Oregon Law Help

Immigration & Public Benefits

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• A Legal Guide for Oregon Advocates

  A reference tool for advocates who work with domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking survivors in Oregon. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oregon &Oregon Law Center

• Can You Help a Family Member Immigrate?

  Certain relatives can immigrate through a family member. Read more here. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Do you Need to Renew Your Green Card?

  You will not be deported because you have an expired green card, but you may have problems using your expired card to apply for a job, get public benefits, or travel outside this country. Read more here. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Federal Law Requires Many Services in Spanish

  Federal civil rights law requires many government agencies to provide services in Spanish and other languages to people who speak little English. Read more here. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Getting Unemployment Benefits While You are Looking for Work

  If you are out of work, you might qualify for unemployment benefits from the Oregon Employment Department. Read more here. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• If You are Stopped by the Police or Immigration

  If you are stopped by the police or immigration service, you have certain rights whether or not you have done something wrong. Find out more here. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Immigrants, Taxes, and the Affordable Care Act

  This FAQ explores tax-related Affordable Care Act (ACA) issues that are of particular concern to immigrants and their families. Content Detail

  By:

  National Immigration Law Center

• Immigration Questions? Talk to a Professional

  Many people in this country have questions about immigration. Before you fill out immigration forms, talk to a licensed immigration attorney or other licensed immigration counselor. Read more here. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Is Your Social Security Record Complete?

  Information about your reported work history and qualifying for Social Security Retirement benefits. Read more here. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Migrant Head Start

  OCDC's Migrant Head Start program offers high quality comprehensive early childhood development programs. The Coalition also provides health and social support services for children from birth to school-entry age. Content Detail

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  Oregon Child Development Coalition

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  Spanish / Español

• Notary Publics are NOT Lawyers

  A notary public in the United States is not trained in the law or a graduate of a law school, and is not a lawyer. Read more here. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Protect Your Family - Family Emergency Preparedness

  Information for families in Oregon to plan for an emergency or time of unavailability. Includes information, legal forms, details about which important documents you should keep safe, and tools to keep that information organized. Content Detail

  By:

  Oregon Law Center & LatinoNetwork

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  Spanish / Español

• Public Benefits for You and Your Family

  Information about government benefits that you may qualify to receive for you and your family. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• What you need to know about E-Verify

  E-Verify is an Internet-based program run by the U.S. Government. Employers use E-Verify to check if employees can legally work. If your employer uses E-verify, you have certain rights. Content Detail

  By:

  US Department of Justice

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  Spanish / Español