Your citizenship status can affect many parts of your life. For example, some kinds of public benefits are only available to United States citizens and it can be harder for you to get a green card if you are getting certain kinds of public benefits.
The laws about immigration issues are very complex. It is very important that you get accurate information about your immigration issue.
The agencies listed in the Resources section of this chapter can help.
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)
To get information and help with immigration issues, call the ILAP Helpline at 1-800-497-8505.
Visit the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project’s website by clicking here.
The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project has made a list of trusted agencies that might be able to help you. Click here to see their list of trusted agencies.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA)
Pine Tree Legal Assistance has a great publication for immigrants who move to Maine, called "The Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine: Some Basics for Non-Citizens" get it by clicking here.
Maine Equal Justice Partnership (MEJP)
For information about public benefits and immigration issues, visit the MEJP website by clicking here.