Pathways by immigration status
Find the procedural route for your situation. Each page lists ALL paths organized by immigration status — you self-identify which applies to you. This is procedural information, not personalized legal advice.
What’s covered
- Driver’s license by status (19 states + DC issue without SSN)
- State ID by status (REAL ID, alternatives, matricula consular)
- Banking by status (ITIN-friendly banks, DACA, fintech options)
- Healthcare by status (Medicaid, CHIP, ACA, FQHCs, Emergency Medicaid)
- Education by status (FAFSA, Tuition Equity, DREAMer scholarships)
- Employment by status (W-2, EAD, OPT, ITIN self-employment)
- Tax filing by status (1040, ITIN W-7, NRA 1040-NR, credits)
- Housing by status (Section 8, ITIN mortgages, mixed-status families)
- Voting by status (USC only — important to know)
- Credit building by status (SSN, ITIN, DACA, no-tax-ID)
Last verified: 2026-05-25.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.
Related procedural information
- Consulate of your country in the US — passport renewal, consular ID, document apostille
- ITIN — file federal taxes without SSN — required regardless of immigration status
- USCIS form library — federal immigration forms (I-130, I-485, N-400, etc.)
- Find an immigration attorney — pro bono lists + AILA + BIA-recognized
- Know Your Rights — ICE encounters — constitutional protections