The Binational Institute of Human Development (BIHD) is a nonprofit organization rooted in advocacy, service, and community power. From Chicago to Mexico City, we provide legal, financial, and business development services to immigrants, refugees, and working families. Whether you are seeking asylum, starting a business, or defending your rights in two countries — BIHD is here to walk with you.
Netza Roldan, CEO
Our work is guided by the principles of:
Justice beyond borders
Economic empowerment
Cultural dignity
Responsive, community-rooted service
Founded in the heart of Chicago, the Binational Institute of Human Development (BIHD) was created to address the real challenges faced by immigrant communities.
Invest in Human Dignity. Empower Immigrant Resilience.
Provide life-saving legal defense in immigration court
Expand business ownership in Latino and refugee neighborhoods
Support families navigating binational legal barriers
Offer safe reintegration for returnees and deportees
Protect undocumented youth and women at risk
We’ve helped:
Thousands of families secure immigration status and avoid deportation
Survivors of domestic violence and youth obtain special protections
Migrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, and Ukraine access urgent legal help
Entrepreneurs formalize and grow businesses across Chicago’s immigrant corridors
Returnees and retirees navigate real estate, inheritance, and reintegration in Mexico
