Resources for Immigrants

Defining Qualified Non-Citizen (federally funded programs)

A listing of immigrants that are considered a qualified "non-citizen" (also known as "qualified aliens" in federal law).

• Defining Qualified Non-Citizen

Immigrants’ Eligibility Chart

Chart indicating which immigrants meet the immigration criteria of 28 different public benefit programs.
Note: Immigrants must also meet all other eligibility criteria of that program.

• Immigrants' Eligibility Chart

Immigrant Statuses Documentation Guide

Outlines common documentation to prove immigration status in the United States.

• Documentation Guide for Immigrant Statuses

Q&A on Public Charge (final rule in effect as of December 23, 2022)

Learn what public charge means, what benefits count and who is exempt, along with resources for help.

• Q&A on Public Charge

Asylum Seeker Resources

• NYC Office of Immigrant Affairs