In the distribution of subsidies contemplated in the CARES Act, the exclusion of aid for undocumented workers and their families has had a negative impact on the economic recovery and health of our country. To be precise, Illinois lost $706 million dollars in economic stimulus assistance due to its explicit decision to exclude families with mixed immigration status; that is, families with at least one undocumented person.
The lost money could have stimulated Illinois' economy and helped families keep their homes. Although Illinois has provided some assistance to these community members, we still need the federal government to take responsibility and do this.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused enormous economic losses to the Latino community. According to the latest "Household Pulse Survey" from the U.S. Census Bureau, as of July 2020, 66% of Latin Americans in Illinois said they have lost their wages since the beginning of the pandemic, while 51% expect to lose wages in the next pandemic resurgence.Read also:How to access assistance for undocumented immigrants in Illinois?43% of Latinos in Illinois said they have little hope of paying rent in August, and 30% of Latinos who own a home do not believe they can pay their mortgage. According to some surveys, 58% of Latinos surveyed in Illinois lost their jobs or claim that their wages were reduced.
It is for this reason that it is easy to guarantee that the impact of this epidemic resurgence is greater. For the 440,000 undocumented immigrants living in Illinois, approximately 70% of them are Latino and 55% live at 200% of the federal poverty line.
It is estimated that 70% of undocumented workers are employed in basic infrastructure, such as medical personnel, home care workers, agricultural workers, or employees in food processing plants.
Given these situations, it is important that you contact a labor attorney immediately and ensure that you obtain any type of assistance for undocumented immigrants that may be available to you. At Conexión Legal, we will provide you with the free consultation you need and connect you with a Hispanic attorney who can support you in the application you submit.Of interest:Accident Attorneys in IllinoisAlthough workers' wages are low and barely allow them to make ends meet, these workers risk their lives and put their health and that of their families at risk in order not to stop receiving income. Despite the disaster caused by the pandemic, they are still helping the economy and society to keep functioning.
Many people within the government have argued that undocumented workers are the backbone of our community, yet they have not received unemployment benefits or stimulus checks from the CARES Act. Additionally, because of their immigration status, they are vulnerable to unemployment or wage cuts and are often excluded from rental assistance, federal assistance for public housing, and other social protection programs. Contact us as soon as possible. We serve 24/7 and evaluate your case free of charge with an attorney in Spanish.
All of this results in, compared to regular workers, running a greater risk of losing their homes. This is particularly concerning because having stable housing is essential to containing the spread of COVID-19.
When Congress decides on a new economic stimulus law, it must consider undocumented workers and their families, as they cannot be deliberately excluded again from important federal assistance.
Therefore, the Forum supports the assistance contained in the "HEROES Act," and the assistance guarantees:
- A federal economic stimulus check of $1,200 dollars for all individuals (including those who use ITIN to file taxes).
- A retroactive federal economic stimulus check of $1,200 dollars for family members with mixed immigration status.
For this purpose, 200 billion U.S. dollars are used to pay hazard pay bonuses to all necessary personnel and protect essential employees from deportation and work authorization during the pandemic.
Until March 27, 2021, rent payment and eviction will be suspended. $175 million dollars in rental and homeowner assistance, including $100 billion dollars in assistance for rent, mortgages, and utilities.
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