Immigration

What do I do if I need welfare benefits but don't speak English?

Can I get an interpreter at the welfare office?

Can I get translated documents from the welfare office?

Do I have to participate in WorkFirst if I don't speak English?

Should I have my English level tested?

Am I eligible for English as a Second Language classes?

Can I go to English as a Second Language classes before I look for a job?

Can I get help with job training if I need it in order to get a job?

What if I disagree with the activities the welfare office is asking me to do?

What is an Individual Responsibility Plan?

What if I cannot find a job because I cannot find childcare?

What if I cannot find a job because I'm disabled?

What if I cannot find work because a family member is disabled?

What if I'm told that I am not eligible for benefits because I have a sponsor or because of my immigration status?

Can receiving public assistance prevent me or my family members from receiving our green cards?

Information regarding the work requirements that one must meet to be eligible to receive welfare benefits (WorkFirst), even where one does not speak English fluently. Russian version.

Who is allowed to study in the U.S.?

What does the law say about foreigners studying in the U.S.?

How do I apply to become an academic student in the U.S.?

How do I know if the school I wish to attend accepts foreign students?

Where do I get the Form I-20?

Who do I see if I need a replacement copy of my I-20 ID?

How do I apply for permission to transfer schools?

Can I bring my spouse and children with me to the U.S. on my student visa?

How long can I stay in the U.S. as an academic student?

How can I extend my stay as a student in the U.S.?

Can I get a work permit while on a student visa?

Can I travel outside of the U.S. if I am on a student visa?

If I travel outside of the U.S. while on a student visa

what information must I show for re-entry?

Who can help me through the application process to become an academic student in the U.S.?

Information for those foreigners interested in being academic students in the U.S.

What do I do if I need welfare benefits but don't speak English?

Can I get an interpreter at the welfare office?

Can I get translated documents from the welfare office?

Do I have to participate in WorkFirst if I don't speak English?

Should I have my English level tested?

Am I eligible for English as a Second Language classes?

Can I go to English as a Second Language classes before I look for a job?

Can I get help with job training if I need it in order to get a job?

What if I disagree with the activities the welfare office is asking me to do?

What is an Individual Responsibility Plan?

What if I cannot find a job because I cannot find childcare?

What if I cannot find a job because I'm disabled?

What if I cannot find work because a family member is disabled?

What if I'm told that I am not eligible for benefits because I have a sponsor or because of my immigration status?

Can receiving public assistance prevent me or my family members from receiving our green cards?

Information regarding the work requirements that one must meet to be eligible to receive welfare benefits (WorkFirst) even where one does not speak English fluently.

How do I bring my child to live in the U.S. with me?

Who does the U.S. consider a '"child" for purposes of a parent applying to bring a child to live in the U.S.?

At what age does the INS no longer consider a person to be a child?

Is my child still considered a "child" for INS purposes if she is married?

Who is eligible to sponsor a child immigrating to the U.S.?

What does the law say about bringing children to live in the U.S.?

Does my child need an immigrant visa number to come to the U.S.?

What happens if the child I want to bring to the U.S. is unmarried and has children of her own?

Do I have to be a citizen to bring my child to live in the U.S.?

May lawful permanent residents petition to bring their children to the U.S.?

Under what circumstances may my children be eligible for following-to-join benefits?

How do I file the petition to bring my child to live in the U.S.?

How can I check the status of my petition to bring my children to the U.S.?

Who can help me with my petition to bring my child to live in the U.S.?

Information for citizens and lawful permanent residents who wish to bring their children to live permanently in the U.S.