New York began to issue financial aid to illegal immigrants who lost their jobs: you can get up to $ 15 600
'09.09.2021'
Nurgul Sultanova-Chetin
In the spring, New York State approved a one-off financial aid payment to illegal immigrants who lost their jobs during the pandemic. Eligible immigrants without legal status in the United States can receive $ 15, for a total of $ 600 billion in funding for the program. Now the city has started sending the first money to recipients. Finger Lakes 1.
Who is eligible for payments
People who live in New York and do not have an official resident status are eligible for the program if their income in 2020 did not exceed $ 26.
The state has already disbursed $ 250 million under this program. An additional $ 600 million will be shipped by the end of September following the completion of final background checks on applicants.
A total of 90 New Yorkers have applied for the Excluded Workers Program.
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“The COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, and as we continue to work to recover and recover, we know that people still need help,” said New York Governor Katie Hawkul.
“The Excluded Workers Fund is a vital tool for the thousands of New Yorkers who were integral to keeping our state alive during the worst times of the pandemic, so I insisted that we send this money to them as quickly as possible,” she explained.
The Governor noted that payments are being made ahead of schedule.
Approved applicants receive one of two amounts of benefits, depending on the job documents they can provide, in addition to proof of their identity and place of residence. Participants who qualify for Level 1 receive $ 15. These are the ones who will be able to confirm that they have worked by a letter from the employer or a statement confirming their salary. $ 600 is due for Level 3200 members - those who fail to prove employment and salary.
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To date, over 10 applicants have been approved for such funds. In addition, 000 are at the stage of final approval. Of these, 40% are eligible for Tier 000 benefits.
Approved applicants receive a one-time payment on a prepaid card that is sent to them at the address provided on the application. The cards allow you to withdraw cash or shop in stores (online and offline).
