Public Charge-Related Questions on Form I-485
CLINIC (January 12, 2023)
This resource provides key info about the final public charge rule that went into effect December 23, 2022.
Ensuring Humane and Orderly Processing of Unaccompanied Children at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Kids in Need of Defense (December 12, 2022)
This policy brief provides recommendations to improve the humane and efficient reception and processing of unaccompanied children and other migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in light of the anticipated end of Title 42.
USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 8: Admissibility, Part G, Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (December 19, 2022)
This policy manual provide key background and information about the final rule on the public charge ground of inadmissibility, which becomes effective December 23, 2022.
The 2016 Presidential Election, the Public Charge Rule, and Food and Nutrition Assistance Among Immigrant Households
Daniel P. Miller, Rachel S. John, Mengni Yao, & Melanie Morris; American Journal of Public Health (November 16, 2022)
This article explored the impact of the 2016 presidential election and the leak of a proposed change to the public charge rule on immigrant families’ participation in food and nutrition assistance programs, finding significant and large decreases in SNAP and other nutrition program participation.
Four Strategies to Improve Community Services for Unaccompanied Children in the United States
Jonathan Beier, Lauren Farwell, Rhonda Fleischer, & Essey Workie; Migration Policy Institute (December 2022)
This brief outlines service gaps and barriers for unaccompanied children transitioning from federal custody into U.S. communities and provides resources and promising practices for community organizations, government agencies, and funders to improve supports for these children.
Trafficking Prevention and Protection Resources for Working with Unaccompanied Children
Office on Trafficking in Persons (n.d.)
This webpage provides various resources for responding to human trafficking concerns among unaccompanied minors, including trainings, screening and reporting guidance, and prevention and awareness resources.
Responding to Human Trafficking among Children and Youth in Foster Care and Missing from Foster Care
Responding to Human Trafficking among Children and Youth in Foster Care and Missing from Foster Care
Administration for Children and Families (December 1, 2022)
This memorandum provides information and links to resources on how to respond to human trafficking concerns for children and youth in foster care, including resources and training related to foreign national minors.
Fact Sheet for Child Welfare & Guardianship Stakeholders: ICE Policies and Standards Related to Detained Parents & Legal Guardians
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (October 1, 2022)
This factsheet on the newly revised Parental Interest Directive provides info on detained parents’ and/or guardians’ rights to maintain contact with and make decisions for their children and to participate in any related court or child welfare proceedings.
Best Practices for Working with Refugee and Immigrant Youth Training Series for Mental Health Providers
Boston Children’s Hospital: Trauma and Community Resilience Center (January 2022)
This nine part webinar reviews best practices for working with refugee and immigrant youth, including topics such as trauma and culture, migration experiences, secondary trauma, resilience, and more.
Confidentiality of Juvenile Records in California: Guidance for Immigration Practitioners
Rachel Prandini, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (September 27, 2022)
This FAQ reviews the importance of confidentiality for juvenile case records in CA, especially for immigrant youth, and provides guidance for advocates on protecting confidential information of the immigrant youth they represent.
