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Justice Circle The Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project provides these comprehensive factsheets on basic legal rights relating to immigrants in North Carolina to fill a need for accessible, reliable information. Our factsheets are not a substitute for legal advice, but they may have the information you need to learn more about your rights and the steps you can take to protect them.
FEMA Benefits for Immigrants and Tenants // Beneficios de FEMA para Inmigrantes y Inquilinos
Do I qualify for government benefits (FEMA) if I am not a US citizen or legal resident? Click here for information for how North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Florence, with any immigration status or no status at all, qualify for emergency and short-term assistance provided by FEMA. // ¿Califico yo para los beneficios delgobierno (FEMA) si no soy ciudadanoo residente legalde los EE.UU?
Rights of Tenants After a Natural Disaster // Derechos de Inquilinos Después de un Desastre Natural
Information about your rights as a tenant if your rental property or mobile home lot is damaged by a natural disaster. // Información sobre sus derechos como inquilino si su propiedad de alquiler o terreno de casa móvil está dañado por un desastre natural.
Immigrant Family Preparedness Toolkit// Familia Seguras: Guía de emergencia para inmigrantes
The guide is intended to help immigrant families who are concerned that a family member may become unexpectedly separated from the home. // La guía fue creada para ayudar a las familias inmigrantes que están preocupadas por el hecho de que un miembro de la familia pueda ser separado inesperadamente del hogar.
Education Rights
Navigating ICE in NC Public Schools | Education Justice Alliance
North Carolina Health Insurance Eligibility for Immigrants
This fact sheet (revised 10.8.2025), produced by the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and the North Carolina Justice Center, outlines immigrant eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and describes common issues facing immigrants applying for health insurance programs.
Elegibilidad de seguro de salud para Inmigrantes en Carolina del Norte. Si usted es un inmigrante en los Estados Unidos, es importante que conozca sus derechos al acceso de seguro médico
North Carolina Nutrition Eligibility for Immigrants
This factsheet (revised 10.3.2025) produced by the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and the North Carolina Justice Center, outlines immigrant eligibility for nutrition programs like SNAP, WIC, Free/reduced price breakfast, and SUN Bucks, along with how people can apply.
Elegibilidad de inmigrantes para programas de Nutrición en Carolina del Norte. Si usted es un inmigrante en los Estados Unidos, es importante que conozca sus derechos al acceso de programas de nutrición.
Data Privacy and Public Programs
5 Things You Should Know on Data Privacy and Public Programs – Fact Sheet
Privacidad de Datos y Programas Públicos
Public Charge Rule: Getting the Help You Need // Carga Pública: Obtenga la Ayuda que Necesita
“Public charge” is used by immigration officials to decide whether a person can enter the U.S. or get a green card (lawful permanent resident or “LPR” status). In this test, officials look at all of a person’s circumstances, including income, employment, health, education or skills, family situation and whether a sponsor signed a contract (“affidavit of support”) promising to support the person. // Los funcionarios de inmigración utilizan el término “cargapública” o “prueba de carga pública” para decidirsi una persona puede entrara EE. UU. u obtener una tarjeta verde (residente legal permanente o estatus de RLP). En esta prueba, los funcionarios examinan todas las circunstancias totales de una persona, incluidos ingresos, empleo, salud, educación o habilidades, situación familiar y si un patrocinante firmó un contrato (declaración jurada de apoyo) en el cual se compromete a apoyar a la persona.
Notario Fraud // Información Sobre Fraude Notarial: Evite el fraude de notarios públicos
Have you sought legal services from a Notary Publico or “Notario Público”? Did the notary fill out immigration forms for you? You may have been scammed. // ¿Ha solicitado servicios legales de un “Notario Público”? ¿Esa persona ha llenado formularios de inmigración por usted? Es probable que usted ha sido engañado.
Notaries Public and Powers of Attorney // Aviso Comunitario: Notarios Públicos y “Poderes de Representación”
In these times of uncertainty, many people are saying that immigrants should get documents to protect them in case they cannot stay in the U.S., to help them manage their financial and family affairs. People call these documents by different names, but they are usually called “Powers of Attorney” in English, or “Poderes Notariales,” “Poderes de Abogado,” “Poderes de Representación” or “Cartas de Poder” in Spanish.