Public Charge Resources
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to public charge continues to move through the administrative rule-making process. The public comment period closed on December 10, 2018. The administration must review and respond to all public comments before issuing a final rule. The proposed changes have not been finalized or taken effect, current public charge policy remains in place for immigrants residing in the U.S.
Resources for Health Centers:
- CCALAC FAQ on Public Charge Proposed Rule (last updated Nov. 7, 2018)
- Covered California Public Charge Quick Guide for Enrollers (Nov. 8, 2018)
- CPCA Patient Talking Points (Oct. 2018)
- CPCA Public Charge Overview (Oct 2018, 9 pages)
- Access to Health Care, Food, and Other Public Programs for Immigrant Families (NILC, April 2018, 6 pages)
- USCIS: Public Charge Fact Sheet (Last updated Sept. 25, 2018)
UPDATED! Resources in English & Spanish:
- NEW! ILRC Public Charge 1 Pager (English) (Nov. 2018)
- NEW! ILRC Public Charge 1 Pager (Spanish) (Nov. 2018)
- NEW! California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center Public Charge Fact Sheet (English) (Nov. 2018)
- NEW! California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center Public Charge Fact Sheet (Spanish) (Nov. 2018)
- Public Charge Fact Sheet (English) (PIF, Oct. 2018)
- Public Charge Fact Sheet (Spanish) (PIF, Oct. 2018)
- Top Five Things to Know About Public Charge (English) (PIF, Oct. 30, 2018)
- Top Five Things to Know About Public Charge (Spanish) (PIF, Oct. 30, 2018)
- Talking About Public Charge with Immigrants and Families (English) (NILC, Oct. 2018)
- Talking About Public Charge with Immigrants and Families (Spanish) (NILC, Oct. 2018)
- Talking About Public Charge with Immigrants and Families (Other Languages) (NILC, Oct. 2018)
Collections of Public Charge Resources:
- Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) Campaign Resources
- CPCA Public Charge Resources
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs, Public Charge Resources
- NILC Resources on Public Charge
Legal Resources:
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs – Legal Resources
- ImmigrationLawHelp.org
- Ready California Legal Services Directory
- CA Dept. of Social Services Immigration Services Contractors
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
- MALDEF Immigrants Rights Under a Trump Presidency
- MALDEF Immigrants’ Rights Under a Trump Presidency – SPANISH
- NILC Protecting Access to Healthcare for Immigrants PPT (December 12, 2016)
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
On Sept. 5, 2017, the Trump administration announced it is terminating the DACA program. Congress has been unable to reach a solution protecting DACA recipients and other eligible individuals. Due to a court order, USCIS is currently accepting DACA renewal applications (but not new DACA applications). Employment authorization documents (EAD) remain valid until the expiration date.
- 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
- CIPC DACA Guide February 2018 (featured on March 30, 2018 Policy Café)
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
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