Immigrant Assistance

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You can get a guide to public benefits and services available to immigrant New Yorkers.

The Road Forward

You can download "The Road Forward" which explains New York City’s response to the asylum seeker crisis and its causes.

Download "The Road Forward: A Blueprint to Address NYC's Response to the Asylum Seeker Crisis."

Many services and benefits are available to all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status.

You can get an online guide of resources and referrals for:

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Education
Health Care
Child Care
Emergency food and shelter
Public Safety
Immigration legal help
Protection from discrimination

Online

Get information on NYC services for recently arrived immigrants.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for assistance.

If you are an asylum seeker who has just arrived in New York City, you can get free and confidential help at the Asylum Seeker Resource Navigation Center.

To be eligible for services and referrals, you must:

Provide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement paperwork showing that you entered the U.S. Southwest Border on or after January 1, 2022
Currently live in New York City
Make an appointment with the Center

Learn more on the Asylum Seeker Resource Navigation Center page.

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