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What You Need to Know About Shelter in NYC if You are a New Arrival

You are a “New Arrival” if you arrived in the United States on or after March 15, 2022 and you have a fear of returning to your home country. Everyone in New York City, including...

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What You Need to Know About Housing Discrimination & Using a Rental Voucher/Subsidy

This guide provides an overview about housing discrimination with a focus on housing vouchers and subsidies. It defines housing and source of income discrimination, outlines common tactics landlords may use to discriminate against low-income New...

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What You Need to Know About Surrogate’s Court

What is Surrogate’s Court and how does it help individuals and families navigate legal matters related to the estates of the deceased.

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What You Need to Know About Trump’s June 2025 Travel Ban

On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation titled Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats. This restricts travel...

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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 freeze of your ability to access shelter. The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) will begin sanctions at some shelters. When COVID-19 started, DHS paused the use of sanctions in...

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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...