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Many health and social services—including COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and care, emergency Medicaid, food assistance, tenant protection, and free legal help—are available to all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status, ability to pay, or employment status. Click to view our resource guide.
- Report analyzes trends in data on barriers faced by immigrant New Yorkers and reviews MOIA’s efforts to respond to COVID-19, institutionalize access to free immigration legal help, empower immigrants to participate in civic society, and advocate for federal policy reforms.
- As of March 9, 2021, the 2019 Public Charge rule has ended. This means you can use public benefits and city services to get the care and support you need without fear. Your immigration status does not matter.
- Watch out for false promises. Scammers may promise to help get you a green card or other immigration benefits just to get your money. Learn how to avoid being defrauded.
- Visit this page for updates and information on Temporary Protected Status (TPS), including recent designations for Myanmar (Burma), Venezuela, and Haiti.
Latest Initiatives
IDNYC
Check your expiration date and renew your IDNYC online at NYC.gov/IDNYC
ActionNYC
Questions about immigration? Call 1-800-354-0365 for connections to City-funded, free and safe immigration legal help. Learn more.
We Speak NYC
Join our FREE online conversation classes for intermediate English language learners. Practice English, meet new people, and learn about free City services. Sign up today.
Cities for Action
Cities for Action is a coalition of nearly 200 U.S. mayors and county executives working to advocate for and promote civic inclusion of our immigrant communities. Learn more.
Test & Trace Corps
COVID-19 testing is safe, free, easy, and available to all. All New Yorkers should get tested, whether or not you have symptoms or are at increased risk. Find a testing site near you.
NYC Care
Don’t qualify for or can't afford health insurance? NYC Care can connect you to primary care citywide. Call 646-NYC-CARE or visit nyccare.nyc to enroll today.