Public Benefits for Immigrants

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Can Immigrants Get Unemployment Compensation?

Which immigrant groups can get state unemployment compensation? Which groups can get federal unemployment? Read this document for answers to these questions and much more. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.)

Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs: Overview

Table showing eligibility for major federal public assistance programs, including Social Security and SSI, Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid (Emergency and Full Scope), Children's Health Insurance, Medicare, HUD Public Housing and Section 8. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.)

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

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

Sponsored Immigrants and Benefits

What is a sponsor? What is an Affidavit of Support? Does a sponsor's income count when the immigrant applies for public benefits? Will the sponsor need to repay benefits used by the sponsored immigrants? (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.)

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

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

Can Immigrants Get Unemployment Compensation?

Which immigrant groups can get state unemployment compensation? Which groups can get federal unemployment? Read this document for answers to these questions and much more. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.)

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