Benefits

BENEFITS FOR SOME BATTERED NONCITIZENS

To qualify for extensive benefit programs:

Full Scope / Regular Medi-Cal

CalWORKs

Food Stamps

County Medical Services (CMS)

Healthy Families (children)

General Relief

Need to look at:

Immigration Documents

Benefit Program Requirements that apply to all applicants

Additional Requirements apply when applicant is battered

BENEFITS INTENDED TO COVER IMMIGRANTS THROUGH ENTIRE IMMIGRATION PROCESS

As petitions, visas and applications are renewed or approve, victims of domestic violence still qualify for certain public benefits.

Example:

1. Victim presents Aproved I-130, filed by spouse, and evidence of abuse

Victim is given benefits through PRUCOL
Victim is given letter by HHSA to take to Social Security so she can request a SS# for benefits

2. Victim presents I-360 Prima Facie Notice

Victim continues to receive benefits through PRUCOL or "Qualified" Immigrant

3. Victim presents I-360 Prima Facie Extension

Victim continues to receive benefits through PRUCOL or "Qualified" Immigrant

4. Victim presents I-360 Approval Notice & Deferred Action

Victim continues to receive benefits through PRUCOL or "Qualified" Immigrant

5. Victim presents renewed Deferred Action notice

Victim continues to receive benefits through PRUCOL or "Qualified" Immigrant

6. Victim presents LPR Card or Stamp on I-551, I-94, or passport with code for battered spouse or child (e.g. IR1, B-26)

Victim continues to receive benefits through PRUCOL or "Qualified" Immigrant

7. Victim presents Naturalization Certificate

Victim continues to receive benefits as U.S. Citizen

BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS THAT APPLY TO ALL APPLICANT

Applicant meets Income Guidelines AND
Applicant is Parent (children under 21 and living with Applicant) OR
Applicant is Relative Caring for Children OR
Applicant is Child Under 21 OR
Applicant is Senior over 65 OR
Applicant is a Person with Disability

CHART OF PETITIONS/ABUSE DETERMINATIONS/DOCUMENTS/"BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY STATUS"

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