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• What to know about stimulus payments under the CARES Act if you are an immigrant (Video)

  This video will provide a brief overview of stimulus payments under the CARES Act (what they are, who is eligible for them, how to receive them) and special considerations for members of New York’s immigrant community. Content Detail

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  Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

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  Spanish / Español

I need information about banking (1)+

• Financial justice for immigrants: know your rights in banking

  This brochure outlines low income and undocumented immigrants’ rights with respect to opening bank or credit union accounts. Includes info for the free Financial Justice Hotline and local community development credit unions. Content Detail

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  New Economy Project

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  Spanish / Español

  French / Français

I need an ID or other identification documents (3)+

• How to get an ID

  It is important to have some sort of identification. You need an ID to open a bank account, get on an airplane, etc. Learn how to get one. Content Detail

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  Immigrant Legal Resource Center

• How to get a social security number and card

  A Social Security number is important because you need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government services. Many other businesses, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number. Learn the steps you need to take to get both your social security number and card. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Does a non-citizen need a Social Security number?

  Learn about the requirements and steps needed in order for non-citizens to obtain a social security number. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

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  Spanish / Español

I want to know about employment agencies (1)+

• What you need to know about employment agencies

  Learn about your rights before you sign a contract. Content Detail

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  New York City Department of Consumer Affairs

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  Spanish / Español

  Hindi / हिन्दी

  Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen

  Korean / 한국어

  Russian / Pусский

  Chinese / 中文

I want to learn about small claims court (2)+

• Contact information for New York City small claims courts

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  New York State Unified Court System

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  Spanish / Español

  Chinese / 中文

• Your guide to small claims and commercial small claims in New York City and Nassau and Suffolk counties

  This 34-page booklet shows you how to: find the right court for your small claim case, start your case, file a commercial claim, collect a judgment, and contact government agencies Content Detail

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  New York State Unified Court System

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  Spanish / Español

  Chinese / 中文

I need an interpreter (2)+

• Filing a complaint about an Immigration Court interpreter

  This link will take you to a page on the U.S. Department of Justice website that explains how to file a complaint about an interpreter. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Justice: Executive Office of Immigration Review

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  Spanish / Español

• Getting legal help in your language

  Legal aid offices (also called legal services) are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Many legal aid offices throughout the United States receive money from the U.S. government and therefore must provide language access services to people who do not speak English well. Read More

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  LASNNY in collaboration with LawHelpNY

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  Spanish / Español

  Tagalog / Pilipino

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文