See you in January
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Financial assistance for undocumented immigrants
Instituto del Progreso Latino is offering up to $1,500 to eligible Illinois immigrants who have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible individuals must be eighteen years of age or older, be without immigration status, have lived in Illinois for the past three months, and have income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Assistance can cover needs such as rent, food, medical bills and child care.
Applicants must not be eligible or qualify for government benefits such as federal stimulus checks, unemployment insurance, Social Security, TANF, WIC, or SNAP. Resources are limited. Those who may qualify can call to schedule an appointment to verify eligibility by calling 773-890-0055.
Asistencia financiera para inmigrantes indocumentados por COVID-19
Instituto del Progreso Latino está ofreciendo hasta $1,500 a inmigrantes elegibles de Illinois que hayan sido impactados económicamente por la pandemia COVID-19. Las personas elegibles deben tener 18 años o más, no tener estatus migratorio, haber vivido en Illinois durante los últimos tres meses y tener ingresos por debajo del 200% del nivel federal de pobreza. La ayuda puede cubrir necesidades como alquiler, alimentos, facturas médicas y cuidado de niños.
Los solicitantes no deben ser elegibles para beneficios públicos como cheques de estímulo federal, seguro de desempleo, Seguro Social, TANF, WIC o SNAP. Los recursos son limitados. Las personas pueden llamar para programar una cita para verificar la elegibilidad llamando al 773-890-0055.