General Info (6)
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When Is It Safe For Immigrants To Get Benefits? Public Charge Rules and Possible Changes
This publication discusses existing public charge rules and proposed changes to those rules. Immigrants who have used, currently use or might in the future use government benefits should read this. #8121EN Read More
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Applying for Public Assistance
Information about the application process to receive public assistance. #7903EN Read More
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How to Petition for Superior Court Review: Administrative Decision Relating to Public Benefits
If you disagree with the final administrative decision, you may appeal your case to Superior Court. The appeal is called a "Petition for Review of an Administrative Order." You may file your appeal either in the Superior Court of the county where you live or in Thurston County Superior Court in Olympia. Packet #7917EN Read More
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Possible changes to “Public Charge” test for immigrants
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Sponsored Immigrants and Benefits
A sponsor is a person who has helped an immigrant become a lawful permanent resident (green card–holder) by signing an affidavit of support. An affidavit of support is a contract signed by the sponsor to show that the immigrant applying for a green card is not likely to become dependent on the government, or a “public charge.” “Sponsored Immigrants and Benefits” answers questions about affidavits of support and sponsorship, and about the extent to which sponsored immigrants are eligible to participate in government programs. Read More
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Your Rights Dealing with DSHS
This lists services available by DSHS and your rights when dealing with this state agency. #7900EN. Read More
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DACA (1)
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Changes to DACA: Access To Health Care in Washington State
Important: Recent federal policy changes do NOT terminate anyone’s DACA status now. This means: No changes to health insurance coverage for people with DACA status now. Content Detail
Denials and Terminations (1)
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How to Petition for Superior Court Review: Administrative Decision Relating to Public Benefits
If you disagree with the final administrative decision, you may appeal your case to Superior Court. The appeal is called a "Petition for Review of an Administrative Order." You may file your appeal either in the Superior Court of the county where you live or in Thurston County Superior Court in Olympia. Packet #7917EN Read More
Eligibility (6)
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Washington Public Assistance for Immigrants Who Are Not Lawfully Present
This explains what benefits you may be eligible for if you are an immigrant who is not considered to be lawfully present in the U.S. Read More
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Help with Medical Bills for Immigrants without Legal Immigration Status
Describes what programs are available and who is eligible for medical bill help. Read More
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Washington Public Assistance for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
This will tell you what benefits you may be eligible for if you are an immigrant and a victim of domestic violence. If you have a different immigration status, please read one of our other publications on this topic. #7924EN Read More
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Washington Public Assistance for Lawfully Present Non-Citizens
This resource is for certain immigrants and immigration applicants who the government considers to be lawfully present in the U.S. Lawfully present immigrants are eligible for some state and federal benefits programs, if they meet other program requirements. #7928EN Read More
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Washington Public Assistance for Persons from the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau
This is for citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. Some call these individuals Compact of Free Association (“COFA”) migrants, because they are related to the U.S. through Compact of Free Association treaties. #7938EN Read More
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Washington Public Assistance for Refugees and Other Humanitarian Entrants
(Includes Refugees, Asylees, Persons Granted Withholding of Deportation, Cuban-Haitian Entrants and Special Immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan). Publication #7932EN. Read More
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