Fact Sheet

Immigration Detention in the United States by Agency

This fact sheet describes the populations, duration, and conditions for noncitizens detained in the United States by department. Read More

Why Don’t Immigrants Apply for Citizenship?

There is no line available for undocumented immigrants and the “regular channels” do not include them. Read More

Seeking Release from Immigration Detention

This fact sheet gives a brief overview of the process individuals must undergo to seek release from immigration detention. Read More

Immigrants and Families Appear in Court

Comprehensive analyses of the government’s own data show that in the vast majority of situations, immigrants placed into removal proceedings appear for all of their court hearings. Read More

The Institutional Hearing Program: An Overview

The Institutional Hearing Program permits immigration judges to conduct removal proceedings for noncitizens serving criminal sentences in certain correctional facilities. Read More

Workers with Temporary Protected Status in Key Industries and States

This fact sheet estimates the likely numbers of workers with TPS from these three countries, broken down by the states in which they reside and the industries in which they are employed. Read More

Legal Orientation Program Overview

The Legal Orientation Program (LOP) offers legal education, as well as referrals for free and low-cost legal counsel, to noncitizens in immigration detention. Read More

The H-4 Visa Classification

Temporary workers—such as those in H-1B status—typically can bring their spouses and children with them to the United States in what is called H-4 status. This fact sheet provides an overview of the H-4 visa category. Read More

The End of Immigration Enforcement Priorities Under the Trump Administration

Enforcement of U.S. immigration laws has historically been guided by policies that emphasize prioritization. However, this practice has largely been abandoned since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Read More