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  Fact Sheets
 
   Public Benefits for Non Citizens This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet I-2
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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   Reporting Your Change of Address This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet I-6
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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    Read this in: French / Français , Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español
  
   
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   Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A know your rights & responsibilities resource for immigrant youth. Everything youth should know about their immigration status.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center

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   Affidavits of Support: Sponsored Immigrants and Benefits This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
  
   
   Food Stamp Eligibility for Immigrants (Separate Website)

By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
  
   
   Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
All victims of disaster - including undocumented immigrants - should be able to get services provided by community, nonprofit, or other "nongovernmental" organizations.
By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
  
   
   Law requires proof of citizenship for health care coverage applicants and renewals
As of July 1, 2006, a new law requires some people who are already enrolled in or who are applying for Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or Minnesota Family Planning health care coverage to provide documentation of their citizenship. Detailed information is in a brochure.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
  
   
   Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) (Separate Website)
State food assistance for legal non-citizens.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
  
   
   Public Charge: When is it Safe for Immigrants to Use Public Benefits? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
  
   
   Refugee Assistance Program (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
  
   
   SSI Cut-offs for Non-Citizens

By: Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance
  
   
   Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Non-Citizens (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Social Security Administration

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