Illinois LGBTQIA+ Resource Hub

Immigration

Immigration Rights:

Every person in the United States has Constitutional rights, regardless of immigration status. These resources provide a toolkit for LGBTQIA+ immigrants to protect their rights and navigate potential legal interactions with confidence.

Resources for activist support and immigrant law:
- Beyond Legal Aid Home
Overview of what rights TGNC individuals have during an ICE raid:
- Transgender Law Center - ICE raids
Know your rights for immigrants:
- NIJC KYR
- For legal assistance with an immigration matter, contact the National Immigrant Justice Center’s LGBT project at lgbtimmigrants@immigrantjustice.org
Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) - Immigration:
- Risks and Benefits of Applying for Asylum
- Gender-Affirming Identification Basics