Getting Ahead of a Trump Administration | Immigration

Gather your immigration documents and paperwork and make sure you do not miss any immigration appointments or Immigration Court hearings. Missing an immigration court hearing will lead to a removal order. If you are a DACA status holder, consider filing to renew your status now.

USCIS encourages you to submit your DACA renewal request 4-5 months before the expiration date. Having a documents folder on hand and planning diligently for your court dates is necessary to act fast when necessary.

***The case challenging the legality of the DACA is currently under review by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, so it’s best to act ASAP.***

Talk to a qualified and reputable immigration attorney for a full legal screening.

There are multiple ways to find attorneys and resources statewide, one of them being TIRRC’s resource line. Call (615)-414-1030 for more. You can search for free or low-cost immigration legal services providers in your area at: www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/

It’s crucial to know your rights. Not knowing your rights can put you at risk for unsafe interactions with ICE.

Everyone, regardless of their immigration status, has rights in this country. It is important to know the rights you have if you encounter law enforcement while driving, in public, or in your home.

For more information, visit: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights#police-or-ice-are-at-my-home

There are multiple organizations statewide, that provide current information and advice on relevant laws.

State and local groups are well-positioned to navigate and create advocacy opportunities within immigrant communities in Tennessee.

To learn more about upcoming advocacy events with TIRRC, visit: www.tnimmigrant.org/subscribe

• Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition|TIRRC (statewide)
• Nashville International Center for Empowerment (Nashville)
• Conexión Americas (Nashville)
• American Muslim Advisory Council|AMAC (Nashville)
• La Paz Chattanooga (Chattanooga)
• Advocates for Immigrant Rights|AIR (Memphis)
• HOLA Lakeway (East Tennessee)
• Mid-south Immigration Advocates (Memphis)
• Centro Hispano de East Tennessee (Knoxville)
• Latino Memphis (Memphis)
• TN Justice for Our Neighbors|TNJFON (Nashville)