Public Charge Resources
The final rule, Inadmissability on Public Charge Grounds, was officially published in the Federal Register on August 14. The rule is not in effect yet. If litigation does not prevent the rule from taking effect, the effective date will be October 15.
This page is being updated as new resources and materials become available. Please check back regularly!
Resources from Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) – Click HERE to access all PIF Resources.
- Let’s Talk About Public Charge – Resource to help immigrants, mixed-status families, and communities understand the core elements of public charge. Available in Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, and more languages coming soon!
- Updated Fact Sheet – Resource explaining key elements of the finalized rule and the changes from previous public charge policy. (translations coming soon)
- Getting the Help You Need – Resource for people that work directly with immigrant families to help them understand whether they are subject to public charge. Available in Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, and more languages coming soon!
- You Have Rights: Protect Your Health (English) – Resource to help families know more about their rights when it comes to going to the doctor or enrolling in health insurance. Available in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese.
PIF Public Charge 101 Webinar, September 5th
The PIF Campaign is bringing back its recurring webinar series titled “Public Charge 101”. The next webinar is scheduled for Thursday, September 5th, at 10:00am PT (1:00pm ET). (Note this is a national webinar and is unlikely to address California-specific questions). Click here to register.
My Health LA Public Charge Flyers (updated Aug. 22)
Resources from Coalitions & Organizations
- Protecting Immigrant Families Resources
- ILRC Public Charge Outreach Toolkit
- California-Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition Resources
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs, Public Charge Resources
- NILC Resources on Public Charge
- CPCA Public Charge Resources
Legal Resources:
- CA Dept. of Social Services Public Charge Contact List
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs – Legal Resources
- ImmigrationLawHelp.org
- Ready California Legal Services Directory
Enforcement-Related Resources
- “Red Cards” (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
- NILC Know Your Rights Resources
- ILRC Resources Guide
- ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Resources (also in Spanish)
- Informed Immigrant Guide
- California Rapid Response Networks – Contact Info
- CDSS’ One California Supported Legal Resources
Memo on Sponsor Responsibilities
Know Your Rights Resources
- ACLU: We Have Rights videos (multiple videos, all in multiple languages)
- ACLU Know Your Rights Resources
- NILC: Immigration Enforcement at Health Care Facilities
- NILC: Know Your Rights: Everyone Has Certain Basic Rights, No Matter Who Is President (multiple languages)
- NILC: Privacy Protections in Selected Federal Benefits Programs (updated Feb. 2018)
- NILC Resources: When Encountering Law Enforcement
- NILC Resources: Immigration Enforcement (includes Rights Card / Tarjeta de Derechos)
- CHIRLA Know Your Rights Toolkit
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- NILC’s DACA Litigation Timeline
- DACA Updates and Links to Resources from the National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
- USCIS Jan. 13 Announcement Regarding DACA Renewals (includes who can renew, renewal instructions)
- NILC DACA Renewal Applications: What You Need to Know (English & Spanish)
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs, DACA Updates
Health Center Immigration Policies & Procedures
- CPCA: Health Center Immigration Sample Policies & Procedures
- California AG: Model Policy: Promoting Safe and Secure Access for All
“Sensitive Locations” Guidance and Resources
- ICE Memo Re Sensitive Locations
- ICE Supplemental Guidance Re Sensitive Locations
- ICE Clarification of Existing Practices Related to Certain Health Care Information
- NILC & CLASP, Dept. of Homeland Security’s “Sensitive” Locations Policies
LA County
City of Los Angeles
CPCA
Find an Immigration Attorney
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs – Legal Resources
- ImmigrationLawHelp.org
- Ready California Legal Services Directory
- CA Dept. of Social Services Immigration Services Contractors
Immigration attorneys must have a law license, verify it here.