Need to Know Your Rights as an Immigrant? At Lawyers for the Creative Arts, we currently offer limited immigration legal services, focusing on artists and arts organizations in Illinois. If you need comprehensive immigration legal assistance, we encourage you to explore the following resources provided by local and national experts: Helpful Resources General Immigration Rights Information Illinois Attorney General’s Office: Know Your Rights (PDF) Learn how immigrants can protect themselves and defend their rights. City of Chicago: Office of the Mayor: FAQs for Detained Loved Ones Guidance for families navigating detentions. Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC): Know Your Rights Practical information for detained individuals and their loved ones. Artists from Abroad: Immigration Procedures This is a practical guide to U.S. immigration law and procedures governing the principal nonimmigrant work-related visa categories artists from abroad must use when entering the U.S. to work. Legal Assistance TamizdatAVAIL: Pro Bono Legal Service Request Provides pro bono legal assistance to the members of the international performing arts community when they encounter problems with issues related to the U.S. visa and immigration systems.. Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR): Resources A variety of tools and support for immigrant and refugee communities. National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC): Know Your Rights Comprehensive guidance for individuals and families. Find an Immigration Lawyer: AILA Lawyer Directory Search for qualified immigration lawyers in your area. The Resurrection Project: Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic Free and low-cost immigration legal services. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic: Immigration Help Immigration legal aid for northern Illinois residents. Advocacy & Rights ACLU: Immigrants’ Rights Learn about your rights and how to protect them. American Business Immigration Coalition: Immigration Resources (PDF) Tools for understanding immigration policies and resources. Know Your Rights Understanding your rights is essential to protecting yourself and your loved ones. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the resources above and reach out to professionals who can support your needs.
