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Documentation guidelines, benefit charts, and other resources for the immigrant community.
Defining Qualified Non-Citizen
A chart listing immigrants that are considered a qualified "non-citizen". Also known as "qualified aliens" in federal law.
Immigrants’ Eligibility Chart (May 2026)
Find the immigration criteria for over 25 different public benefit programs. Note: Immigrants must also meet all other eligibility criteria of that program. Includes federal changes as a result of H.R.1.
Immigrant Statuses Documentation Guide
This guide outlines common documentation to prove immigration status in the United States.
Public Charge Information
Learn what public charge means, what benefits count and who is exempt, along with resources for help. Vetted by the Legal Aid Society and Community Service Society.
As of December 23, 2022
Revised Changes coming soon!
Asylum Seeker Resources
NYC website that provides information for asylum seekers. Resource include multilingual legal information and self-help resources, including an Asylum Resource Guide available in more than 20 languages. .
If the links are not working, please email bplc@cssny.org.
