SURVIVORS WHO ARE NOT U.S. CITIZENS COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR DISASTER
ASSISTANCE
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/survivors-who-are-not-us-citizens-could-be-eligible-disaster-assistance]


Release Date: 
Sep 11, 2021 

Survivors of Tropical Storm Ida, including those who are not U.S.
citizens, may be eligible for disaster assistance through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.

Residents of any of the designated counties for FEMA’s Individuals
and Households Assistance Program – Bronx, Kings, Nassau, Queens,
Richmond, and Westchester – are encouraged to apply for assistance
by going online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362
(TTY: 800-462-7585).

Help might be available to non-citizen nationals and qualified
non-citizens
[https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/program/citizenship-immigration-status].
Their status will not be jeopardized by requesting disaster
assistance.

A “qualified non-citizen” generally includes:

 	* Individuals who are lawful permanent residents (Green Card
holders).
 	* Asylees, refugees, or non-citizens whose deportation status is
being withheld.
 	* Non-citizens paroled into the U.S. for at least one year.
 	* Non-citizens granted conditional entry.
 	* Cuban/Haitian entrants.
 	* Certain non-citizens subjected to extreme cruelty or victims of a
severe form of human trafficking, including persons with a “T” or
“U” visa.

A parent or guardian who isn’t eligible may register for assistance
on behalf of a child under age 18 who is a citizen, non-citizen
national or qualified non-citizen. No information will be gathered on
the adult’s status.

If you are unsure of your eligibility, FEMA will assist you through
the process when you call. Alternatively, you may consult with an
immigration specialist, prior to calling FEMA, to inquire if your
immigration status meets the criteria for qualified non-citizen.

Additionally, homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes may be
eligible for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business
Administration. They must be eligible U.S. citizens or qualified
non-citizens and of legal age.

Applicants who are not eligible for assistance from FEMA may still
receive assistance from private volunteer organizations and/or state
and local governments.