Immigration services: immigration bonds.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Human Services
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill expands the types of immigration-related legal services that the California Department of Social Services can fund through grants to nonprofit organizations. Specifically, it adds ‘assistance with immigration bonds’ to the list of benefits covered, alongside existing services like DACA applications, naturalization assistance, and renewal of immigration documents. The bill aims to broaden access to legal support for immigrants seeking various immigration remedies and benefits.
Key provisions
- Expands ‘immigration benefits’ to include assistance with immigration bonds.
- Allows grants to support services for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applicants.
- Provides funding for assistance with the naturalization process.
- Funds legal training and technical assistance for immigrant legal services organizations.
- Sets aside funds for U-visas, T-visas, and other specific immigration remedies.
- Limits grant funding to 40% of the awarded amount.
- Requires the Department of Social Services to report on program implementation and outcomes.
Who is affected
- Immigrants
- Nonprofit organizations providing legal services
- Individuals seeking immigration benefits
- California residents with immigration-related legal needs
- Undocumented individuals
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