Plain-language guides to your rights, with dated sources
These guides explain rights that apply to people in the United States and point you to the official source for each one. They are general education, not legal advice, and every page shows when it was last reviewed.
Start with your situation
Find trustworthy legal help
Search official tools and directories for licensed attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives.
Read moreMake a family emergency plan
Write down contacts, school information, medication, and document locations.
Read moreAvoid immigration scams
Learn how to recognize notario fraud, fake government calls, and payment demands.
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Check official announcements
Verified updates, without rumors
Immigration rules can change quickly. FanmiRise will publish an update only after checking the original government notice and a trusted legal explanation. Every update will show what changed, who may be affected, what to do next, its sources, and the next review date.
- Finding legitimate legal help
Finding Legitimate Legal Help
Who can legally give immigration advice in the U.S., why a 'notario' is not a lawyer here, how to verify credentials, and where to report fraud.
4 min readLast reviewed September 1, 2026Read more - As a consumer
Your Rights as a Consumer
Everyone in the U.S. has consumer protections: free credit reports, limits on debt collectors, fair access to credit, clear bank fees, and the right to complain to the CFPB in Spanish.
4 min readLast reviewed September 1, 2026Read more - At work
Your Rights at Work
Federal minimum wage, overtime, safety, and anti-discrimination protections apply to workers in the U.S. regardless of status. Learn what they cover and how to file a complaint.
4 min readLast reviewed September 1, 2026Read more
Trusted resources
- Official source
CFPB Complaint Portal ↗
File a complaint in English or Spanish about a bank, lender, credit bureau, debt collector, or money transfer company.
- Official source
DOJ EOIR Accredited Representative Roster ↗
Official list of non-lawyers approved by the Department of Justice to give immigration legal help, and the organizations they work for.