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For Non US Citizens
A free immigration attorney can help check your situation before applying for government benefits.
We want to be careful when suggesting public benefits. You may be eligible for certain benefits, but it is possible that accepting some of them could be a problem if you want to change your immigration status in the future. Please check with a free immigration attorney about your situation before applying for government benefits.
If you do not have legal counsel, you may contact Legal Aid at Work. Speak to a legal advisor you can trust before applying for the benefits included in your checklist.
Your checklist
- Legal aid: We encourage you to consider contacting Legal Aid at Work, or speaking to another legal advisor you can trust before applying for the benefits included in your checklist.
- Food for your family: If you’re pregnant or have children under the age of 5, consider applying for the Women, Infants & Children program (WIC) to get access to nutritious foods and other resources regardless of your immigration status. Click here to learn more.
- Food: Need food today? Pick up free groceries at one of California’s food banks.
- Rent: If you’re behind on your rent, Click here to get help avoiding eviction.
- Utilities: Explore your options to keep your service even if you can’t pay, or find a discount program that's right for you.
- COVID-19: Interested in getting vaccinated? COVID-19 vaccines and testing are free regardless of your immigration status. Go here to learn more about vaccines and how to get one, and visit this website to find testing near you.
- Additional support: Visit One Degree or dial 211 at anytime (24/7) for assistance identifying a range of additional resources.
- Additional support: Visit FindHelp.org or dial 211 at anytime (24/7) for assistance identifying a range of additional resources.
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