Frequently Asked Questions about NCA4I

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1. Refugees 

2. Special Immigrant Visa Holders

3. Cuban/ Haitian/ Afghani/ Ukrainian Parolees

4. Migrants who have experienced trafficking

5. Unaccompanied minors and their sponsors

6. International Students studying in NC

8. ALL IMMIGRANTS no matter their status

 1. We have an online resource center for immigrants and those helping immigrants to connect to services in their area. 

2. We offer online ESL classes for immigrants across NC.

3. We offer extended cultural orientation classes to immigrants and to community partners serving immigrants.

4. We offer training to partners on immigration topics, services, and more. This may include trainings for NC DHHS, DSS, public schools, faith based groups, ect.

We are funded by donations and contributions from individuals across the country. Please dontate today, to help our work across the state. 

Refugee

- I-94 with "Refugee" status
- Refugee Travel Document
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD – I-766)
- I-730 (for relatives)

Asylee- I-797 Asylum Approval Notice
- I-94 with "Asylee" status
- Refugee Travel Document
- EAD (I-766)

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

- I-797 TPS Approval Notice
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD – I-766)
- Proof of country of origin & continuous residence

DACA Recipient

- I-797 DACA Approval Notice
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD – I-766)

T Visa (Trafficking Victims)

- Form I-914 & I-914 Supplement B (law enforcement certification)
- I-797 Approval Notice
- EAD – I-766

U Visa (Crime Victims)

- Form I-918 & I-918 Supplement B
- I-797 Approval Notice
- EAD – I-766

SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status)

- State court order showing abuse, neglect, or abandonment
- Form I-360 (SIJS petition)
- I-797 Approval Notice
- EAD (if adjustment pending)

Humanitarian Parole

- Form I-512L (Parole Document)
- I-94 with "Parole" status
- EAD (if authorized)
- USCIS Parole Approval Notice

Family Reunification Parole (FRP)

- I-131 Parole Application Approval
- I-512L or CBP Parole Stamp
- Country-specific documentation (e.g., invitation letter for Cuban/Haitian programs)

 Uniting for Ukraine (U4U)

- USCIS approval via I-134A
- Travel authorization email
- CBP I-94 with parole stamp
- EAD (optional)

Afghan Humanitarian Parole

- I-131 or Operation Allies Welcome documents
- I-94 with parole status
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD – I-766) 

There are many more; these are the ones we get the most questions about. Please message us if you have any further questions.

Qualified immigration statuses include: 

• Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR/Green Card Holder) 

• Asylees 

• Refugees 

• Cuban/Haitian entrants 

• Paroled into the U.S. for at least one year 

• Battered non-citizens, spouses, children or parents (“Battered” means someone who has experienced abuse from a family member.) 

• Victims of trafficking and their spouse, child, sibling or parent or individuals with a pending application for a victim of trafficking visa 

Benefits include Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP FNS), Refugee Cash Assistance, WorkFirst (TANIF), Women Infant and Children Assistance, and more through the state. 

No matter your immigration status you may access emergency services. In addition, some may qualify for Medicaid and WIC benefits if they are pregnant. 

Some non-U.S citizens have to wait 5 years to be eligible for some public benefits.

​The U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, provides benefits and services to specific immigrant populations to assist with resettlement and integration.   

ORR offers a range of benefits and services to eligible individuals, including:​

-Employment Services, such as job readiness training and placement assistance.​

-English Language Training to improve communication skills.​

-Youth Services: school enrollment for youth in public schools, mentoring, and more.

-Case Management Services to assist with accessing resources and navigating systems.​

-Referrals to appropriate healthcare services.​

-Social Services, including support for housing, transportation, and childcare.​ 

-Specialized Programs for survivors of torture and trafficking.​ 

Eligibility for these benefits may vary based on factors such as immigration status, date of arrival, and individual circumstances.

Immigrants who qualify for services:

· Refugees

· Asylees 

· Cuban and Haitian Entrants

· Amerasian Immigrants 

· Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders 

· Victims of Trafficking who have received certification or eligibility letters 

· Certain Humanitarian Parolees, including Afghan and Ukrainian parolees 

· Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) and other eligible unaccompanied children