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Public Benefits for Immigrants

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• Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth

  Do you know your immigration status? Do you know how to get a green card? Do you know how to get an I.D. or driver's license? Do you know how to get public benefits? Read this booklet for answers to these questions and much more. Also in Spanish/Español Read More

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  Immigrant Legal Resource Center

• Public Charge: When Is It Safe to Use Public Benefits?

  What is public charge? Can I use health benefits like Medicaid or children's insurance? Can I use food stamps (SNAP)? Can I use supplemental security income (SSI), temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) or general assistance? Read this document for answers and much more information. Also in Spanish/Español Read More

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  National Immigration Law Center

• Social Security Numbers for Noncitizens

  How do I apply for a Social Security Number and card? Do I need proof of immigration status, work eligibility, age and identity? Read this fact sheet for answers to these questions and more information. Also in Spanish/Español Read More

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  Social Security Administration

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Noncitizens

  Who can get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? What is the seven year limit? Do I need proof of status? Do I need a Social Security Number? This fact sheet answers these questions and more. Also in Spanish/Español Read More

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  Social Security Administration