Documented has gathered all of the resources we can find to help immigrant New Yorkers. New links will be added and the following pages will be constantly updated. If you would like us to add information to this list or have questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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Organizations Serving Immigrants in NY
Housing & Shelters
Types of Identification
- Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
- IDNYC– Municipal Identification for NYC residents
- What is a REAL ID and how to get one?
Food aid
Health
- List of organizations that provide general healthcare access for immigrant communities
- Guide to the Covid-19 Vaccine for immigrants in New York
- Mental Health Resources for Immigrants in New York
- List with information for Coronavirus healthcare for immigrant New Yorkers.
- How Undocumented Immigrants Can Receive HIV/AIDS Treatment In New York
- Abortion: Accessibility for Immigrants and People Traveling to New York
Legal representation
- Guide on how to get free legal help for immigrants in NY State.
- Guide on how ActionNYC works, a program that provides free legal services in New York City
- List of Pro-Bono Lawyers And Free Legal Immigration Services in New York
Immigration
- How to Get a Green Card as an Undocumented Immigrant in the United States
- How to apply for a tourist visa extension (by filing a form I-539)
- What happens if I overstay a tourist visa
- What Recreational Marijuana Legalization Means for Immigrants in New York
Rent
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program: How to Apply
- Everything You Need to Know About Fire Safety and Rental Rights
Workers rights
- Labor-related questions asked by undocumented workers, answered by experts.
- How to Apply for a Street Vendor Permit and License in New York City
Education
- Pay What You Can Schools, Education Affordable For Immigrants
- Validating Foreign Degrees and Qualifications in the US
- Mentorship Opportunities for Immigrant Youth in New York
- How Immigrants Can Take a Free English Course in NYC
Everything DACA
- DACA program eligibility and requirement
- DACA Renewal Checklist
- Advance Parole: How DACA Recipients Can Travel and Re-Enter the Country
- DACA Recipients Can Get FHA Loans for Mortgages
- Can DACA Recipients be Drafted?
Unemployment insurance
Fake news and misinformation
- These are some of the most widely distributed fake news messages in the Latino community
- How to protect yourself from Online Scams and Credit Card Skimming
Domestic violence
Immigrants with disabilities
LGBTQ+ Resources
Miscellaneous
- Opening a Bank Account as an Undocumented Immigrant in the United States
- How to Register and Start a Business in the US as an Undocumented Immigrant
Glossary
- Public Charge Rule, explained
- Tax ID Number, What it is & how to get it
