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November 14th, 2015 
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The Obama administration has released an updated welcome guide
for new immigrants in the U.S. featuring detailed sections about
obtaining public benefits including food stamps, welfare, and Obamacare. ~ Geoffrey Grider
“You or members of your family may be eligible for other federal
benefits, depending on your immigration status, length of time in the
United States, and income level,” the guidebook reads.
Titled the “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants” the publication is available in 14 languages: Arabic, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese, and two varieties of Chinese.
The guide offers detailed information on the expectations and rights
of a permanent resident, tips on settling in the U.S., employment
advice, and available public benefits. It also highlights reasons to
become a citizen.
“This comprehensive guide contains practical information to help you
settle into everyday life in the United States. It also contains basic
civics information that introduces you to the U.S. system of
government,” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains.
USCIS highlighted the release of the updated guidebook last week. Changes to the document include:
-Revised and updated general information on policies, programs and resources;
-A refreshed layout and design;
-A new chapter called “Taking Care of Your Money” on personal finance, taxes and financial scams; and
-A new chapter called “Understanding Education and Health Care” on
the education system, adult education programs, and the health insurance
marketplace.
The “Understanding Education and Health Care” section offers
information about the public school system, English as a Second Language
(ESL) programs, financial aid for college, and adult education.
Additionally the section delves into healthcare options including
Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and
accessing the Obamacare marketplaces.
“The Marketplace will allow you to compare certain types of private
health insurance plans, get answers to questions, find out if you are
eligible for financial support to help pay for the cost of coverage, and
enroll in a health care plan that meets your needs,” the guidebook
reads.“Permanent residents and certain other people with lawful
immigration status may qualify for Marketplace insurance.”
Additionally the guidebook also offers tips on accessing public
benefits like food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
(TANF), and other federal benefits accessible at www.benefits.gov. The section about food stamps advices:
Some immigrants, including children, may be eligible for
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides you
with funds to help you buy food at grocery stores.Some states have
their own state-funded food assistance programs with different rules for
immigrant eligibility that may vary from state to state.For
information about SNAP and the eligibility requirements, visit
www.fns.usda.gov/snap.Information about SNAP is available in 36
different languages at www.fns.usda.gov/documents-
available-other-languages.
The revamped guidebook comes following a recent report
from the Center for Immigration Studies revealing that 51 percent of
households headed by a legal or illegal immigrant reported using welfare
in 2012, compared to 30 percent of native-headed households.
The guides are available for free online, and hard copies are available at the U.S. Government Bookstore.
“Now that you are here, you have a chance to experience everything
that life can be in this country. We welcome you as a permanent
resident, and we wish you a successful life in the United States,” the
document concludes.
November 14, 2015 – KnowTheLies
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