ICE is a federal agency that enforces immigration law and investigates cross-border crime — but it doesn't patrol the border, that's a different agency.
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Immigration comes with a lot of confusing terms and processes. Flip a card below for a quick answer — two topics also link to a full, sourced article, with more on the way.
A Green Card makes you a lawful permanent resident — able to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely, with the option to apply for citizenship later.
Learn who can apply for asylum, why people seek it, and how the process generally works.
Clear, sourced answers to the most common misconceptions about immigration.
A simple, step-by-step overview of how the immigration system generally works, from visas to citizenship.
The basic rights everyone has, regardless of immigration status, when interacting with authorities.