE raids
