Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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Family Concerns
How Immigration Laws Impact Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
The Violence Against Women Act (?VAWA?) was passed. In 2000, Congress expanded VAWA?s and created two new kinds of visas for people who are neither immigrants nor citizens, and are victims of certain crimes of violence.
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Immigration Remedies for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence often face many barriers when trying to leave an abusive situation.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Questions and Answers About Domestic Abuse
These common questions and answers about domestic abuse provide a summary of Iowa law.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Food Stamps and Immigrants
The Food Stamp Program helps people with a low income buy food in stores, at farmers' markets, and in other places. Many, but not all, immigrants can get food stamps.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Recent Changes in Food Stamp Eligibility for Immigrants: The 2002 Farm Bill
Since 1996, most low-income immigrants have been unable to receive food stamps under federal law. However, recent passage of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (?The Farm Bill?) has restored food stamp benefits to certain categories of immigrants. Under these changes, an estimated 400,000 additional immigrants will be able to receive food stamp benefits in the next few years.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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A quick guide to 'public charge' and public benefits
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The government immigration service explains how you can get health services and not hurt your immigration status.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (INS)
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Getting Emergency Medical Care
Hospitals must treat you - even if you don?t have insurance - when you have an emergency condition or are a woman in active labor. Hospitals must treat your medical emergency until you become stable. The hospital may bill you later, but it cannot turn you away from emergency care.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Protect your family's health...with confidence
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This booklet explains how you can get low-cost or free health coverage and answers questions about children's health coverage when a parent is not a U.S. citizen. The booklet is also a guide for families with concerns about immigration status.
By: U.S. Government Agencies
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Immigration
How immigration status may impact disaster victims.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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How to Get a Passport for a U.S. Citizen Under Age 16
Seven steps to get a U.S. Passport Book or Card with links to the State Department forms.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Immigration
How immigration status may impact disaster victims.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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How to Get a Passport for a U.S. Citizen Under Age 16
Seven steps to get a U.S. Passport Book or Card with links to the State Department forms.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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All Children Have a Right to Public Education
All children, regardless of their immigration status, are entitled to a public education.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Courts and Agencies Must Provide Interpreters for People Who do not Speak English
Many law suits are filed every day. People involved in a lawsuit may feel worried or afraid about what will happen. The worry and fear can be much worse for people who do not speak or understand English. An interpreter can help.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Denying Housing to Survivors of Domestic Violence May Violate Fair Housing Laws
It is hard enough for anyone to find decent affordable housing. Finding housing may be even harder for women who are survivors of domestic violence. Why would this be?
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Fair Housing Laws Protect Immigrants
Information on fair housing laws and what tenants can do if a landlord discriminates against them.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Farmworkers' Rights
Farmworkers have many important legal rights. The following is a summary of some of the important rights and responsibilities of farmworkers.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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