Researchers raise concerns that the proposed “public charge” rule would reduce participation in essential health, nutrition, and other programs among immigrant families, including those with citizen children, resulting in fewer children and adults getting critical needs met.
Eligibility for tax credits is determined through various laws associated with each program. The US Department of the Treasury plans to redefine qualifications for the refunded portions of certain tax credits, meaning some currently eligible noncitizens wouldn’t be able to claim them.
Among Maryland tax filers who likely qualified for but didn’t claim the state’s earned income tax credit, nearly a third had Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers. Learn valuable strategies to overcome the barriers and improve the uptake of state tax benefits.
Serving multilingual borrowers is good for consumers and the housing finance system. Amid federal changes, public and private mortgage industry participants can help fill language gaps.
As policy on public programs changes and funding becomes uncertain, a concern among youth service providers is how to support young adults from immigrant families.
Expansion of the travel ban will prevent thousands from reunifying with family members, creating emotional hardship and impeding progress toward economic mobility.
