News about public benefits
On August 12, 2019, the Federal government officially published a rule about public benefits that harms low-income immigrant families who are on the way to a green card. The new rule is scheduled to go into effect on October 15, 2019.
if you are concerned about participation in programs that provide food, health, or housing assistance, do not be afraid. Get accurate and reliable information first. Please feel free to contact us at 212-274-1891 or cpanyc@cpanyc.org. We will have up to date information.
- Use of public benefits will not automatically affect you
- This does not apply to every immigrant. Exempt immigrants include: refugees; asylees; survivors of trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crimes (T or U visa applicants/holders); VAWA selfpetitioners; special immigrant juveniles; and certain people paroled into the U.S. Benefits received when people are in one of these statuses will not be counted against them
- This does not apply to lawful permanent residents (green card holders)
- This does not apply to citizens
- There is no “public charge” test for applying for citizenship
if you are concerned about participation in programs that provide food, health, or housing assistance, do not be afraid. Get accurate and reliable information first. Please feel free to contact us at 212-274-1891 or cpanyc@cpanyc.org. We will have up to date information.
