Public Benefits for Immigrants

SFHSA provides valuable public benefits for immigrants, including food, cash, and health care assistance.

Below, view the public benefits available based on your immigration status and the required documentation.

Every situation is different. To learn how getting public benefits may affect your immigrant status, call the Bay Area Legal Aid Free Advice Hotline (800) 551-5554.

For citywide services for immigrants, including legal help, job and career services, and housing and shelter, visit the City’s Immigrant Services and Resources page.

Program eligibility by immigration status

Asylees (Asylum has been granted)

Asylum Seekers (Asylum pending)

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Legal Permanent Residents

Parolees

Refugees

SIJS/SIJ – Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

SIV – Special Immigration Visa (Afghans and Iraqis)

Student, Work/Tourist Visa

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

T-Visa and U-Visa

Undocumented Immigrants

VAWA Self-Petitioners

Work permits

Public Benefits for Immigrants

Program eligibility by immigration status

If granted parole for at least one year you can also get:

T-Visa and U-Visa allows you to get:

U-Visa also qualifies you for:

You can apply on behalf of U.S.-born children for:

Depends on status or category on work permit: