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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
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Public Benefits for You and Your Family
Information about government benefits that you may qualify to receive for you and your family. Read More
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Know the Facts about "Public Charge"
There is a new federal rule that changes how people are found to be a “Public Charge.” ***UPDATE (Public Charge Rule 2-24-20) On January 27, 2020, the US Supreme Court said that the federal government’s new Public Charge rule is no longer “blocked”, and can go into effect while the lawsuits challenging the new rule work their way through the courts. The new Public Charge rule is in effect starting February 24th, 2020 everywhere in the US. The rule will not be retroactive, so no one will be held to the new rule until after February 24th. Especially now that the new Public Charge rules is in effect, it is important to fight fear with facts. Read More
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Can You Help a Family Member Immigrate?
Certain relatives can immigrate through a family member. Read more here. Read More
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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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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
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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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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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Is Your Social Security Record Complete?
Information about your reported work history and qualifying for Social Security Retirement benefits. Read more here. Read More
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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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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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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
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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
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