This resource provides a summary of newly arrived Afghans’ eligibility for federal public benefits. It specifically covers eligibility based on the immigration statuses named by the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as the most common among newly arrived Afghans (additional requirements such as income thresholds may apply).
The information is provided to support local advocates and service providers who want to learn more about the benefits that Afghan new arrivals may be able to receive. The information is focused on federal public benefits programs, but additional options may exist in your state.
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