Coronavirus Resources
Refugee Congress is collecting resources through our refugee-to-refugee support networks and sharing with our community. Below are some key resources we have identified. If you have resources to share, please email us with them.
Refugee Congress COVID-19 Statement
- Read Refugee Congress’ statement calling for communities to come together to support one another and ensure we all have access to safe environments.
General COVID-19 Information
- Learn more about the coronavirus from the CDC (English)
- Access information about coronavirus in multiple languages
- Connect with your state health department
- SEARAC resources page
Asylum-Seeking, Immigration & Travel
- Asylum-seekers arriving at the borders are being turned back. See resources for asylum-seekers
- See Department of Homeland Security coronavirus news about borders and travel restrictions
- See USCIS updates related to coronavirus
CARES Act/Federal Stimulus
- The CARES Act: How Does Pandemic Relief Impact Me as a Refugee?
- The CARES Act – How Pandemic Relief Benefits Refugees
Combating Xenophobia and Racism
- Find COVID-19 resources to take a stand against racism
Coping with Isolation, Stress & Anxiety
- Read the CDC’s recommendations on managing stress
- 30 Ways to Care for Yourself, Others and Immigrants During COVID-19
Employment
- File for unemployment insurance
Families
Financial (General)
- Learn more about the tax filing and payment extension and tax relief information
- Find student financial aid information
- Find social security and coronavirus information
- See rent payment requirements by state during the pandemic
Medical Care
- Find a health clinic serving low-incoming and uninsured patients (English, Arabic, Spanish)
- Read about medicare and coronavirus
- See information about the “public charge” rule and seeking care for coronavirus
Public Charge, and Resources for People Who Are Undocumented
- See resources for undocumented Californians (including some general U.S.-wide information)
- Immigrant Eligibility for COVID-19 Public Programs
- USCIS Public Charge Information
Other
- See elections information by state
- See resources for people facing domestic violence
- Refugee Council USA COVID-19 information
Small Business/Entrepreneurs