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Informed Immigrant

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The Informed Immigrant website is packed with information and resources for the undocumented immigrant community across the U.S. Immigrant Information, legal, resources, how to apply for college, renew DACA, information on Temporary Proteccted Status or TPS, mental health, knowing your rights, help for people in detention or facing deportation

Website: English or Spanish

Illinois Health Benefits for Immigrants 65+

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Individuals may be eligible for this program they meet all 4 requirements:

  1. They are 65 years old or older
  2. They are one of the following: A legal permanent resident (LPR) for less than five years (also known as having a green card), An undocumented immigrant (including individuals in a Temporary Protected Status)
  3. They are an individual with 2020 annual income at or below $12,756, or a couple with annual income at or below $17,240*
  4. An individual with assets below $2,000 or a couple with assets under $3,000* CURRENTLY WAIVED FOR COVID-19**

* They can also use medical bills to reduce your countable income or assets. This may make an individual eligible.

** They won’t count assets until after the COVID-19 emergency. They also won’t count certain assets like a home or a car. 

See more information on these brochures: English or Spanish

Illinois Coalition for Immigration and Refugee Rights – ICIRR

Location Address: 228 S wabash Ave
Location City: Chicago
Location State: IL
Phone: 312-332-7360
Website

Resources for immigrants and refugees including: COVID-19 immigrant family support, family support network, citizenship, healthcare access, public benefits access, education intitiatives, new American democracy project, Illinois is ready,

HIAS Immigration and Citizenship

Phone: 312-357-4666
Website

HIAS Immigration & Citizenship provides resources and assists people through the immigration and citizenship process. Services include case management services, Coalition for refugees, citizenship application support, citizen preparation programs, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals-DACA, Family based US immigration, lawful permanent residency

HACES – Hispanic American Community Education and Services

Location Address: 820 W Greenwood Ave
Location City: Waukegan
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60087
Phone: 847-244-0300
Website

HACES focuses on keeping families together, civic engagement, linkages to community resources and advocacy. Programs include legalization, immigrant family resource program, health plans enrollment and navigation, health insurance 101, citizenship and naturalization, DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Bilingual GED Preparation.

FREE Immigration Consultations

  • Family Based Petition
  • Green Card Renewal & Replacement
  • Work Permit Renewal
  • U Visa
  • T Visa
  • Remove Conditions on Residence
  • Finance Visa
  • Tourist Visa
  • VAWA

Apoointment available in person, via phone or virtual – Call 847-244-0300 Ext. 201

Chicago Workers Collaborative

Phone: 847-596-7491
Website

Services include, but not limited to:

  • Assistance with applications for public benefits such as medical card, link card (SNAP), WIC, health insurance for all children, child care and TANF
  • Referrals to partner organizations for legal services, medical care, mental health, food assistance, domestic violence and other services
  • Navigation and accompaniment of the judicial system
  • Protection Orders
  • Interpretation and translation of documents (English/Spanish)

Have workshops in:
• DACA
• Public Charge
• Forms of immigration relief
• know your rights as an immigrant
• access to housing
• Access to medical care
• Immigration Laws and Policies

Free Advice on Foreclosure

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HUD Experts

HUD-approved housing counseling agencies are available to provide you with the information and assistance you need to avoid foreclosure.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois

Location Address: 400 Russel Ct
Location City: Woodstock
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60098
Phone: 815-338-575
Website

The Mission of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois, Inc. is to strengthen and empower communities through counseling, educating, and serving individuals in matters of housing and personal finance. CCCS serves all clients regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, family status or physical or mental disability.

We have counseling locations in McHenry, Kane, and Lake Counties.

Budget Counseling Program

Phone: 847-782-4165
Website

Budget Counseling

Helps participants increase their financial management skills and improve their financial status.

Willow Creek Care Center

Location Address: 67 Algonquin Rd
Location City: South Barrington
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60010
Phone: 224-512-2600
Website

Get help with basic needs like food, clothing, job training, transportation through the C.A.R.S. Ministry, ESL, and more.