Immigrants in the United States (US) have certain rights and the opportunity to access certain supports and benefits regardless of their immigration status. Learn about those in New York.
If you are an immigrant living in New York, you should know some of your rights and the resources that the city offers to the community.
Recently, a local portal has highlighted the active benefits that are granted to foreigners who are residing and need support.
Some have certain requirements that must be met, so you will have to go a little deeper to find out if you can access them at all; however, your immigration status is not an impediment to applying.
These are essential resources that are in force in 2024 and that can facilitate the integration and well-being of immigrants, as indicated by the eldiariony.com portal.
Rights and legality in New York for immigrants
- Protection against discrimination:
Authorities say immigrants have the right to live free from illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation in the workplace, housing and public spaces.
If a person believes that these rights are being violated, they can report cases of discrimination by calling 718-722-3131.
Please note that the New York City Police Department does not perform immigration enforcement duties.
That is, the court does not ask about the immigration status of crime victims or witnesses, in which case it has the right not to answer on this point.
- Immigration Legal Help:
Immigrants can receive confidential legal assistance at no cost through ActionNYC: ActionNYC – ACCESS NYC
You can also call 1-800-354-0365.
Additional information can be obtained through the New Americans Hotline at 1-800-566-7636, available Monday through Friday.
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Benefits regardless of immigration status
The municipal ID card offers a secure and accessible option for residents, without requiring information about immigration status.
Data confidentiality is guaranteed, facilitating access to various services and benefits within the city.
To obtain it, you must make an appointment for a New York ID and attend the registration centers in person.
Appointments are released each week on Fridays, for the following Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, click here or call 311 to make an appointment.
If you want to know what requirements or documents you must submit, visit; How to Apply – IDNYC.
- Childcare Support:
Low-income families with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years can access low-cost or no-cost child care.
To obtain the benefit to subsidize child care in New York State, parents or families who need it must submit an application through a form, which is requested by calling 311.
Individuals with child care needs for their children may also contact a New York State Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) office directly to determine if they qualify or would like to receive other assistance.
New York: Basic support available to immigrants
- Right to food and emergency shelter:
The city offers soup kitchens and food pantries that provide free food to those in need.
For more information, please visit: Community Food Connection (formerly Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)) – ACCESS NYC.
The HomeBase program helps residents avoid entering shelters by providing resources such as job training, child care, and legal services to prevent evictions.
If you want to access this program you can go to: Homebase – ACCESS NYC.
All children in New York have the right to attend public schools from age 5 until graduation or until the end of the school year in which they turn 21.
Additionally, 4-year-olds are eligible for free Prekindergarten, with support for those learning English.
- Right to medical care:
Immigrants residing in New York also have access to low-cost emergency and non-emergency medical care at public clinics and hospitals.
The Department of Health offers free or low-cost services for vaccinations, sexual health and tuberculosis.
For free and confidential mental health care, NYC Well is available 24 hours a day in over 200 languages.
They can be reached at 1-888-692-9355 or by visiting: NYC 988 – Talk. Text. Chat. 24/7 (cityofnewyork.us).
With information from Diario NY
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2024-08-23 22:07:57
