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🇺🇸 Welcome to Your New Journey in the United States

 Starting a new life in a new country can be exciting — but also overwhelming. If you are an immigrant or refugee living in the United States, this page is here to help you find trusted, free, and low-cost support services. From housing and food to legal help and healthcare, we’ve gathered the resources you need 

🏠 Housing Help for Immigrants and Refugees in the U.S.

 Finding a safe place to live is one of the first and most urgent needs for many immigrants and refugees. Fortunately, there are several national and local programs that can help with temporary housing, rental assistance, and long-term support. 

Refugee Resettlement Agencies

 These agencies are funded by the U.S. government to help refugees and eligible immigrants settle into their new communities. They offer temporary housing, case management, job placement, and housing referrals.

Major Resettlement Agencies

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

 Services:

 Housing, employment, ESL, and more

 Website:

Click Here For More 

HIAS

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

 Services: 

 Housing placement, legal aid, integration services 

 Website:

Click Here For More  

USCRI

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

USCRI

 Services: 

 Transitional housing, job training, casework 

 Website: 

Click Here For More 

LIRS

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

USCRI

 Services: 

 Housing, advocacy, and trauma support 

 Website :

Click Here For More 

Housing
Section 8 Housing Vouchers

 The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rent assistance for low-income families, including qualified immigrants and refugees in some cases.


  • You pay a portion of your rent, and the program covers the rest.
     
  • Eligibility depends on income, family size, and immigration status.

Find Your Local Public Housing Agency

Local Shelters and Nonprofits

 If you are facing homelessness or need emergency housing, you can contact:

  • Local community shelters
     
  • Catholic Charities branches in your area
     
  • United Way (Dial 2-1-1 or visit Click Here )
     

These organizations often provide:

  • Emergency shelter
     
  • Rental assistance
     
  • Referrals to long-term housing programs

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Food Stamps, SNAP helps low-income individuals and families

  • Eligibility: Depends on immigration status, income, and household size.
     
  • Note: Some categories of immigrants and refugees do qualify, such as:
     
    • Refugees
       
    • Asylees
       
    • Lawful Permanent Residents (after 5 years)
       
    • Victims of trafficking

Learn more or apply

WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

WIC provides free food, nutrition education, and breastfeedi

  • Pregnant women
     
  • Postpartum women
     
  • Infants and children under age 5
     

Many immigrants are eligible regardless of legal status, as WIC is not a public charge program.

Find WIC services

Local Food Banks & Pantries

Local Food Banks & Pantries

Thousands of food banks across the country offer free grocer

 

  • Feeding America – Nationwide food bank locator
    🔗     Click Here
     
  • 211.org – Call 2-1-1 or visit to find food programs near you
    🔗     Click Here
     
  • Catholic Charities USA – Offers food and other social services
    🔗     Click Here

⚖️ Legal Help for Immigrants and Refugees in the U.S.

Legal Help for Immigrants and Refugees in the U.S.

 Understanding immigration laws can be difficult, especially when you're new to the country. Thankfully, there are many free or low-cost legal services available to immigrants and refugees across the United States.

Legal Aid Organizations

 These nonprofit groups offer free legal services to low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. They can help with:

  • Green cards and work permits
     
  • Asylum and refugee status
     
  • Family-based immigration
     
  • Deportation defense
     
  • Citizenship applications



               Legal Aid at Local Level 

 

Many cities and counties offer free legal clinics through:

  • Local Legal Aid offices
     
  • University law schools with immigration law programs
     
  • Nonprofit community organizations
     

✅ To find help near you, visit: Click Here


 📌 Note: 

 

  • Many free legal services have waitlists — apply early when possible.
     
  • Never sign legal papers you don’t understand. Always ask for help.
     
  • Only work with licensed immigration attorneys or accredited reps.
     

🏢 Trusted Legal Aid Providers:

 Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)                                

 Legal guides, immigrant rights, policy help 

                            Click Here For More 


 National Immigration Law Center (NILC) 

 Legal advocacy and immigrant protections 

                             Click  Here For More


 American Immigration Lawyers      Association (AILA)   Pro Bono Directory 

 Find free or low-cost immigration lawyers 

                             Click Here For More      


🏥 Healthcare Help for Immigrants and Refugees in the U.S.

🏥 Healthcare Help for Immigrants and Refugees in the U.S.

 Even if you don’t have insurance or legal status, you may still qualify for free or low-cost healthcare. The U.S. has many programs and clinics that provide services to immigrants and refugees. 

Healthcare Help for Immigrants and Refugees in the U.S.

Community Health Centers (FQHCs)

 These are government-funded clinics that offer medical, dental, and mental health care on a sliding scale — meaning you pay what you can afford.

  • Services are offered regardless of immigration status
     
  • You do not need insurance
     
  • Many offer care in your language
     

✅ Find a clinic near you:
🔗 Click Here


 

Emergency Medicaid

Even if you are undocumented, you may qualify for Emergency Medicaid if you have a serious health emergency that requires hospital care.

  • Covers things like labor & delivery or trauma care
     
  • Must meet income requirements
     
  • Only available for true emergencies
     

✅ Ask your hospital's billing department or social worker for help applying.


 

State Medicaid for Qualified Immigrants

Some immigrants (like refugees, asylees, and green card holders after 5 years) may qualify for full Medicaid benefits.

  • Eligibility depends on immigration status, state rules, and income
     
  • Pregnant women and children may qualify even if undocumented in some states
     

✅ Learn more: Click Here


 

Free Clinics & Mobile Health Units

Many cities have nonprofit free clinics and mobile medical vans that provide:

  • General checkups
     
  • Vaccinations
     
  • Women’s health care
     
  • Pediatric services
     

✅ Find free clinics:
🔗 Click Here


 

Health Services for Refugees

When refugees first arrive in the U.S., they often receive initial health screenings and temporary health insurance through refugee resettlement programs.

Contact your local refugee agency (like IRC or USCRI) for help accessing care.

📌 Note:

  • You do not need a Social Security number to get medical help at most clinics.
     
  • Clinics do not report immigration status.
     
  • Always ask about free or sliding-scale options before paying.


 ⚠️ Note: We are not a government agency. All services listed are free. Never pay anyone to apply for help — it may be a scam. Always verify with official sources. 

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 Note: We are not a government agency. All services listed here are free. Never pay anyone to apply for  Assistance  — if someone asks for money, it may be a scam. Always verify with official sources. 

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