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Immigrant and Refugee Issues

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TIPS FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES

• If families want to change immigration status, refer to an immigration attorney
• Undocumented survivors of child abuse and/or domestic violence may be able to change their immigration status, refer to immigration attorney
• Non-eligible immigrants may be entitled to benefits, refer to an immigration attorney
• Receipt of food stamps, WIC and MaineCare will not affect immigration status
• All people, regardless of immigration status, are eligible for emergency Medicaid, housing, WIC, disaster relief, public school food programs and K-12 public education
• An undocumented person in the same household can safely help a US citizen apply for public benefits
  

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Legal Assistance for Immigrants and Refugees:

Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP): 1-800-497-8505
For immigration law & benefits issues/referrals

Pine Tree Legal Assistance (click on link for local office contact information) Assistance with benefits and housing

General Resource & Referral Assistance:

Refugee Collaborative: 775-7915

Refugee Resettlement Assistance:

Catholic Charities of Maine Refugee and Immigrant Services:
871-7437; Serving refugees and asylees only