Immigration and Naturalization: Settling in New York
New Americans Hotline 1-800-566-7636
- Office for New AmericansVarious programs and resources and a toll free, multi-lingual hotline (1-800-566-7636) that provides live assistance to anyone for information and referrals
Quick Links to New York State Govt Offices and Agencies
A-Z list of NY State Agencies and the services they provided organized by categories, e.g. business, education, housing, health, licenses, social programs, transportation, etc.
Driver's License
- NYS Dept.of Motor VehiclesDriver's license, DMV offices, Forms, Insurance, and more.
- Defensive Driving Classes - Continuing and Professional Education, SUNY OrangeDefensive driving driving classes offered by Orange County Community College in Middltown.
- Defensive Driving Classes OnlineNYS DMV approved online classes
Employment
- Labor Department (NY)This State Labor Department official website leads you to local Labor Department, job openings, career planning, resume guidance, job training opportunities, counseling, unemployment insurance, worker protection and other employment services.
- Vocational Training/Orange-Ulster BOCESOrange-Ulster BOCES website for a broad variety of classes in vocational training, classes range from automotive to building construction, computer drafting, notary public, health and safety and more.
Health Care
- Health Insurance Marketplace, Coverage for Immigrants in theRules and options for immigrants (HealthCare.gov)
- Immigrant Eligibility for Health Coverage in New York Statefrom Medicaid.gov
Housing
- US Office of Housing and Urban DevelopementResources, news and links for New York State
Immigration Fraud
The Civil Rights Bureau of the NY Attorney General offers assistance and resources in combating individuals and companies who target immigrant communities with false promises of residency and citizenship. Text available in multi-language.