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
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)
Can I Get Social Security Benefits If I Am Not a Citizen of the United States? Social Security is a monthly payment from the federal government to blind, disabled or older people who have paid into the social security system. (Social security payments are usually taken out of your paycheck.)
Even if your employer did not report your
wages to the government, you might still be
able to get benefits. Spouses and children of
persons who have paid into the Social
Security system may also be able to get
benefits.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
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Can I Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits If I Am Not a Citizen of the United States? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is
a monthly payment from the federal government
to persons who are blind, disabled or at least
sixty-five years old.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
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Supplemental Security Income for Non-Citizens
(Separate Website)
This document answers the following questions:
(1) Who can get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? (2) What are credits of work? (3) What is proof of your status? (4) What is the seven-year limit for some noncitizens? (5) Information about Medicaid, (6) Filing a new claim if you have a sponsor, (7) Social Security numbers, (8) Becoming a citizen.
By: Social Security Administration
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What to Do if You Have an OSAH Hearing
(Separate Website)
This video walk you through a public benefits appeals hearing
By: Office of State Administrative Hearings
Learn about the Rights of Undocumented Immigrants
(Separate Website)
This presentation was developed as part of the Law and Government Education Project in the Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. In partnership with the Law School and the Center for Teaching and Learning at UGA and the Law School at Mercer University, the Institute develops resources on basic areas of Georgia and federal law. These resources are then distributed across the state in a variety of ways including the State Bar of Georgia?s Pro Bono Project website. We hope you will find this presentation to be useful and informative. Please be advised, however, that this presentation is designed to provide general information only and does not substitute for legal advice. At the conclusion of the presentation you will find a list of organizations which may be able to provide assistance to those who have legal issues relevant to the topic of this presentation. We encourage viewers to contact these organizations for help. Also, please consult the Pro Bono Project website for a list of other presentations available for viewing.
By: Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
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Air Travel Problems and Complaints
(Separate Website)
The functions of the Aviation Consumer Protection Division are as follows: (1) receives informal complaints from members of the public regarding aviation consumer issues; (2) verifies compliance with DOT's aviation consumer protection requirements; (3) provides guidance to the industry and members of the public on consumer protection matters; and (4) makes available to the public information on pertinent consumer matters.
By: Department of Transportation
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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
Sexual Orientation and Immigration: The Basics
(Separate Website)
This resource answers common questions sexual orientation and immigration.
By: LAMBDA Legal Defense & Education Fund
Air Travel Problems and Complaints
(Separate Website)
The functions of the Aviation Consumer Protection Division are as follows: (1) receives informal complaints from members of the public regarding aviation consumer issues; (2) verifies compliance with DOT's aviation consumer protection requirements; (3) provides guidance to the industry and members of the public on consumer protection matters; and (4) makes available to the public information on pertinent consumer matters.
By: Department of Transportation
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Exports
(Separate Website)
These web pages contain information, regulations and forms relating to exporting goods from the U.S. to other countries.
By: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Imports
(Separate Website)
These web pages contain information, regulations and forms relating to importing goods to the U.S. from other countries.
By: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
International Travel for U.S. Citizens
(Separate Website)
The Office of American Services and Crisis Management (ACS) exists to serve Americans traveling or residing abroad. Our primary goal is to meet the needs of American citizens while providing them with premier customer service. This web site has more information about ACS and its services, including: Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, Tips for Traveling Abroad, Regional Information, Safety Issues, Health Issues, Registration with Embassies, Emergencies and Crises, U.S. Embassies and Consulates, Travel Brochures, Document Requirements and other information.
By: U.S. Department of State
Know Before You Go
(Separate Website)
This web page contains U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations for U.S. Residents: 1. Introduction 2. When You Return To The United States 3. Documentary Requirements For Entry 4. What You Must Declare 5. Register Items Before You Leave the United States 6. Duty-Free Exemption 7. Gifts 8. Duty-Free or Reduced Rates 9. Increased Duty Rates 10. Paying Duty 11. Sending Goods to the United States 12. Unaccompanied Baggage 13. Unaccompanied Purchases from Insular Possessions and Caribbean Basin Countries 14. Duty-Free Shops 15. Prohibited and Restricted Items 16. Money and Other Monetary Instruments 17. Traveling Back and Forth Across the Border 18. Photographic Film 19. Customer Service Programs 20. Other Travel-related Information
By: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Learn about the Rights of Undocumented Immigrants
(Separate Website)
This presentation was developed as part of the Law and Government Education Project in the Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. In partnership with the Law School and the Center for Teaching and Learning at UGA and the Law School at Mercer University, the Institute develops resources on basic areas of Georgia and federal law. These resources are then distributed across the state in a variety of ways including the State Bar of Georgia?s Pro Bono Project website. We hope you will find this presentation to be useful and informative. Please be advised, however, that this presentation is designed to provide general information only and does not substitute for legal advice. At the conclusion of the presentation you will find a list of organizations which may be able to provide assistance to those who have legal issues relevant to the topic of this presentation. We encourage viewers to contact these organizations for help. Also, please consult the Pro Bono Project website for a list of other presentations available for viewing.
By: Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
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Travel Alerts and Restricted/Prohibited Goods
(Separate Website)
These web pages contain information about travel alerts and goods that you are restricted or prohibited from bringing into the US.
By: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Detention by Immigration Officials - Your Rights What to do if you are stopped by the police for if there is a raid
By: Catholic Charities
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What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration Officials
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet describes what you should do if you are arrested or detained by immigration officials.
By: National Immigration Law Center
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