COVID-19 Resources for Immigrant Survivors, Advocates, Attorney and Courts
NIWAP recognizes the impact of an increased risk for immigrant survivors and the critical need to access COVID-19 screening and healthcare, as well as access to critical aid and economic support provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). It is crucial that victim advocates, attorneys, police, prosecutors, courts and other service providers working with immigrant survivors are able to accurately identify immigrant survivors who are eligible for assistance.
In response have developed and publication titled “ Immigrant Crime Victim Access to Relief During the COVID-19 Crisis Under the CARES and FFCRA Acts (May 20, 2020)” To support professionals working with immigrant survivors determine when immigrant survivors qualify for help under the CARES and FFCRA Acts. We want to lift-up a wide range of resources from partner organizations that we have compiled on this newsletter to help keep you informed and updated during this unprecedented time.
CARES Act Eligibility
- NIWAP: Immigrant Crime Victim Access to Relief During the COVID-19 Crisis Under the CARES and FFCRA Acts (May 20, 2020)
- National Immigration Law Center: Understanding the Impact of Key Provisions of COVID-19 Relief Bills on Immigrant Communities
- National Immigration Law Center: COVID-19 Q&A: Understanding Benefits you can receive during the COVID-19 Emergency Crisis (April 2020) https://immigrantjustice.org/sites/default/files/content-type/know-your-rights/documents/2020-04/Benefits-QA-FINAL-il.pdf
- National Employment Law Project: FAQ Eligibility for Assistance Based on Immigration Status
- Protecting Immigrant Families: Immigrant Eligibility for Public Programs During COVID-19
- En Espagnol: Elegibilidad de Inmigrantes Para Programas Públicos
- National Law Review: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQs: The FMLA Amendments and Paid Sick Leave Requirements of the New Law
CARES Act Cash Benefits
- National Network to End Domestic Violence: CARES Act Relief Payments
- Human Rights Initiative: stimulus eligibility checker (please let kcohn@hrionline.org if you see any errors)
- Congressional Research Service: Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the CARES Act
- Congressional Research Service: Recovery Rebates and Unemployment Compensation under the CARES Act: Immigration-Related Eligibility Criteria
- Center for Survivor Agency & Justice: Consumer Rights for Domestic & Sexual Violence Survivors Initiative( Survivors & Taxes: Frequently Asked Questions)
- National Immigration Law Center: COVID-19 Q&A: Understanding Benefits you can receive during the COVID-19 Emergency Crisis (April 2020) https://immigrantjustice.org/sites/default/files/content-type/know-your-rights/documents/2020-04/Benefits-QA-FINAL-il.pdf
Healthcare
- NIWAP: Healthcare Available to Immigrant Crime Victims During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- National Immigration Law Center: Update on Access to Health Care for Immigrants and Their Families
- Kura Foundation: Free Educational Modules on COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Free Clinic Directory: Search for Free Clinics
Housing
- How to Buy a House in the U.S. as an Immigrant: https://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/resources/immigrant-guide-to-purchasing-a-home/
- Credit Building Strategies for Immigrants: https://www.moneygeek.com/credit-cards/resources/building-credit-as-an-immigrant/
- Financial Support for Refugees: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/support-and-resources-for-refugees/
- What Housing is Available to Immigrant Survivors During COVID-19?
- National Housing Law Project: Tenant Rights Domestic Violence Survivors During COVID-19
- Tenant Rights, Safe Housing and Rental Transparency: Tenant Protection during the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
- Safe Housing for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence: Resources
- National Alliance for Safe Housing: COVID-19 Response Resources
- Safe Housing Partnerships: Domestic Violence & Housing Technical Assistance Consortium, Housing Immigrant Survivors and COVID-19
- Housing Assistance Available to Immigrant Survivors During COVID-19: Resources
Policies, Fact Sheets and Resources for Survivors, Advocates and Attorneys from Partner Organizations
- The National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence: Factsheet on COVID and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
- Casa de Esperanza: National Latina@ Network: COVID-19 Resource Library (live bilingual document that will be updated as policies change)
- Resources in English and Spanish
- Sanctuary for Families: Domestic Violence Safety Plan
- Resource in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, German, and Chinese
- Alliance for Immigrant Survivors: COVID-19 Pandemic Resources for Immigrant Survivors & Advocates
- ASISTA: COVID-19 Resources
- National Employment Law Project: Immigrant Workers’ Rights and COVID-19—A Resource for Workers and Their Advocates FAQ
- National Network to End Domestic Violence: Resources on the Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Resources in multiple languages
- Center for Gender & Refugee Studies: Resources to Support Asylum Seekers and Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Informed Immigrant: Resources for Immigrants during the coronavirus crisis
Resources for Courts
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- National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: Statement Regarding Safe Courts and Access to Justice During COVID-19
Additional Public Benefits Eligibility for Immigrant Survivors
In addition to the COVID-19 related resources discussed above, immigrant victim eligibility for other benefits and services remain the same. See the following links for what immigrant victims may qualify for: