Immigrants' Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation
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This fact sheet explains how you can qualify for unemployment benefits if you are an immigrant.
By: National Employment Law Project
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Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants
(Separate Website)
Information about the practices of scam artists preying upon immigrants seeking assistance in obtaining legal residence, work authorization, or citizenship has risen dramatically in recent years. Many unscrupulous consultants claim that they are attorneys or that they have close connections to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Others use titles such as notary public or notario to deceive people into believing that they are lawyers.
By: National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
Immigrant Women and Abuse
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If you are an immigrant to the United States, and you are a victim of domestic violence or rape, here are some suggestions we hope will help you.
By: Women's Justice Center
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Spanish / Español
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
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This handbook gives a good overview of U.S. laws that affect immigrants, especially as they apply to young people.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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Spanish / Español
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