IF YOU ARE UNDOCUMENTED, BUT YOU ARE THE PARENT OF CHILDREN UNDER 18 WHO LIVE WITH YOU AND ARE U.S. CITIZENS OR QUALIFIED ALIENS, YOU CAN APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR GOVERNMENT DISASTER HELP. THIS INCLUDES FEMA CASH ASSISTANCE. • You must apply for relief through your children. Fill out the applications under your children’s
names, and be clear that the services are for your children only. • You must provide your children’s Social Security numbers. • You should not be required to provide your Social Security number. • Do not provide any information about your own immigration status. • Do not provide any false information.
OTHER HELPFUL TIPS • If you have lost papers in the disaster that prove citizenship, immigrant status, or identity, explain this to agency staff when you ask for help. • Ask for an interpreter if you need disaster help and do not speak English. An interpreter should be provided to you at no cost. Many agencies that help disaster survivors are required by law to provide language help when it is needed. This includes written materials in your primary language. • Getting disaster services from the government does not make an immigrant ineligible for citizenship or lawful permanent residence (getting a green card). It does not make an immigrant a public charge. • Never provide false information to get disaster or other services. This can cause you trouble and may affect your chances of getting U.S. citizenship or a green card.
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