New Jersey Resources
Need Help with Healthcare Enrollment Assistance?
Immigration Resources
Checking the Status of a Case in Immigration Court:
An A-Number is a unique 9 or 10-digit number that starts with the letter “A’’ and identifies you in the immigration process. It is located on your immigration papers. There are two (2) ways to check the status of your A-Number:
Type your A-Number into the EOIR website here
Call the EOIR Hotline at 1-800-898-7180
Finding Pro Bono Legal Service Providers in New Jersey:
If you are in need of a pro bono immigration attorney, please review the list of pro bono legal service providers provided by EOIR, located here.
Want more information about immigration court in New Jersey? Visit our Guide to Immigration Court in New Jersey here!
Healthcare Resources
Cover All Kids
Affordable and comprehensive healthcare coverage for all children, regardless of immigration status.
Need enrollment assistance?
Our partners at New Jersey Citizen Action can help!
In Person: 165 Halsey St. Newark, NJ 07102
Call toll-free hotline to set up an appointment: 1(888)654-3893
Email : getcovered@njcitizenaction.org or complete this form
Mental Health Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides connection to free, confidential support. Assistance available in English and Spanish, other languages available through the use of interpretation.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
New Jersey Department of Children and Family (DCF) LGBTQIA+ Resources
DCF posts only vetted and relevant information or resources from contracted/affiliated organizations and agencies.
Education Resources
Rights to Free and Appropriate Education
Every child in New Jersey and the U.S. has the right to access to education regardless of ethnicity, race, or immigration status.
Childcare Resources
Child Care Assistance in New Jersey
Child Care subsidy assistance available if child is U.S. Citizen or qualified non-citizen (refugee or asylee).
The New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can help income-eligible parents who are working, in school or in job training to pay for child care.
Where to Apply:
Located in every county, Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies have trained staff to provide information on the program.
Family Fun Resources
If you receive SNAP or WIC Benefits you have access to New Jersey’s Families First Discovery Pass program. This program provides families and individuals enrolled in state assistance programs with free or highly discounted admission to arts and history organizations, venues, and programs. A list of participating organizations found here.
Worker's Rights Resources
You Have Worker’s Rights Regardless Of Immigration Status
All New Jersey workers – including members of immigrant and refugee communities – have protections under the law.
If you believe you are entitled to overtime, lost wages, paid leave from work, or other monetary benefits you can file a wage complaint here.
Internet and Technology Resources
Access to Internet and Technology
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal program that provides eligible households with a discount on broadband service and connected devices. Eligibility is determined by participation in SNAP, Medicaid or based on income.
New Jersey Driver's Licenses
As of May 1, 2021, all New Jerseyans, regardless of immigration status, may apply for a standard driver’s license and non-driver ID card.
To schedule an appointment at a NJ MVC, click here.
To see what documents qualify for the 6-points of identification and proof of NJ residency, click here.
If you do not have a social security number or ITIN, you may print out this affidavit and bring it with you to your appointment.
For all other information related to NJ MVC, visit their website here.