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Immigrants Rising is committed to serving undocumented communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We put together this list of resources to help undocumented immigrants navigate the crisis. Please contact us if there are additional resources that you would like to add to this document. We will continue to update it as the situation develops.

Recursos para inmigrantes sobre COVID-19 en español—utilice este enlace

Addressing Fear and Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks 2

Health Access & Guidance Regarding Covid-19 2

Connecting To Free/Low-Cost Resources 3

General 3

Workers with DACA 3

Supporting Businesses & Freelancers 4

Accessing Financial Capital 4

Housing 4

K-12 Resources 5

Organizing & Action-Oriented 5

Federal Government Updates 5

Social Distancing 6

Up-To-Date Tracking of COVID-19 Cases Worldwide 6

Other Resources for Immigrant Communities 6

ABOUT US 7

Addressing Fear and Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Explore The Conversation’s 10 Reasons Why Not to Panic to learn how we can collectively contain and defeat the Coronavirus
Check out these tips from the Center for Disease Control on Managing Anxiety & Stress during infectious disease outbreaks in English or Spanish
Learn about SAMHSA counseling services available to you through their Disaster Distress Helpline and Response Mobile App
Check out this guide for parents and caregivers to help families cope from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Get parenting guidance on talking to young and school-age children about coronavirus in English or Spanish
Care for yourself and loved ones with the Informed Immigrant’s Mental Health Toolkit
Wednesdays and Sundays from 5-6 PM (PT), join Immigrants Rising’s virtual Wellness Gatherings dedicated to helping undocumented young people stay grounded and connected to one another.

Health Access & Guidance Regarding Covid-19

USCIS has confirmed that the Public Charge rule does not restrict access to testing, screening, or treatment of communicable diseases, including COVID-19. USCIS Alert
Undocumented people still qualify for Emergency Medi-Cal
Protecting Immigrant Families explains your rights when accessing health services.
United We Dream published a list of state-specific health care resources for undocumented folks and a great video about how to make your own hand sanitizer.
Free Clinic Directory has nationwide resources for uninsured people to connect with affordable and free health clinics in their area.
One Degree connects low-income families to health resources in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County.
Department of Public Health has FAQs in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Japanese: wash hands, social distancing, extra caution for elderly/pregnant/those with underlying conditions. (Other languages also available)
There are currently no home test kits for COVID-19. Avoid any suspected scams.

Connecting To Free/Low-Cost Resources

U-Haul is offering free storage units for 30 days to college students.
Several video conferencing software companies have opened up free access to their premium features including Cisco Webex, Google Hangouts (for schools and businesses), and Zoom (for K-12 schools)
Carriers like Charter, Comcast, and AT&T are offering free or reduced-cost internet access for students and low-income families. Learn more
California utilities suspend customer shut-offs due to non-payment
Check out this national guide created by the Hope Center on Supporting Students during COVID-19

Learn about your eligibility to apply for CalFresh benefits (Spanish)

UndocuScholars created an extensive list of nationwide resources for undocumented Communities facing COVID-19

Legal Rights and Supports for Workers

General

Legal Aid at Work provides clarity about Undocumented Workers’ Employment Rights, as well as a Coronavirus FAQs in English, Spanish & Chinese
APALA has an infographic for employers with information on Protecting API Workers
California Labor Commissioner’s Office released FAQs on COVID-19 and Laws Enforced in English and Spanish
County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement has an infographic detailing Covid-19 Impact on Workers Pay (check your local CA county office)
Relief Funds For Undocumented Workers In California (available in English and Spanish)

Workers with DACA

CALIFORNIA

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is encouraging individuals with DACA and other employment authorizations who are affected by coronavirus layoffs to apply for unemployment benefits. Workers don't have to be sick to qualify. Individuals who were laid off or had hours reduced due to coronavirus restrictions can also apply.
Applying for unemployment benefits? Check out this step-by-Step application assistance created by the Jewish Family & Children-East Bay in English or Spanish
A 2020 Recovery Rebate Tax Credit will be available to all adults who have a valid Social Security number, are authorized to work, and are not claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return. Maximum amount is $1200 per qualifying adult and $500 per “qualifying child”.

MICHIGAN

Michigan Immigrant Rights Center have information about DACA and Michigan Unemployment Insurance in English and Spanish

ILLINOIS

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights created an infographic about DACA and unemployment insurance in Illinois

Supporting Businesses & Freelancers

Check out this guide to supporting artists, performers, and service industry folks during Coronavirus
US-based BIPOC artists can apply to the Arts & Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
Check out this aggregated list of COVID-19 & Freelancer Resources of free resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines.
Stay informed about the ways small businesses can prepare for the impact of COVID-19 on their business and community through the Small Business Majority
Find out how to support in-home care workers, nannies, and house cleaners during this crisis with these tools from the National Domestic Workers Alliance.
Federal, state, and local agencies are working to find ways to help small businesses in this time of need. CAMEO is gathering resources to inform small businesses about the support available to them.

Accessing Financial Capital

To learn more about building credit and accessing financial capital for yourself and your business using an ITIN, read our Credit and Financial Capital Guide.
Immigrants Rising’s KickStarter Grants offers short-term, non-renewable grants.
Inclusive Action for the City has created the Street Vendor Emergency Fund for Los Angeles vendors who cannot access assistance from the government.
Low-interest business loans ranging from $2,600 to $250,000 are available through Opportunity Fund.
Mission Asset Fund offers 0% interest for credit-building loans (up to $2,400) and loans to start or expand a business (up to $2,500) Immigrants nationally. They also provide loans to CA residents to pay for USCIS application fees.
Find loans or local business assistance on Venturize.

Housing

Various cities in California and other states have issued rent moratoriums for a limited time to prevent residents from being evicted due to a loss of income related to a business closure, loss of hours or wages, layoffs, or out-of-pocket medical costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

California: Statewide, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose
Other States: Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey, New York
To determine whether your city or state has a rent moratorium, please check your city government website or this national listing for updates.

If you’re thinking of reaching out to your landlord to request that your rent payment be postponed due to COVID-19, here is a letter template for landlords, that you can modify as needed.

K-12 Resources

Several K-12 school districts across California are offering free meals to students and their families including Butte, Coachella Valley, Jefferson en Español, Fresno, Los Angeles County, Marin, Merced , Monterey County, Oakland, Riverside, San Francisco, San Mateo & Santa Clara, Shasta, Stockton, and Yuba City.
Free computers are available for low income students through The On It Foundation and Computers with Causes
Students from Harvard, MIT, UC Berkeley give free tutoring to K-12 students. Visit https://gopeer.org/ to learn more.

Organizing & Action-Oriented

United We Dream is asking folks to sign their petition to ensure care for all immigrants & suspend enforcement activities
Define American is compiling stories of folks coming together to bolster community health and safety across America’s diverse cultural landscape.
Medical professionals have written an Open Letter to ICE urging the release of individuals in immigration detention given the risk of COVID-19.
Detention Watch Network created an organizational sign on letter to ICE calling for the release of all people and cessation of enforcement operations

Federal Government Updates

CLINIC is working with government agencies and partners to secure the most up-to-date information regarding agency status and responses to the COVID-19 crisis
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept all benefit forms and documents with reproduced original signatures, including the Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, for submissions dated March 21, 2020, and after. Learn More
USCIS is suspending in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers from March 18 until May 3rd. However, USCIS staff will continue to perform duties that do not involve contact with the public. In the meantime, please call the USCIS Contact Center for assistance with emergency immigration-related services.
Effective March 18, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will seek to arrest only persons whom they believe are “public safety risks” and certain individuals with criminal backgrounds.For all others, ICE will exercise discretion to delay arrests until after the public health crisis diminishes or utilize alternatives. Review the change in policy about Immigration Enforcement and other ICE COVID-19 updates.
The IRS deadline for filing federal taxes has been extended until July 15, 2020. For more information check here. Individual state filing deadlines may vary.
The Census Bureau has extended the deadline to complete the 2020 census to August 14, 2020.

Social Distancing

Share this infographic with Guidelines on Social Distancing
Ariadne Labs talks about necessary steps to flatten the coronavirus curve in Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day.

Up-To-Date Tracking of COVID-19 Cases Worldwide

Coronavirus Dashboard tracks the numbers of cases including deaths and recovery rates both locally and globally, as well as provides an interactive map.
Why Fighting the Coronavirus Depends On You is a video created by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), which highlights how slowing down the spread of the virus could save hundreds of thousands of lives.

Other Resources for Immigrant Communities

Get an update from NILC on access to healthcare for immigrants and their families
Learn about Central Valley COVID-19 information and Resources for Immigrant Communities created by the CA Rural Legal Foundation
Check out the Multilingual list (AANHPI) of resources for ALL immigrants by Asian & Pacific Islander Health Forum
Informed Immigrant set up a DACA Renewal Clinic Database that tracks organizations across the U.S. offering DACA renewal assistance services.
CIPC has compiled a guide for immigrant communities in California including information for those who are undocumented and uninsured.

We would like to thank the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance (CIYJA) and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration for providing resources for this document. CIYJA has released their own document: COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians.

ABOUT US

Immigrants Rising helps you make decisions based on your potential, not your perceived limits. Visit our website so you can see what’s possible: www.immigrantsrising.org. For inquiries regarding this resource, please contact Nancy Jodaitis at nancy@immigrantsrising.org.