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Minnesotan Imams say you can get your COVID-19 vaccine while you are fasting. It does not have any nutritional value, therefore it will not invalidate or break the fasting.
- The COVID-19 vaccines do not contain pork products, gelatin, animal products, or the live COVID-19 virus.
- When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, you may experience side effects such as pain where you got the shot, feeling achy or tired, or having a headache. Some people may have chills or a fever. It is also okay if you do not have side effects! Each person will have a different reaction to the vaccine and that is okay.
- If you experience side effects from the vaccines, you are allowed to break fast to take care of yourself. Any sick person is exempt from fasting and breaking fasting for a medical reason is permissible. You can break fasting to take care of your health.
- In Minnesota, many of our Imams are getting vaccinated and support vaccination. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and you are encouraged to take it.
- Saving a life is the most important thing, and COVID-19 vaccines will save lives. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
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Fact Sheet: Public Charge (Current as of March 18, 2021)
(Current as of March 18, 2021)
On March 9, 2021, the Biden administration announced that it would not defend the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule change. Following this announcement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would no longer defend the 2019 public charge final rule.
What is public charge?
Public charge is a test for immigrants coming to the United States and for some immigrants in the United States who are applying for a green card for the first time. It is a test to see if they will need public benefits in the future.
“Public charge” dates back at least to the Immigration Act of 1882. In 1996, the term was defined as someone who is “primarily dependent” on government assistance, meaning it supplies more than half their income.
What do the March 9, 2021 announcements mean for public charge?
As of March 9, 2021, the 1999 public charge rule (the policy in place before the 2019 public charge rule change) is now again in effect. The 2019 expansions of the “public charge” rule are no longer in effect.
Form I-944, Declaration of Self Sufficiency, is no longer required and should not be submitted when filing Form I-485 (for green card).
(For a detailed list of benefits, please refer to the table below.)
What is the current public charge test?
The “public charge” test is applied to individuals entering the United States by obtaining a visa at a U.S. consular office abroad; when someone inside the United States applies to adjust status to become a lawful permanent resident (green card holder); or when a green card holder leaves the United States for more than 180 consecutive days (6 months) and re-enters.
The petitioner (the person applying for their family member to immigrate to the United States) is required to file an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864), a legally enforceable contract, to show that their family member will not depend on government benefits for their future financial support. The Affidavit of Support is in place until the immigrating family member becomes a United States citizen or is credited with 40 quarters of work (usually 10 years).
Who is impacted by the public charge test?
The public charge test is given to individuals:
- Entering the United States by obtaining a visa at a United States Embassy or Consulate abroad;
- When someone inside the United States applies to adjust status to become a lawful permanent resident (green card holder); or
- When a green card holder leaves the United States for more than 180 consecutive days (6 months) and re-enters.
Who is not impacted by the public charge test?
The public charge test does not apply to:
- S. citizens,
- Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) applying for citizenship;
- Refugees and asylees adjusting status;
- VAWA self-petitioners,
- U and T visa applicants,
- Special immigrant juveniles, and
- Certain other groups of non-citizens.
Though some immigrants fall under the exempt category, they may not pass the public charge test when they apply for relatives to reunite with them in the future. Please consult an immigration attorney to determine if you may be impacted.
Get Help: The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) provides free immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in a variety of immigration matters. For more information about how we can assist you, please visit our website at www.ilcm.org or call us at (651) 641-1011.
| Benefits included in Public Charge test | Benefits excluded |
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The following benefits are not included and will not be counted:
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Hoja de Datos: Estatus de Protección Temporal para Venezuela (Actualizado el 7.11.2022)
(Actual a partir de 3.16.2022, actualizado el 7.11.2022)
El viernes, 8 de marzo, el secretario de la Seguridad Nacional (Homeland Security) Alejandro N. Mayorkas designo a Venezuela para Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) por 18 meses hasta septiembre 2022. El 11 de julio de 2022, el Secretario Mayorkas extendió el TPS para Venezuela hasta el 10 de marzo de 2024.
¿Qué es el estado de protección temporal (TPS)?
El Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) es un estatus migratorio temporal otorgado por el Secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) a las personas que no pueden regresar a sus hogares de manera segura debido a una guerra civil, un desastre natural u otras condiciones o circunstancias que impiden su regreso a su país de origen.
¿Qué significa la designación de TPS para Venezuela?
Esta nueva designación permite a los ciudadanos venezolanos (y las personas sin nacionalidad que residieron habitualmente en Venezuela por última vez), que actualmente viven en los Estados Unidos, presentar solicitudes iniciales de TPS.
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre el período de designación y el período de registro?
El período de registro determina cuánto tiempo tienen las personas para solicitar el TPS. Según el TPS venezolano, las personas pueden presentar una solicitud desde el 9 de marzo del 2021 hasta el 5 de septiembre del 2021.
El período de designación determina cuánto tiempo son válidos el TPS y las protecciones bajo TPS. El TPS de Venezuela se designó originalmente para el 9 de marzo de 2021 hasta el 9 de septiembre de 2022. A partir de la extensión del 11 de julio de 2022, el TPS de Venezuela ahora es válido hasta el 10 de marzo de 2024.
¿Quién es elegible para TPS bajo la designación venezolana?
Los ciudadanos venezolanos y las personas sin nacionalidad que vivieron regularmente en Venezuela por última vez, que actualmente viven en los Estados Unidos pueden presentar solicitudes iniciales para TPS. Las personas deben demostrar que residieron continuamente en los Estados Unidos desde el 8 de marzo del 2021.
Las personas que deseen TPS deben presentar una solicitud ante los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS) dentro del período de registro de 180 días. También pueden solicitar documentos de autorización de empleo (EAD) y autorización de viaje. Todas las personas que solicitan TPS se someten a verificaciones de seguridad y antecedentes como parte de la determinación de la elegibilidad. Puede encontrar más detalles sobre los criterios de elegibilidad para enviar una solicitud inicial de TPS y solicitar un EAD en el Aviso del Registro Federal (FRN).
¿Se da el estado de TPS automáticamente?
No, el TPS no es automático. Las personas deben presentar una solicitud, pagar una tarifa de presentación y pasar una revisión de inmigración. El proceso de solicitud puede ser complicado y le recomendamos que se comunique con un abogado de inmigración con licencia.
¿Poder solicitar el TPS si estoy en proceso de deportación?
Sí, puede solicitar el TPS si se encuentra en proceso de deportación o si tiene una apelación ante la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración (BIA).
¿Cuánto tiempo tendrán protección las personas elegibles bajo el TPS?
El TPS es un estado temporal. El Secretario de Seguridad Nacional, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, está designando a Venezuela para TPS por 18 meses, hasta el 9 de septiembre del 2022. Sin embargo, el estatus de TPS puede extenderse.
¿Qué es la salida forzada diferida (DED)?
La salida forzada diferida (DED) queda a discreción del presidente para autorizar como parte de su poder constitucional para llevar a cabo las relaciones exteriores. Aunque DED no es un estado migratorio específico, las personas cubiertas por DED no están sujetas a expulsión de los Estados Unidos, generalmente por un período de tiempo designado.
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre TPS y DED?
Tanto el TPS como el DED protegen a los venezolanos contra la expulsión y brindan la oportunidad de obtener un permiso de trabajo. DED es una suspensión administrativa de deportación ordenada por el presidente de los Estados Unidos. No es un estado migratorio, como TPS, pero puede brindar la oportunidad de obtener un permiso de trabajo. Cada proceso tiene diferentes tarifas y requisitos.
| TPS | DED | |
| Fechas de validez | 9 de marzo del 2021 – 9 de septiembre del 2022 | 20 de enero del 2021 –20 julio del 2022 |
| Periodo de registro | 9 de marzo del 2021 – 5 de septiembre del 2022 | Ninguno (es automático para aquellos que califiquen) |
| Actualmente configurado para finalizar el | 9 de septiembre del 2022 | 20 de julio del 2022 |
| Residencia continua en los Estados Unidos | Desde el 8 de marzo de 2021 | Desde el 20 de enero de 2021 |
| Presencia física continua en los Estados Unidos | Desde el 9 de marzo de 2021 | Desde el 20 de enero de 2021 |
¿Debo solicitar tanto el TPS como el DED?
Los solicitantes venezolanos no necesitan aplicar para ambos programas. Tanto el TPS como el DED protegen a los venezolanos contra la expulsión y brindan la oportunidad de obtener un permiso de trabajo. Si no está seguro de qué hacer, hable con un abogado de inmigración para obtener más información.
No hay ninguna solicitud para solicitar DED. Cualquiera que cumpla con los requisitos (a continuación) automáticamente tiene DED hasta que caduque o se cancele. Todos los venezolanos que cumplan con los siguientes requisitos califican para DED y pueden solicitar un permiso de trabajo:
- Nacional venezolano o persona sin nacionalidad que haya residido habitualmente en Venezuela por última vez;
- Presente y ha residido en los Estados Unidos a partir del 20 de enero del 2021
Obtener ayuda
El Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) ofrece servicios legales de inmigración gratuitos a inmigrantes de bajos ingresos en una variedad de asuntos de inmigración. Para obtener más información sobre cómo podemos ayudarle, visite nuestro sitio web en www.ilcm.org o llámenos al (651) 641-1011.
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ILCM Stands Firm Against Misogyny, Systemic Violence, and White Supremacy
The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ICLM) stands firm against misogyny, systemic, violence, and white supremacy. We are heartbroken for the victims, for their families, and the community. We know that we must name and combat racism when we see it if we are to stop senseless, hateful violence against the Asian American community and other BIPOC communities.
ILCM has signed on to the below letter of solidarity from Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta & Georgia NAACP.
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On March 16, eight people were killed at three different spas in North Georgia including six Asian women. We are heartbroken by these murders, which come at a time when Asian American communities are already grappling with the traumatic violence against Asian Americans nationwide, fueled by the United States’ long history of white supremacy, systemic racism, and gender-based violence.
As we collectively grieve and respond to this tragedy, we must lead with the needs of those most directly impacted at the center: the victims and their families. And during this time of broader crisis and trauma in our Asian American communities, we must be guided by a compass of community care that prioritizes assessing and addressing our communities’ immediate needs, including in-language support for mental health, legal, employment, and immigration services.
We must also stand firm in decrying misogyny, systemic violence, and white supremacy. We must invest in long-term solutions that address the root causes of violence and hate in our communities. We reject increased police presence or carceral solutions as the answers.
For centuries, our communities have been frequently scapegoated for issues perpetuated by sexism, xenophobia, capitalism, and colonialism. Asians were brought to the United States to boost the supply of labor and keep wages low, while being silenced by discriminatory laws and policies. From the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, to the forced migration of refugees from U.S.-led military conflict in Southeast Asia, to post-9/11 surveillance targeting Muslim and South Asian communities, to ICE raids on Southeast Asian communities and Asian-owned businesses, Asian American communities have been under attack by white supremacy.
Working class communities of color are disproportionately suffering from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Trump administration’s relentless scapegoating of Asians for the pandemic has only exacerbated the impact on Asian business owners and frontline workers and inflamed existing racism. The hypersexualization of Asian American women and the broad normalization of violence against women of color, immigrant women, and poor women make Asian American women particularly vulnerable. Hate incidents against Asian Americans rose by nearly 150% in 2020, with Asian American women twice as likely to be targeted.
We are calling on our allies to stand with us in grief and solidarity against systemic racism and gender-based violence. Violence against Asian American communities is part of a larger system of violence and racism against all communities of color, including Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities.
In this time of crisis, let’s come together and build just communities, where we are all safe, where all workers are treated with dignity and respect, and where all our loved ones thrive.