Other Languages
The federal government has taken steps to help individuals that speak languages other than English access public services, information and materials on the internet by providing resources in other languages. This page is designed to help connect individuals with resources available in other languages.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a multilanguage gateway to offer help with getting a social security number, determining benefit eligibility, and other program information in fifteen different languages including:
Immigration and Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal agency responsible for overseeing lawful immigration to the United States of America. The agency establishes immigration services, policies and priorities, and oversees citizenship, lawful permanent residency, family and employment-related immigration, employment authorization, inter-country adoptions, asylum and refugee status, replacement immigration documents, and foreign student authorization.
USCIS provides a guide for new immigrants called Welcome to the United States: A Guide to New Immigrants , available in several languages listed below.
- Arabic Version: :ةدحتملاتايلاولا ىلإًلاهسوًلاهأ ددجلانيرجاهمللليلد
- Chinese Version
- French Version: Bienvenue aux États-Unis : Un guide pour nouveaux immigrés
- Haitian Creole Version: Byenveni Ozetazini Yon Gid pou Nouvo Imigran
- Korean Version
- Polish Version: Witamy w Stanach Zjednoczonych Informator dla nowych imigrantów
- Portuguese Version: Bem-Vindo aos Estados Unidos Guia para Novos Imigrantes
- Russian Version: Добро пожаловать в Соединённые Штаты Америки Руководство для новых иммигрантов
- Somali Version: Ku Soo Dhowoow Waddanka Maraykanka Hagaha Muhaajiriinta Cusub
- Tagalog Version: Maligayang Pagdating sa Estados Unidos Isang Pamatnubay para sa mga Bagong Dayuhan
- Urdu Version:ديدمآشوخرپےنآاکيرماوکپآ ےک (سٹنرگیما)ںوراکدابآ ےئن یئامنہرےئل
- Vietnamese Version: Chào Mừng Quý Vị Đến Hoa Kỳ: Sổ Hướng Dẫn Dành Cho Người Mới Nhập Cư
USCIS also provides a brochure called Don't Be a Victim of Immigration Fraud, which is also available in the following languages:
- Chinese Version
- Creole Version: Pa vin viktim fwòd nan imigrasyon
- Polish Version: Nie stan sie ofiara oszustwa imigracyjnego
The agency's website provides other resources to assist immigrants, including application forms as well as study materials for 100 history and government questions and answers for the new naturalization test. The New Naturalization Test: Civics (History and Government) Questions and Answers guide, which offers study materials for 100 United States history and government questions and answers, is available in the following languages:
The New York City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs helps immigrants find New York City services and benefits, locate community-based organizations that can address their needs, and get information from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Office also assists community-based organizations and New York City agencies in serving immigrants more effectively. Immigrant Affairs offers a page with frequently asked questions, including how to find help in other languages and how to become a permanent U.S. resident.
Role of Immigrants in the New York City Economy
Comptroller DiNapoli released a report in January 2009 that showed the important and growing role immigrants play in New York City’s economy. This report showed that the broad representation of immigrants in the City workforce – from doctors and nurses to cabbies and construction workers – has fueled considerable gains in household income and homeownership. The report is also available in other languages, including:
General Information
This Federal Citizen Information Center website multilanguage page provides links to federal resources in other languages. They also offer a page that lists in alphabetical order, resources available in many different languages. At this website, you will find links that connect to government information available in the following languages: