This compilation is a summary for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional or legal advice. Please contact the relevant goverment agencies or other professionals if you have questions or concerns about your particular situation.


Washington is a comparatively progressive state on immigration issues, but given nuances around citizenship, visa status, and other details, workers and their families will need to be especially specific about which resources they can access.  

A good first step to navigating coronavirus relief is the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) COVID-19 Helpline: 1-844-724-3737.

WAISN has transitioned its immigration enforcement hotline (1-844-724-3737) into a COVID-19 helpline for immigrants.

They can help you identify support programs for:

  • Rental Assistance

  • Assistance for dispensation

  • Assistance in taking a COVID-19 test if you have been exposed or have symptoms

  • Assistance for support against detainment and deportation

  • Critical information on health, labor rights, and other rights

  • Immigration-related issues under the COVID-19 pandemic in Washington state

WAISN and other immigrant rights organizations are fundraising to support undocumented folks who’ve lost their income due to COVID-19. 
Apply at:  bit.ly/undocurelief.
If you need support filling out the form, call the WAISN hotline at 1-844-724-3737.

Q: What requirements affect immigrant eligibility for the direct cash payments? 
A: To receive the cash payment, you and everyone included in your tax return must have a valid social security number (SSN).  This means that each individual tax filer, both spouses if you file jointly, and any dependents listed when you file your taxes must have a valid SSN.  If you or anyone else you file with uses an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) on the tax return instead of an SSN, you are ineligible for the cash rebate. 

Q: If I am not a citizen, but am authorized to work, am I eligible for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
A: Only individuals that are legally authorized to work are eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI), which is a federal program that the states operate.  You must have been legally authorized to work while working and continue to be work-authorized while unemployed and seeking UI.
 

COVID-19 Assistance and Public Charge FAQ for Immigrants
The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, el Comite, and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project compiled this new information guide for immigrants who want to know more about how the issue of public charge might affect their ability to access healthcare and other services listed here. 

The national group Immigrants Rising has put together a similar set of resources here.