Resource Hub
Everyone in Chicago—regardless of immigration status—is protected by rights under city, county, state, and federal law. The following KYR resources are designed to help you understand those rights at home, in public, at work, during protests, and while using technology or traveling. The following links lead to our external partners as well as printable and downloadable resources IMRR have produced.
Visit the Illinois Immigration Information Hub for KYR information, legal support services, FAQs, and more.
The Mayor's Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights is actively working on translating the "Know Your Rights & Resources" guide into multiple languages. Please stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, you can use the Google Translate tool to view the content of this webpage in your preferred language.
IMRR created a resource guide for new arrivals that outlines the various services the city, state, local agencies and community organizations offer in Chicago.
Family Preparedness Campaign
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights (IMRR) is proud to expand our Know Your Rights campaign and launch its next phase: the Family Preparedness Campaign (FPC). The core principles of the FPC are simple but powerful: stay informed, prepared, and connected. Download and share the following resources to your community.
You Belong Palm Cards
In collaboration with Cities & Counties for Citizenship (CC4C), Cities for Action, and U.S cities like New York, Boston, and Seattle, the You Belong campaign was launched in commemoration of National Immigrant Heritage Month in June. This unified message was created to inspire, uplift, and support immigrant communities in our cities and the nation. Palm cards are available in 29 langauges and can be downloaded HERE.
Welcoming City Ordinance (WCO) Palm Cards
The Welcoming City Ordinance (WCO) is a municipal law that ensures access to City services regardless of immigration status. To learn more, please view the Welcoming City Ordiance palm cards below.
QR Codes
IMRR created QR codes that lead to various City based, community, and IMRR resources. All documents are downloadable and printable.
Local Organizations
National and Local Resources
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CCHR's Social Story (English)
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Toolkit for Employers: "What to do if Immigration Comes to You Workplace"
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Know Your Business' Rights (English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese)
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CBCAC's Small Business Guide (English, Spanish, Chinese)
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Toolkit for Workers: "Know Your Rights as an Immigrant Worker" (English & Spanish)
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Understand the Rights you have under the U.S. Constitution (English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic)
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ICIRR's Family Support Network & Hotline | Two-page KYR and palm cards (English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Russian, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Quechua, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese)
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Higher Ed Immigration Portal | Travel Emergency Preparedness Plan for Individuals Traveling within the U.S.
Guidelines
Press Releases and Special Orders
Frequently Asked Questions
If you believe someone is detained by ICE you can search for them in the ICE locator to determine if and where they are being detained. You will need the individual’s A Number or their date of birth and place of birth. To locate an individual detained by ICE, visit the ICE locator online.
If you or someone you know are in immigration proceedings and you are not sure of the next court date, call USCIS’ hotline to obtain information on the case. The number is 1.800.898.7180. You will need the individual’s A Number.
To obtain information through Chicago’s Legal Protection Fund, a program sponsored by the city that helps provide free legal immigration services, call 312.660.1370 or visit this website for a free legal consultation.
If you are detained by ICE, you should consider contacting your local consulate to inform them of the detention and to learn what support they have to offer.
f someone in your family was detained by ICE and you now need help finding food pantries or other support services, please visit these websites:
- For Food Pantry location visit Chicago Food Bank’s directory
- To learn about advocacy and deportation campaign support visit this page.
Consider attending a Know Your Rights event with one of our Legal Protection Fund partners to learn about your options if you are stopped by ICE.
Attend a workshop hosted by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services to learn what documents and information you need to gather in case you are detained by ICE
As a business owner you have rights! Read about them in this link created by the National Employment Law Project and the National Immigration Law Center. For additional information, visit the American Business Immigration Coalition.