New Food Stamp Materials for Immigrants: Clarifying Public Charge!

Advocates have long worried that immigrants' use of food stamps may be discouraged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (the new INS). In response to these concerns, CFPA and USDA are releasing updated information and letters signed by the US CIS Los Angeles District Director, reminding immigrants that food stamps are NOT relevant in immigration proceedings. These materials apply to CIS Field Offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties.

For background information, click here. A CIS letter to community based organizations is posted here. For letters to immigrants in English click here, for a Spanish version click here.

For further information contact matt@cfpa.net