Family and Immigration Preparedness Resources
Volunteer Lawyers Network will be periodically updating this webpage with resources that volunteer attorneys and other may find helpful when advising low-income clients regarding how to prepare for potential deportation and family separation. Below are a compilation of resources from the Volunteer Lawyers Network, Law Help MN in association with Education for Justice from the Minnesota Legal Services Coalition, and other local and national resources.
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Deportation Preparedness Manual
Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA)
Paternity and Child Custody
Guardianships and Conservatorships
Passports for Children Born in the U.S.
Naturalized U.S. Citizens: Proving Your Child’s Citizenship
Important Documents to Have Before You Turn 18
Protecting Assets & Child Custody in the Face of Deportation: A Guide for Practitioners Assisting Immigrant Families
This guide is a product of the Appleseed Network and was revised in 2017.
What to Expect the First Time You Go to Immigration Court in Minnesota
What to Do If You Get a Notice to Appear in Immigration Court
Powers of Attorney Form
Unmarried Couples, Debt, and Property
Food and Cash Program for Noncitizens
Basic Information for Tenants
Notices to Vacate and Ending a Lease
Security Deposits
How to Avoid Immigration Scams and Get Real Help
From the Federal Trade Commission, November 2023
Know Your Rights Under the U.S. Constitution—No Matter Who is President
National Immigration Law Center, April 2024
Know Your Rights: If You Encounter ICE
National Immigrant Justice Center, November 2024
