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California has moved proactively to support immigrant families in response to restrictive federal immigration and safety net policies, but policies like the new “public charge” rule still pose risks, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rule significantly expands the criteria for determining whether applicants for permanent residency, or green cards, may be denied based on past or potential use of government benefit programs.
May, 2020
Issue Brief
... communities to date. When it goes into effect on October 15, barring a court injunction, certain immigrants accessing ... nearly all aspects of field organizations require support. Recommendations for Philanthropy The staggering implications ... additional information or resources contact Kevin Douglas, GCIR Director of National Programs: kevin@gcir.org Photo : ...
August, 2019
Funding Recommendations, Issue Brief
The PIF Campaign recommends against proactively connecting coronavirus and public charge. In light of efforts by anti-immigrant activists to link immigration with infectious disease, PIF prefers to focus communication elsewhere.
March, 2020
Talking Points
... order encouraging “extreme vetting” of immigrants and refugee applicants, the agency’s proposed rule would ...
September, 2018
Analysis, Funding Recommendations