Immigration Support
Hands United provides accessible immigration education and support for Deaf immigrants and immigrant families who face significant language and communication barriers when navigating U.S. immigration systems.
Our work focuses on language access, education, and informed decision-making so individuals and families can better understand their rights and options.
Who This Program Is For
- Deaf immigrants navigating U.S. immigration systems
- Immigrant families with Deaf or hard of hearing members
- Individuals with limited English or written-language access
- Families seeking prevention-focused education and resources
Know Your Rights (KYR)
We provide Know Your Rights education in ASL and other languages to help Deaf immigrants and families understand their rights during interactions with law enforcement, ICE, and immigration authorities.
- ASL-based Know Your Rights workshops
- Multilingual and low-literacy visual resources
- Clear explanations of common immigration encounters
- Focus on prevention and preparedness
Immigration Education & Navigation
Immigration systems are complex and often inaccessible to Deaf individuals, especially those with language deprivation or limited literacy. We focus on education and navigation rather than legal representation.
- Accessible explanations of immigration processes
- Support understanding forms, notices, and appointments
- Connections to trusted legal and community resources
- Assistance preparing questions for attorneys or advocates
Advocacy & Documentation Support
In some cases, families need support documenting language access needs or explaining barriers faced by Deaf individuals in immigration contexts.
- Immigration support letters focused on communication access
- Documentation of language and accessibility barriers
- Advocacy related to interpretation and accommodations
Additional Immigration Resources
Important Clarification
Hands United does not provide legal representation. Our role is to ensure language access, education, and informed decision-making, and to connect individuals with appropriate legal and community resources when needed.
Program Impact
Through accessible immigration education and advocacy, Hands United has supported Deaf immigrants and families across the U.S. by increasing understanding, preparedness, and access to critical information in languages they can understand.
Support Immigration Support Programs
Donations help us create accessible Know Your Rights materials, deliver multilingual education, and provide critical navigation support for Deaf immigrants and families.