COVID-19 Resources for Immigrants
Information in Multiple Languages
- Montgomery County COVID-19 Website - Contains translated COVID-19 information in Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
- Translated COVID-19 information from State of Maryland, Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives - Provides COVID-19 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and updates translated into several languages.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Information on COVID-19
- Translated into Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean (click on languages using the menu in the top right corner of screen)
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COVID-19: Vaccine, Testing, and Other Information- USAHello
- Information is translated into Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Persian/Dari, French, Pashto, and Vietnamese. Use the pull-down menu in upper left corner.
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COVID-19: What You Need to Know - National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)
- See links on right side of page for language translations.
COVID-19 Information Applicable to Immigrant Communities
For general information on immigrants and eligibility for public benefits, public charge, and access to health care, visit our Public Benefits & Public Charge page.-
Immigrant Eligibility for Public Programs During COVID-19 (Protecting Immigrant Families)
- General overview of some federal programs available to provide support to people during the COVID-19 crisis. Includes analysis of public charge impacts.
- Understanding the Impact of Key Provisions of COVID-19 Relief Bills on Immigrant Communities - National Immigration Law Center
- FAQ: Immigrant Workers’ Rights and COVID-19 - National Employment Law Program
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Resources for Immigrants During the Coronavirus Crisis- Informed Immigrant
- Contains resources regarding COVID-19 and immigrants, including relief funds for undocumented immigrants, restaurant workers, domestic workers, and more.
Immigration Agency Updates
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Immigration and Resources Related to COVID-19 Pandemic- CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network)
- Detailed discussion of U.S. agency updates (including USCIS, ICE, EOIR, DHS, and Department of State), operational status of agencies, and responses to COVID-19.
Consumer Protection Alert:
Speak ONLY with a reputable attorney or DOJ accredited representative for legal advice. Please be aware of immigration scams and/or notarios! Only seek legal help from reputable legal providers. People may attempt to offer immigration benefits or protections that do not exist.
To report immigration fraud, contact the Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection at (240) 777-3636.