New York (NY) Resources for Immigrants
Immigration and Legal Resources:
- Multi-Lingual New York State New Americans Hotline: 1-800-566-7636
The multi-lingual New York State New Americans Hotline provides free and confidential immigration information and referrals to trusted help. Information for immigrant New Yorkers include referrals to free English language classes, immigration legal services and more.
Call the Hotline toll-free at 1-800-566-7636 open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. - NY Office of New Americans: https://dos.ny.gov/office-new-americans
- New York State Immigrant Resource Guide in English
- Pro-bono (free) legal immigration services in New York:
- Family for Freedom provides accompaniment for ICE check-ins: https://familiesforfreedom.org/news/icecheckin
Health Care Clinics in New York:
- Open Door has several health care clinics and offers affordable services. Find an Open Door provider here: https://findaprovider.opendoormedical.org/
Health Insurance options for immigrants in New York:
- Child Health Plus provides free or low-cost health insurance to children in New York under the age of 19 who do not qualify for Medicaid and who have no other health insurance. You may have to meet certain income requirements based on household size to apply for Child Health Plus; See the requirements here: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/child_health_plus/eligibility_and_cost.htm#medicaid
You can apply online here: https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/individual?lang=en
New York City (NYC) Immigration Resources
- NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/index.page
- City Services for Immigrants: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/help/city-services.page
- Immigrant Info Desk: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/programs/social-economic/immigrant-info-desk.page