To learn more about key issues impacting immigrant communities, explore our Resource Library for expert-curated guides, toolkits, policy briefs, and more.
Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration
Apr 9, 2025
This Know Your Rights resource provides general information on what to do if you are stopped, arrested, or detained by immigration or other law enforcement.
“Lawfully Present” Individuals Eligible Under the Affordable Care Act
May 1, 2024
This guide describes immigration categories that are considered “lawfully present” for ACA eligibility purposes. Originally published in November 2015.
FAQ: The Affordable Care Act & Mixed-Status Families
May 1, 2024
This resource answers frequently asked questions about the Affordable Care Act and mixed-status families. Originally published in November 2015.
Los inmigrantes y la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA)
May 1, 2024
Este documento da una breve reseña de la elegibilidad para participar en los mercados de salud y cómo se verifica la misma. Publicado originalmente en noviembre de 2015.
May 1, 2024
Lawfully present immigrants are generally eligible for the Marketplaces and subsidies, with some exceptions. This document provides a brief overview of Marketplace eligibility and verification. Originally published in November...
Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs
May 1, 2024
This resource focuses on eligibility and other rules governing immigrants’ access to federal public benefits programs. Originally published in November 2015.
Immigrant Eligibility for Affordable Care Act and Key Federal Means-Tested Programs (Table)
May 1, 2024
This table provides information about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Medicaid; Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); and...
May 1, 2024
The LIFT the BAR Act would allow all lawfully present immigrants to access federal programs without discriminatory bars or waiting periods. Originally published in August 2021.
Improving Access to Medicaid for People with Limited English Proficiency
Apr 26, 2024
This resource presents recommendations for both state Medicaid agencies and HHS’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve language access for individuals with limited English proficiency to promote participation in and...
Immigrants at the Border of Equity & Opportunity: Eliminating Barriers for Low-income Immigrants in the United States
Apr 2, 2024
The National Immigration Law Center traveled to seven different cities across the U.S. to learn more about immigrants with low incomes and service providers working with those communities. This report provides a summary and analysis of this...
FAQ: Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN): A Powerful Tool for Immigrant Taxpayers
Apr 1, 2024
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In this resource, we explain what an ITIN is, who uses an ITIN, and more. Originally published in November...
FAQ: REAL ID and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Apr 1, 2024
This resource provides information specifically for DACA recipients who have a currently valid work permit and are planning to travel within the United States by airplane. Originally published in May...
ITIN: Una herramienta poderosa para contribuyentes inmigrantes
Apr 1, 2024
Un Número de identificación personal del contribuyente (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, ITIN) es un número de procesamiento tributario asignado por el Servicio de Impuestos Internos (Internal Revenue Service, IRS) de EE. UU. En...
Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs (Table)
Apr 1, 2024
This table provides an overview of immigrant eligibility for the major federal public assistance programs. Originally published in November 2015.
Freedom to Thrive: Priorities for Congressional and Executive Action on Immigration in 2024
Mar 11, 2024
The Biden administration and Congress can take specific steps to defend and advance immigrants’ rights in the United States. This resource breaks down the priorities and vision for the National Immigration Law Center for...
