1. New York State Office for New Americans (ONA)
Link: https://dos.ny.gov/office-new-americans
What it offers: ONA provides free legal services, citizenship preparation, English language classes, and other support services. It also connects immigrants with community-based organizations that can offer additional help.
2. NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA)
Link: https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/index.page
What it offers: MOIA offers a range of services including legal help, language access, and resources for immigrants facing workplace exploitation. They also run the NYCitizenship program, which helps with citizenship applications.
3. ActionNYC
Link: https://access.nyc.gov/programs/actionnyc/
What it offers: ActionNYC provides free and safe immigration legal services to immigrants living in New York City. Services include consultations, application assistance, and representation in legal proceedings.
4. New York State Department of Labor
Link: https://dol.ny.gov/
What it offers: The department provides job search resources, career counseling, and training programs. It also offers information on workers’ rights and protections, including those specific to immigrant workers.
5. New York State Health Marketplace (NY State of Health)
Link: https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/
What it offers: This is the state’s official health plan marketplace where individuals and families can shop for and enroll in affordable health insurance plans. It includes options for low-income individuals through programs like Medicaid and the Essential Plan.
6. Community Health Advocates (CHA)
Link: https://communityhealthadvocates.org/
What it offers: CHA provides free, one-on-one assistance to help New Yorkers understand their health insurance options, apply for coverage, and resolve health insurance-related problems.
7. Catholic Charities Community Services
Link: https://cccsny.org/
What it offers: Offers a range of services including immigration legal assistance, resettlement support, and social services for immigrants and refugees. They also provide employment training and job placement services.
8. Make the Road New York
Link: https://maketheroadny.org/
What it offers: This organization provides legal services, education, and training for workers’ rights, immigration assistance, and health insurance enrollment. They advocate for immigrant rights and provide community support.
9. The Legal Aid Society - Immigration Law Unit
Link: https://legalaidnyc.org/programs-projects-units/immigration-law-unit
What it offers: The Immigration Law Unit offers free legal help to low-income immigrants facing deportation, seeking asylum, or needing assistance with other immigration-related matters.
10. New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)
Link: https://www.nyic.org/
What it offers: NYIC provides advocacy, education, and organizing efforts to promote the rights and integration of immigrants. They offer resources and information on various topics including immigration policy, legal rights, and health care access.