FAQ: Eligibility for assistance based on immigration

The Care Act included funding for several housing programs as well as other financial assistance. However, some of these programs restrict eligibility based on immigration status and may have implications under the Department of Homeland Security’s new public charge rule, which determines if noncitizens seeking admission to the U.S. or applying for lawful permanent resident status (green card) are likely to become “primarily dependent on the government.” This page provides information about immigrants’ eligibility for these various programs in addition to implications for public charge determinations.

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