Immigrant Eligibility
Source: National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project
Charts that list available federal and state benefits based on an immigrant’s state and immigration status.
Source: National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project
Interactive maps that list available public benefits based on an immigrant’s state and immigration status.
Source: National Immigration Law Center
A chart that lists available federal benefits and public assistance programs based on immigration status.
Source: NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
An article on the Welcome to Our Schools (WtOS) program.
This program helps refugee children transition into New York State schools and supports parents in becoming active partners in their education through specialized curricula, student activities, and parent and teacher training.
Source: OPEN ARMS
A report that outlines the enrollment support available at the Asylum Seeker Navigation Centre in NYC.
Available support includes free translation services, backpacks and essential supplies, transportation assistance, and access to Title I Students in Temporary Housing (STH) funds for asylum-seeking families.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
An article on The Refugee Family Child Care Microenterprise Development (RFCCMED) program, which helps newly arrived refugees and ORR-eligible individuals start home based child care businesses.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
An article on the Refugee Microenterprise Development (MED) Program, which supports ORR-eligible populations by providing loans, training, and technical assistance to help them start and grow small businesses.
Source: NYS Department of State
An article on Cell-Ed, which is a free, mobile learning tool sponsored by the New York State Office for New Americans.
It offers 24/7 access to English and job skills training without the need for a smartphone or internet.
Source: Governor Kathy Hochul
An article that shares information about the expansion of the NYS Professional Pathways for High-Skilled Immigrants Program to match new Americans to jobs that fit their skills.
Source: Higher Ed Immigration Portal
An article that provides information on resources and organizations that assist with credential recognition.
Source: RightsforHealth
A report that offers an overview of public benefits available in New York State.