Benefits and Immigrants
Legal Information
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Affidavits of Support and Sponsor Deeming Fact Sheet
PDF document (may load slowly). Content Detail
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Emergency Medicaid for Immigrants
PDF document (may load slowly). Content Detail
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Immigrant Resource Guide
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). Content Detail
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Immigrants and Education
PDF document (may load slowly). Content Detail
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Language Access Brochure
Rights of persons with limited English proficiency. PDF document (may load slowly). Content Detail
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Lawyer Referral Service Online
The Lawyer Referral Service Online provides a list of attorneys by county that participate in the Bar's LRS program. To find an attorney simply click the county in which you live and look for one that practices in the area of law concerning your question. Content Detail
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Public Charge Fact Sheet
Information for immigrants who receive public benefits and are trying to get a green card. PDF document (may load slowly). Content Detail
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Social Security Numbers For Noncitizens
This Fact Sheet contains information about how to get a social security number if you are not a U.S. citizen. Content Detail
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When Is It Safe for Immigrants to Use Public Benefits?
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. Content Detail
