The host is pleased to offer this program to an in-person audience in the Boston conference center in addition to the live and recorded webcasts. Masks are encouraged.
This all-day training offers the nuts-and-bolts on how immigration status affects eligibility for state and federal public benefits.
In the morning, you get an overview of how immigrants obtain legal status, how to read immigration documents in order to understand their legal status, any recent changes during the Biden Administration regarding new immigration statuses, the Administration's change in the 'public charge' rules and any subsequent federal guidance issued. You also learn from health law experts about MassHealth and other subsidized health care programs available to immigrants and their dependents.
In the afternoon, you hear from benefits experts about other public benefits potentially available to low-income legal immigrants including: state and federal subsidized housing programs, emergency shelter, cash assistance (TAFDC and EAEDC) and the federal SNAP and child nutrition programs.
This all-day training offers the nuts-and-bolts on how immigration status affects eligibility for state and federal public benefits.
In the morning, you get an overview of how immigrants obtain legal status, how to read immigration documents in order to understand their legal status, any recent changes during the Biden Administration regarding new immigration statuses, the Administration's change in the 'public charge' rules and any subsequent federal guidance issued. You also learn from health law experts about MassHealth and other subsidized health care programs available to immigrants and their dependents.
In the afternoon, you hear from benefits experts about other public benefits potentially available to low-income legal immigrants including: state and federal subsidized housing programs, emergency shelter, cash assistance (TAFDC and EAEDC) and the federal SNAP and child nutrition programs.
Course Content
9:30am - 9:32amWelcome and Introduction
9:32am - 10:50am
Immigration Status, Documents and Public Charge
Mario Paredes, Esq.,
Boston Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement, Boston
10:50am - 11:00am
Networking and Refreshment Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Health Benefits and Immigrants
Victoria Pulos, Esq.,
MLRI, Boston
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:10pm
Immigrants and Public Benefits: Cash and Nutrition Benefits
Patricia J. Baker,
MLRI, Boston
Naomi A. Meyer, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
2:10pm - 2:15pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Immigrants and Public Benefits: Housing and EA Shelter Benefits
Judith Liben, Esq.,
MLRI, Boston
Andrea M. Park, Esq.,
MLRI, Boston
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
FacultyPatricia J. Baker,
MLRI, Boston
Judith Liben, Esq.,
MLRI, Boston
Naomi A. Meyer, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Mario Paredes, Esq.,
Boston Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement, Boston
Andrea M. Park, Esq.,
MLRI, Boston
Victoria Pulos, Esq.,
MLRI, Boston
