7 Tips for Undocumented Immigrants

1. - You Still Have Rights. Don’t Let People Scare You. - The first thing you need to know is that everyone is protected under the law in the United States. There is no need for anyone to be afraid to call for help if they are being abused. Your legal status doesn’t make you less available for protection from violent crimes. Sadly, a lot of undocumented immigrants feel threatened by the law and abusers will take advantage of this.

They will tell them that if they call for help they will be discovered and be deported. It is quite the opposite. Undocumented immigrants that are victims of violent crimes by a citizen or permanent resident of the United States may be able to apply for a green card. In fact, there are institutions that dedicate their time to helping undocumented immigrants get the legal help they need and also their green cards if they have been the victim of a crime.

2. - Stay On the Good Side of the Law. - This tip might seem obvious, but I cannot stress it enough. Getting in trouble with the law will ruin your chances of getting a green card or citizenship in the future. A good way to avoid problems is to learn the laws of the United States. A lot of us coming from a different country don’t know what is allowed or isn’t. Do what you can to not get in trouble.

3. - Try to learn the language and the American Culture. - If you are reading this, odds are you have already learned English, if this is the case please help pass the message onto someone who needs to hear it. This is another one of those tips that you have probably heard often; because it’s important. Knowing how to communicate will help improve your life in the United States more than anything else on this list. When it comes to learning English, the library is a great place to start. Some libraries have programs to help with speaking, reading, and writing, and if they don’t they will help you find places that can. There are also several online tools available.

4. - Make Sure You Pay Your Taxes. - As an undocumented resident, you will not be in the tax system and will have to put yourself in the system on your own. The way to do this is to go to IRS office and get an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN). This number allows you to pay taxes and can also help with acquiring a driver license. Having an ITIN number allows you to pay taxes and will make you look responsible and valuable when you apply for a green card or citizenship. A common myth is that by getting an ITIN number the offices will find out they are undocumented and you will end up deported. This is not the case. ITIN numbers are specifically given to persons who are not available for social security numbers but still need to keep tax laws.

5. - Think About Starting a Business. - This option is helpful in many ways. First, you have to understand that as an undocumented immigrant you are not allowed to be employed. without a social security number, you cannot work for a company. However, you are still eligible to open up a business, and it is not that hard to get a business license. All you need an ITIN number and a trip to your local city office. They will help you and even offer some free lessons on how to get started. The benefit of this is that you can be your own employer and won’t need a social security number. You can also pick what you want to do.

6. - Beware of Scams. - As an undocumented immigrant you are most likely to be scammed simply because there is a lot of fear. Please be careful! Be especially aware when it comes to searching for help with green cards or citizenship on the internet. A lot of places will charge you high prices for forms that you can find for free and sometimes the information they give you won’t be accurate. One of the best things to look for online is any website that ends with “.gov”. Government websites are created by the government and will not only be the most accurate but they will have all of the most up to date forms you need for free.

7. - Know Where to Look for Help. - Besides the government websites, there are many people you can talk to or places you can visit with questions. In the USCIS.gov website, you can search for an immigration office near you. Go to the office and ask any questions you might have. The people are nice and they have the right answers. Those offices are also the ones where you will eventually go to get your biometrics interview and your naturalization test if you are applying for citizenship, so it is worth while to familiarize yourself with it.

Also, consulate offices are a good free source for answers. In your consulate, you can request original documents from your birth country, get picture ID’s, and get other general assistance. A quick internet search can tell you exactly where to find your consulate.

Hispanic centers are also a good place to go with questions. Often times they will speak Spanish there and be able to direct you to other free resources you can use.

Source: Simple Citizen

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