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The Basics (9)
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The New Public Charge Rule – What You Need to Know
Find out here what has changed in the public charge rules. You can also read these for help deciding if, and when, to use the public assistance benefits you or your family members need. 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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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. 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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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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Now that you are a U Nonimmigrant: Warnings, Rights and Responsibilities
Read this if you already have U nonimmigrant status. #8130EN Read More
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Reporting a Change of Address to the Immigration Service
If you aren’t a U.S. citizen you need to tell the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) where you are living. You have to tell them within 10 days every time you move or change your address. Read More
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Should I Keep My Kids Enrolled in Health and Nutrition Programs?
Programs like Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace Coverage (“Obamacare”), School Breakfast & Lunch, WIC and SNAP (“food stamps”) can help your children lead healthier and stronger lives. You may have questions about whether your child’s use of these health and nutrition programs will affect your immigration status or your application for a green card. This document provides some facts to help you make good decisions for your family. Below are answers to frequently asked questions. 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. Read More
Eligibility (7)
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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. #7934EN 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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Should I Keep My Kids Enrolled in Health and Nutrition Programs?
Programs like Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace Coverage (“Obamacare”), School Breakfast & Lunch, WIC and SNAP (“food stamps”) can help your children lead healthier and stronger lives. You may have questions about whether your child’s use of these health and nutrition programs will affect your immigration status or your application for a green card. This document provides some facts to help you make good decisions for your family. Below are answers to frequently asked questions. 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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