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Benefits and Immigrants
Getting Help
The Dream Act Fact Sheet
(Separate Website)
Information on the Dream Act, which would affect some undocumented immigrants. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
When Is It Safe for Immigrants to Use Public Benefits?
(Separate Website)
The U.S. government has important news about "public charge"?when receiving public benefits may affect your immigration status or your ability to travel outside of the U.S. The government's guidance, which took effect May 25, 1999, gives clear rules about when it is and is not safe to use public benefits.
By: National Immigration Law Center
Your Rights in Public Benefits Programs
(Separate Website)
A Snapshot of Social Security
(Separate Website)
This publication provides a snapshot of the most important features of the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare programs.
By: Social Security Administration
Brochure 3001 SPA - Nuestros Niņos, Nuestro Futuro
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: SC Department of Social Services
Farmworkers and Maternal and Child Health
(Separate Website)
This web page contains basis information and statistics about maternal and