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Guide: Updated Afghan Eligibility for Selected Benefits Based on Immigration Status: In Brief
Author(s): Congressional Research Service
Date: January 25, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Program Eligibility
Date: January 25, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Program Eligibility
This resource, created by the Congressional Research Service, gives an update to the Afghan eligibility for selected benefits, including: Medicaid Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Refugee Benefits include Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA), and Refugee Support Services. …
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Tip Sheet: Who is a Refugee, Afghan Evacuee, and Asylum Seeker?
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: October 13, 2022
Topic(s): Housing, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status
Date: October 13, 2022
Topic(s): Housing, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status
This factsheet, created by Refugee Housing Solutions, breaks down the definitions of refugee and asylum seeker under both international and U.S. law, as well as an overview of what it means to be an Afghan evacuee.
Guide: Afghan Arrival Categories, Documentation, and SAVE Responses
Author(s): U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Date: January 27, 2022
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Humanitarian Parole
Date: January 27, 2022
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Humanitarian Parole
SAVE is an online service that allows federal, state, and local benefit-granting agencies to verify a benefit applicant’s immigration status or naturalized/derived citizenship. It is administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a component of the Department of Homeland Security, and is dedicated to providing tailored training, support, and service to meet participating agency needs. …
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Tip Sheet: What is the Public Charge Standard?
Author(s): CLINIC
Date: March 18, 2021
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status
Date: March 18, 2021
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status
On March 9, 2021, all enforcement of the DHS Public Charge rule ended, and the agency discontinued use of Form I-944. The agency also removed the rule from the Code of Federal Regulations. It is now reinstating the 1999 interim guidance on public charge. This FAQ answers common questions on the Public Charge standard that …
Guide: Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
Author(s): U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Date: December 21, 2017
Topic(s): Adult Education, Employment, Financial Capabilities, Health, Housing, Immigration Legal Needs, Safety
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Citizenship, Emergency Preparedness, English Language Skills, Healthcare, Higher Education, Landlords
Date: December 21, 2017
Topic(s): Adult Education, Employment, Financial Capabilities, Health, Housing, Immigration Legal Needs, Safety
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Citizenship, Emergency Preparedness, English Language Skills, Healthcare, Higher Education, Landlords
This guide includes practical information to help New Americans settle into everyday life in the United States. It also contains basic civics and know your rights (KYR) information. Topics include: Federal Departments and Agencies The United States Today Federal Holidays Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) Maintaining Your Permanent Resident Status …
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Archived Webinar: Group Application Workshop for Refugee Adjustment of Status Applications
Author(s): CLINIC
Date: June 1, 2017
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status
Date: June 1, 2017
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status
A group application workshop is a one- or two-day community event bringing professionals and trained volunteers together to assist the foreign-born in accessing information about immigration benefits and/or completing an application for a benefit with or without legal representation provided. In this webinar, CLINIC discussed the nuts and bolts of offering an adjustment of status …
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Tip Sheet: How do I Become a U.S. Permanent Resident?
Author(s): U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Date: January 27, 2014
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Citizenship
Date: January 27, 2014
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Citizenship
This two-page tip sheet from USCIS provides information for current refugees or asylees on how to become a permanent resident one year after being admitted to the United States. It includes information on the basic requirements for obtaining permanent residency, how to apply, the necessary documentation, and links to the required forms that must be …
Tip Sheet: How do I Help my Relative get Refugee or Asylee Status in the U.S.?
Author(s): U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Date: January 23, 2014
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Citizenship
Date: January 23, 2014
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Citizenship
This tip sheet from USCIS provides information for current refugees or asylees on how to help their relative obtain asylee or refugee status. It includes information on the refugee/asylee relative petition (Form I-730), the length of the process, and addresses specific questions about family members eligibility.
