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What You Need to Know About CHNV Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

The CHNV program is a program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV). It allows people living in the United States to sponsor people from these four countries, who are then paroled into the United...

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What You Need to Know About Emails Terminating Parole, Telling Me to Self-Deport

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been sending messages to some people who were paroled into the U.S., ending their parole and telling them to leave the U.S. immediately.

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What You Need to Know About Non-Citizen Registration

Some people who are not U.S. citizens need to register with the U.S. government. This means telling the government that you are in the United States. You can find more details here.

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What You Need to Know About Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

The US government has made significant decisions regarding Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This factsheet will help you determine what that means for you.

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What You Need to Know About In-Network Medicaid Dentists and Out-of-Network Referrals

New York has expanded Medicaid coverage for certain dental services, but it has not expanded the number of dentists who accept Medicaid. In fact, there is a shortage of dentists who accept Medicaid in New...

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What You Need to Know About Sanctions in NYC DHS Shelter

A sanction is a temporary suspension of your ability to access shelter. The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) will begin issuing sanctions at some shelters as part of a pilot plan. When COVID-19 started,...

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What You Need to Know About U Non-Immigrant Status (U Visa)

U non-immigrant status (commonly referred to as a “U visa”) provides lawful immigration status for victims of certain crimes in the United States when they have or will cooperate with law enforcement to investigate or...

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What You Need to Know About T Non-Immigrant Status (T Visa)

T non-immigrant legal status (commonly referred to as a “T visa”) provides lawful immigration status for victims of a severe form of human trafficking, either labor trafficking or sex trafficking. While commonly referred to as...

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What You Need to Know About ICE in NYC Public Schools

Information about current New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) policies related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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What You Need to Know About One-Shot Deals for Back Rent

A “One-Shot Deal” for back rent (arrears) is emergency money that you can apply for from the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) to prevent eviction. For information on HRA grants for help with...