Immigration
Plain-English guides to U.S. immigration processes from a Utah perspective — where to find low-cost legal help, what the main applications involve, and how to avoid scams.
Immigration Help for Crime and Abuse Victims in Utah: U Visa Certification and VAWA Self-Petitions
Utah law requires police, prosecutors and courts to process U visa certification requests within 90 days (14 if you're in removal proceedings) and bars them from disclosing your immigration status; VAWA lets abused family members self-petition.
Utah Driving Privilege Card: Who Can Get One, What You Need, and What It Is Not
A Utah driving privilege card lets people who can't show lawful presence legally drive in Utah; it is not valid ID, requires fingerprints and a photo, and expires on your birthday in the next year.
Immigration Consultants and Notario Fraud in Utah: What the Law Requires and What Is Illegal
Under the Utah Immigration Consultants Registration Act, a non-lawyer who helps with immigration paperwork for pay must register, post a $50,000 bond, use a bilingual written contract, and return your original documents.
Free and Low-Cost Immigration Legal Help in Utah: Who Can Legally Help You and Where to Call
Only attorneys and Department of Justice-accredited representatives can represent you in immigration matters; Utah nonprofits including Catholic Community Services and Holy Cross Ministries offer low-cost help.