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Before enrolling in any local or federal public benefits programs, individuals who are uncertain about the impact enrollment will have on their ability to become Legal Permanent Residents (LPR\/Green Card holders) or Naturalized Citizens should consult with an immigration attorney before proceeding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aapdc.org\/toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/immigrant-health-toolkit-aapdc_02-1.jpg” title_text=”immigrant-health-toolkit-aapdc_02″ force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”5%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”off|||17vw|17vw” 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_builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Two types of government-funded public benefits programs: D.C.-specific programs and federal programs. Few immigrants qualify for federal public benefits, though there are exceptions which are outlined below<\/em>. 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Adult immigrant residents of D.C. who do not qualify for Medicaid receive health coverage through the Alliance. Alliance does not include mental health supports, substance abuse counseling, and has limited medical providers. Requires in-person interview)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||6px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”general” _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f1f5f7″ custom_padding=”14px|0px|14px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”13px|33px||33px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This PDF<\/a> from the National Immigration Law Center explains<\/span>\u00a0which immigrants are eligible for which federal programs. 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text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Did you come to the U.S. by illegally crossing the border at some place other than a U.S. checkpoint?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Text Area” _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”33px|33px|12px|33px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”100px||50px|” custom_padding_phone=”33px|22px|33px|22px|false|false” border_radii=”on|22px|22px|22px|22px” 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global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Text Area” _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”33px|33px|12px|33px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”100px||50px|” custom_padding_phone=”33px|22px|33px|22px|false|false” border_radii=”on|22px|22px|22px|22px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|22px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (A work permit will say “Employment Authorization” on it.) There are many different types of status that let you apply for a work permit. If you can make a legible copy of the card, the “(c)-code” information on it can pinpoint the type of status or application it is linked to. WDAIP can help with that.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|22px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Marriage per se does not confer any lawful immigration status on a noncitizen spouse. 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It gives temporary status and work authorization to some undocumented people who entered the US before age 16, before 6-15-2007, and who were born on or after 6-15-1981. DACA does not lead to LPR status or give any other immigration status. Felony and some misdemeanor convictions are a bar.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|22px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (Compact of Free Association) Resident<\/strong><\/p>\n Three Pacific island nations have Compacts of Free Association with the United States. COFA citizens may come into, reside in, and work indefinitely in the US, but like permanent residents, they can be deported<\/strong> or excluded for crimes. They are not US nationals. Origin in a COFA country is usually the tip- off to this status, although such a person could have become an LPR or US citizen through normal channels. 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Eligibility is established by designation by the Secretary of Homeland Security and must be renewed, usually every 18 months. TPS allows work authorization but does not lead to LPR or any other immigration status. The group is designated by country and date of arrival. Countries with groups currently designated for TPS are listed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|22px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (Final Order of Removal\/Deportation)<\/strong><\/p>\n People with final orders of removal (deportation) sometimes cannot be deported because the country of origin will not cooperate or because a travel document cannot be obtained. In such cases ICE will release the person with an Order of Supervision. They usually have to report to ICE, and can apply for work authorization. Some people stay in this status for years or permanently.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”forms” _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f1f5f7″ border_radii=”off|15vw|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”100px||50px|” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font=”||||||||” ol_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|50px||50px” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”|||” text_line_height_tablet=”1.8em” text_line_height_phone=”1.8em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Text Area” _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”33px|33px|12px|33px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”100px||50px|” custom_padding_phone=”33px|22px|33px|22px|false|false” border_radii=”on|22px|22px|22px|22px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aapdc.org\/toolkit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mental-health-dc_42-1.png” title_text=”mental-health-dc_42″ show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n DC Department of Human Services<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|22px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To apply or recertify for one or more of the assistance programs, must fill out combined application and either mail or submit application to service center. 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PLEASE REFER TO LANGUAGE ACCESS RIGHTS SECTION OF HANDBOOK FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”esa” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0) 81%|#f1f5f7 100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”100px||50px|” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font=”||||||||” ol_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|50px||50px” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”|||” text_line_height_tablet=”1.8em” text_line_height_phone=”1.8em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nLinks to Sections<\/h3>\n
Government Programs<\/h2>\n
DC Specific Programs<\/h1>\n
Federal Programs<\/h1>\n
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“Qualified” Immigrants (comprehensive list):<\/h3>\n
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“Not-Qualified” Immigrants:<\/h3>\n
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Questions to Determine Immigration Status<\/h2>\n
Entry into the U.S.<\/h2>\n
Visa<\/h2>\n
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Legal Permanent Resident\/Greencard<\/h2>\n
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Work Permit<\/h2>\n
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Marriage<\/h2>\n
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Refugee or Asylee<\/h2>\n
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DACA<\/h2>\n
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COFA<\/h2>\n
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)<\/h2>\n
ICE Order of Supervision<\/h2>\n
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Assistance Forms<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/li>\nPossible Required Documentation<\/h3>\n
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Economic Service Centers<\/h2>\n