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Immigrant Issues >  View all topics   Click on other tabs above for information about legal aid providers and courts in your area. Below is legal information on this sub-topic. You can localize this information by clicking on the"Choose Another Location" link in the right column and selecting the area where you live. There are 58 resources     Page 1 of 2 Benefits for Immigrants    Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network - (7)    Information from Government Agencies - (2)    Information from Private Organizations - (2)   Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network      Immigrants' Rights to Public Benefits in Pennsylvania (Separate Website) Information on the rights of immigrants to receive different types of public benefits. By: Community Legal Services           Health Care Information for Immigrants (Separate Website) Information on the Immigrant Health Access Project (IHAP), a new initiative at the Pennsylvania Health Law Project, and the various health care coverage options that are available to immigrants. By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project           If I am an immigrant in Pennsylvania, will the government help me pay for medical care? (Separate Website) Information on medical assistance for immigrants. By: Community Legal Services           What if my Medical Providers Speak Only English? (Separate Website) Information about your right to be able to communicate with your health care provider By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project           What are my Language Rights (Separate Website) Information on the HealthChoices managed care program for PA Medical Assistance By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project           Most Legal Immigrants Can Get Food Stamps Information on the rights of immigrants to receive public benefits. By: Community Legal Services           Immigrants and "Public Charge" (Separate Website) This paper looks at how receiving public benefits may affect your immigration status or your ability to travel in and out of the U.S. If you are a legal immigrant, refugee, or asylee, you generally will not face any problems if you receive public benefits that you are entitled to receive. If you do not have legal immigrant status, you need to consider whether receiving public benefits may hurt your chances of obtaining a green card in the future. By: Community Legal Services        back to top           Information from Government Agencies      Social Security & Entering the United States of America (Separate Website) Official US government site for information about Social Security for recent immigrants and other non-citizens. By: Social Security Administration     Read this in: Spanish / Español           How to Apply for Immigration Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child (Separate Website) Official US government website with questions and answers regarding the self-petitioning process for battered immigrant spouses and children. Includes links to forms and local low-cost immigration services providers. By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services        back to top           Information from Private Organizations      Immigrants and Public Benefits (Separate Website) Articles about immigrants and public benefits originally published in the NILC newsletter Immigrants' Rights Update, as well as E-mail Benefits Updates, are accessible from this page. By: National Immigration Law Center           Immigrant?s Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation [PDF] (Separate Website) Fact sheet for immigrant worker advocates. This NELP fact sheet thoroughly explains eligibility requirements for immigrant workers in order to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Please consult an attorney to get an evaluation of your claims. The document is PDF format. By: National Employment Law Project (NHELP)        back to top         Deportation and Removal    Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms - (1)    Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations - (1)   Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms      Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Forms (Separate Website) Official US government site with forms used by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in downloadable format. NOTE: These do not include forms used by the Bureau of Immigration and Citizenship. By: Department of Justice        back to top           Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations      Immigration Detention Resources (Separate Website) This website includes several resources for detained non-citizens in removal proceedings, including pro se assistance guides. By: The American Bar Association        back to top         Detention    Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations - (1)    Information from Government Agencies - (1)    Information from Private Organizations - (1)   Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations      Immigration Detention Resources (Separate Website) This website includes several resources for detained non-citizens in removal proceedings, including pro se assistance guides. By: The American Bar Association        back to top           Information from Government Agencies      Detention Operations Manual (Separate Website) The Detention Operations Manual (which contains a complete set of Detention Standards) establishes uniform policies and procedures for the safe, secure and humane treatment of foreign nationals in INS custody. By: U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement        back to top           Information from Private Organizations      Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration, Asylum and Refugee Issues (Separate Website) Find answers to frequently asked questions and general information about immigration, asylum and refugee status. By: The Lutheran Immigration and Refuge Service        back to top         Family Status   Information from Government Agencies      Immigration through a Family Member (Separate Website) Official US government website with questions and answers regarding the family-based petitioning process. Includes links to forms and local low-cost immigration legal services providers. By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services           How to Get a Certificate of Citizenship for your Child (Separate Website) A fact sheet about the Child Citizenship Act By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services           How to Apply for Immigration Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child (Separate Website) Official US government website with questions and answers regarding the self-petitioning process for battered immigrant spouses and children. Includes links to forms and local low-cost immigration services providers. By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services           Inter-Country Adoptions (Separate Website) An overview of resources, materials and immigration benefits available to prospective adoptive parents of foreign-born orphans. By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services        back to top         General Information for Immigrants    Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms - (3)    Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network - (1)    Information from Government Agencies - (3)    Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations - (1)    Information from Private Organizations - (3)   Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms      Immigration Forms and Fees (Separate Website) Downloadable Immigration Forms By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services           Case Status Service on Line (Separate Website) Website allows you to check the status of BCIS applications for which a receipt letter (Form I797) was issued By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Forms (Separate Website) Official US government site with forms used by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in downloadable format. NOTE: These do not include forms used by the Bureau of Immigration and Citizenship. By: Department of Justice        back to top           Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network      Immigrants and "Public Charge" (Separate Website) This paper looks at how receiving public benefits may affect your immigration status or your ability to travel in and out of the U.S. If you are a legal immigrant, refugee, or asylee, you generally will not face any problems if you receive public benefits that you are entitled to receive. If you do not have legal immigrant status, you need to consider whether receiving public benefits may hurt your chances of obtaining a green card in the future. By: Community Legal Services        back to top           Information from Government Agencies      Lawful Permanent Residence (Green Cards) (Separate Website) Information and directions necessary to apply for lawful permanent residence (LPR), or "green cards". By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services           Immigration Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (Separate Website) The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) has created a series of documents that they call "How Do I ??s" These documents cover a wide variety of topics on immigration matters and are meant to assist you in finding the information you need about a particular immigration and asylum subject. Each How Do I ?? starts with background information on the chosen topic, and then helps answer your questions about INS procedures. Each How Do I ?? links you to information on the BCIS Website and, sometimes, to relevant information on other U.S. Government Websites. These links go to the relevant sections of immigration law and federal regulations, to instructions on applying for immigration benefits, the correct form and fee, and so on. By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services           Temporary Protected Status (Separate Website) Official US government website with questions and answers regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Includes a list of eligible countries and links to forms and local low-cost immigration legal services providers. By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services        back to top           Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations      Immigration Detention Resources (Separate Website) This website includes several resources for detained non-citizens in removal proceedings, including pro se assistance guides. By: The American Bar Association        back to top           Information from Private Organizations      Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration, Asylum and Refugee Issues (Separate Website) Find answers to frequently asked questions and general information about immigration, asylum and refugee status. By: The Lutheran Immigration and Refuge Service           Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants [PDF] (Separate Website) Consumer warning about dishonest immigration consultants By: National Consumer Law Center           Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance (Separate Website) Information on disaster relief services provided for families with members who are not U.S. citizens. It also applies to agencies that help immigrant families affected by a disaster. By: National Immigration Law Project