NAPD Public Resources

The Immigration Preparedness Toolkit, created by the ILRC in April 2020, is designed to help individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration status and prepare for emergencies. It provides practical steps for protecting oneself, understanding legal rights, and seeking legal advice. The toolkit includes sections on family preparedness, common immigration relief options, and documentation needed for legal consultations. It emphasizes the importance of knowing one's rights when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and offers guidance on what documents to carry and how to respond during encounters with ICE. The toolkit encourages users to create a preparedness plan and provides resources for further assistance.%0aThe text discusses various immigration options available for individuals in the U.S., particularly for victims of crime, human trafficking, and abuse. It outlines the U visa, T visa, VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), each providing pathways to legal residency and benefits for family members. Additionally, it highlights other immigration options related to military family members, citizenship acquisition, and defenses against deportation for those in removal proceedings. The text also emphasizes the importance of preparing for legal consultations by gathering relevant personal and immigration history, and provides guidance on finding legal representatives and what information to bring to appointments.