How Much Do Illegal Immigrants Receive Under Federal Assistance?
- Author: Monica Jackson
- Posted: 2024-09-22
In New York, undocumented immigrants will receive a lump-sum payment of $2.1 billion. The state's unemployment insurance system does not recognize them as employees, despite the fact that many employers employ undocumented workers. This funding will help to energize the state's economy. However, there have been protests and immigrant advocacy groups targeting this community. One advocacy group, Make the Road New York, conducted a survey to determine the impact of the policy. It found that 90 members of the advocacy group died as a result of COVID-19.
The federal government has strict residency requirements for welfare programs that cover illegal immigrants. While most undocumented immigrants cannot receive cash payments or federal unemployment benefits, they may qualify for aid through their children. Nearly all federal benefits require a valid Social Security number, which is impossible to obtain without legal residency. However, undocumented immigrants who are parents of U.S.-born children may receive aid through their children.