Public Benefits for Immigrants
Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights
With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Check If You Can Get Popular Benefits in California
Interactive tool to help connect individuals to information about different state benefits available including disaster relief.
Affordable Care Act for DACA Recipients
This resource is designed to help DACA recipients navigate the application process and secure health coverage. More information can be found here: https://www.coveredca.com/
CA Dream Act Application Map
This detailed map outlines the four phases required to successfully complete the CA Dream Act Application and receive all financial aid for which you are eligible. Verify this information with an attorney. This information changes often and may not apply to your situation. You can look for an organization that may be able to help you by clicking "Find Legal Help" above.
Closer Look at Public Charge Post-Election
Consult with an immigration attorney before seeking government benefits. This is a rapidly changing legal topic and your use of benefits today may impact your case differently in the future.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
Protect yourself and your family. Get immigration advice from a licensed professional.
Healthcare and Insurance Rights for Immigrants
This resource provides information that all families – regardless of their immigration statuses – should know when they apply for health insurance programs or seek health care services.
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice - Resources Page
Includes know your rights information for interactions with law enforcement, immigration resources in the IE, DACA resources, and information on the California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program. (CLCA) Insurance Program is a state-sponsored program that makes insurance affordable for California residents who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status.
Legal Resources for Immigrants
If you are seeking legal assistance for citizenship or immigration status, this pamphlet can serve as a starting point to find the legal services you need.
Public Benefits for California Immigrants
This table lists the programs for which certain immigrants residing in California are eligible.
Understand the Differences: In-State Tuition vs CA Dream Act vs DACA
If you have questions about your eligibility, check out this chart that compares AB 540, AB 2000, the California Dream Act and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in more detail. Please be aware that DACA does not give students eligibility for the FAFSA or any federal financial aid.
Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights
With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Undocumented Workers’ Guide to Applying for California Disability Insurance & Paid Family Leave
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for undocumented workers to apply for California Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits.
Check If You Can Get Popular Benefits in California
Interactive tool to help connect individuals to information about different state benefits available including disaster relief.
Immigrant Eligibility For Food Stamps
Overview of immigrant eligibility in California (including CFAP); federal SNAP requirements; who is a "qualified immigrant"? sponsor deeming; verification of immigration status.
Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights
With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
An Immigration Filing Fee Waiver
Recognizing that some applicants cannot pay the filing fees, USCIS established a fee waiver process for certain forms and benefit types.
Find Legal Assistance with Your Immigration Case Near You
This interactive map and search engine that will help you find legal assistance near you.
Find USCIS Field Offices Near You
Field Offices handle scheduled interviews on non-asylum related applications.
Affordable Care Act for DACA Recipients
This resource is designed to help DACA recipients navigate the application process and secure health coverage. More information can be found here: https://www.coveredca.com/
An Immigration Filing Fee Waiver
Recognizing that some applicants cannot pay the filing fees, USCIS established a fee waiver process for certain forms and benefit types.
Benefits for Immigrant Victims of Crimes
Programs available to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes.
CA Dream Act Application Map
This detailed map outlines the four phases required to successfully complete the CA Dream Act Application and receive all financial aid for which you are eligible. Verify this information with an attorney. This information changes often and may not apply to your situation. You can look for an organization that may be able to help you by clicking "Find Legal Help" above.
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI): Seniors, Blind, and Disabled Residents
To get cash assistance from CAPI, you have to meet certain requirements. Most importantly, you have to be an aged (65 years of age or older), blind, or disabled California resident who has been denied SSI because of your immigration status.
Check If You Can Get Popular Benefits in California
Interactive tool to help connect individuals to information about different state benefits available including disaster relief.
Closer Look at Public Charge Post-Election
Consult with an immigration attorney before seeking government benefits. This is a rapidly changing legal topic and your use of benefits today may impact your case differently in the future.
Find Legal Assistance with Your Immigration Case Near You
This interactive map and search engine that will help you find legal assistance near you.
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
Find USCIS Field Offices Near You
Field Offices handle scheduled interviews on non-asylum related applications.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
Protect yourself and your family. Get immigration advice from a licensed professional.
Healthcare and Insurance Rights for Immigrants
This resource provides information that all families – regardless of their immigration statuses – should know when they apply for health insurance programs or seek health care services.
Immigrant Eligibility For Food Stamps
Overview of immigrant eligibility in California (including CFAP); federal SNAP requirements; who is a "qualified immigrant"? sponsor deeming; verification of immigration status.
ImmigrationLawHelp.org
ImmigrationLawHelp.org is a searchable online directory of over 1,000 free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal services providers in all 50 states. Users can search ImmigrationLawHelp.org by state, zip code, or detention facility. Users can also refine their search by types and areas of legal assistance provided, populations served, languages spoken, other areas of legal assistance, and non-legal services provided.
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice - Resources Page
Includes know your rights information for interactions with law enforcement, immigration resources in the IE, DACA resources, and information on the California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program. (CLCA) Insurance Program is a state-sponsored program that makes insurance affordable for California residents who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status.
Legal Resources for Immigrants
If you are seeking legal assistance for citizenship or immigration status, this pamphlet can serve as a starting point to find the legal services you need.
Public Benefits for California Immigrants
This table lists the programs for which certain immigrants residing in California are eligible.
Understand the Differences: In-State Tuition vs CA Dream Act vs DACA
If you have questions about your eligibility, check out this chart that compares AB 540, AB 2000, the California Dream Act and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in more detail. Please be aware that DACA does not give students eligibility for the FAFSA or any federal financial aid.
Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights
With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Undocumented Workers’ Guide to Applying for California Disability Insurance & Paid Family Leave
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for undocumented workers to apply for California Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits.