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What You Need to Know About Reimbursement for “Skimmed” SNAP/Cash Assistance Benefits

For a limited time, New Yorkers who had their SNAP or Cash Assistance benefits stolen due to “skimming” can apply to have stolen funds returned to them.

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What You Need to Know About Appointments with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

You may have an appointment with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE is a federal government office that deals with immigrants. ICE agents do different things, including detaining and prosecuting immigrants. Many people have ICE...

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What You Need to Know About Immigration Court

You may need to speak with a judge in an immigration court. This immigration court case will determine whether or not you will be allowed to stay in the U.S. *If you are detained by...

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What You Need to Know About Asylum

Asylum is legal status that will allow you to live and work in the United States. You can apply for asylum if you are afraid to live in your country because you will be persecuted...

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What You Need to Know About the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP)

The New York Immigrant Family Unity Project, also known as NYIFUP is a group of attorneys from The Legal Aid Society, The Bronx Defenders and Brooklyn Defender Services. We believe all people in immigration detention...

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What You Need to Know About U Visa, T Visa & Deferred Action

Even if you came to the United States recently, you may be eligible for immigration options based on things that might have happened to you here in the United States. Some examples include: You have...

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What You Need to Know About Working Without Authorization

If you are a noncitizen and do not have work authorization, employers are not legally allowed hire you. Employers must ask you for identification and work authorization at the time of hiring. They can also...

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What You Need to Know About Leaving the U.S.

If you entered the U.S. without permission, or were paroled in, but now wish to leave, you could leave the U.S. voluntarily. However, there are some things that you should be aware of.

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What You Need to Know About the Expansion of Medicaid Dental Coverage in NYS

As a result of The Legal Aid Society’s settlement in Ciaramella v. McDonald, Medicaid dental coverage rules for root canals, crowns, dental implants, and replacement dentures have changed for Medicaid patients. To better understand the...

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What You Need to Know About NYRx (Medicaid Pharmacy Program)

This guide will answer common questions about New York State’s new Medicaid pharmacy benefits program, NYRx, which took effect April 1st, 2023.