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Benefits and Immigrants
Food Stamps
Food Stamp Access and Outreach for Immigrants
(Separate Website)
Slide presentation. PDF document (may load slowly).
Food Stamp Facts Brochure
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Food Stamp Facts for Immigrants Brochure
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Immigrant Children and Food Stamps
(Separate Website)
Information about immigrant children and eligibility for food stamps.
By: National Center for Youth Law
Answers to Common Questions - How Do I . . .
(Separate Website)
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services has created a series of documents that they call "How Do I ??s" These documents cover a wide variety of topics on immigration matters and are meant to assist you in finding the information you need about a particular immigration and asylum subject. Each How Do I ?? starts with background information on the chosen topic, and then helps answer your questions about INS procedures. Each How Do I ?? links you to information on the INS Website and, sometimes, to relevant information on other U.S. Government Websites. These links go to the relevant sections of immigration law and federal regulations, to instructions on applying for immigration benefits, the correct form and fee, and so on.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
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
Brochure 2410 - Fair Hearings
(Separate Website)
If you disagree with an action by DSS or believe there is an unreasonable delay in processing your application for services, you may request a fair hearing. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: SC Department of Social Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Brochure 2416 - Know Your Civil Rights in Social Services Programs
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: SC Department of Social Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
(Separate Website)
DSS recognizes that we cannot meet all the needs of our clients and communities.The faith based initiative is our effort to match individuals and faith based institutions who feel called to serve their neighbor with people who need help.
By: SC Department of Social Services
Guide to Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs
(Separate Website)
This table indicates what kinds of federal benefits (food stamps, medicaid, medicare, etc.) are available to immigrants based on their immigration status. This document was last reviewed by NILC in March of 2004.
By: National Immigration Law Center
Immigrant Access to Public Benefits
(Separate Website)
Slide presentation. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Immigrant Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
Guide to finding cash assistance, domestic violence information, drug and alcohol services, food assistance, health care, housing, legal assistance, limited English proficiency services, and more. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Immigrants and Public Benefits
(Separate Website)
Articles about immigrants and public benefits originally published in the NILC newsletter Immigrants' Rights Update, as well as E-mail Benefits Updates, are accessible from this page.
By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Immigrants? Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation
(Separate Website)
Fact sheet for immigrant worker advocates. This NELP fact sheet thoroughly explains eligibility requirements for immigrant workers in order to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Please consult an attorney to get an evaluation of your claims. The document is PDF format.
By: National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Compliance Assistance
(Separate Website)
The Immigration and Nationality act sets forth the conditions for the temporary employment of Aliens in the United States. This web site contains the laws, regulations and compliance guides for employers hiring immigrants in the U.S.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior
(Separate Website)
El IME cubre las funciones de la Oficina Presidencial para la Atención de las Comunidades Mexicanas en el Extranjero y del Programa para las Comunidades Mexicanas en el Exterior; cuenta con un Consejo Consultivo integrado por 152 miembros, representantes de la comunidad mexicana y mexicano-americana en Estados Unidos.
By: Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior
Language Access Brochure
(Separate Website)
Rights of persons with limited English proficiency. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Office of Multicultural Services of the Department of Mental Health
(Separate Website)
By: SC Department of Mental Health
Online Guide to Immigrant Eligibility for Public Benefits
(Separate Website)
Guide to immigrant eligibility for food stamps, temporary assistance for needy families, Medicaid, and more. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
TANF and Family Independence Act Overview
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
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