Social Services & Guidance Support

Welcome to Chicago. Listed are some useful websites for immigrants to aid in a smooth transition. Please get in touch with Chicago Mar Thoma Church Vicars if any personal assistance is required without hesitation.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services :
- General Info – www.usa.gov (1-800-333-4636)
- U.S Citizenship and Immigration – www.uscis.gov/newimmigrants (1-800-375-5283)
- For any Federal Resources – www.welcometousa.gov
- US Department of State: www.state.gov (202-647-4000)
Accommodation :
- Apartments/U.S website – www.hud.gov (1-800-669-9777)
Employment :
- Careers at State of IL website – https://illinois.jobs2web.com
- U.S. govt/help with Resume – www.careeronestop.org
- One-stop career center – www.careeronestop.org or www.doleta.gov
Education :
- U.S Department of Education – www.ed.gov (1-800-872-5327)
- Scholarships / Financial aid – www.StudentAid.gov (1-800-433-3243)
Health :
- U.S Department of Health and Human Services – www.hhs.gov (1-877-696-6775)
- Website for Medicaid (above 65, above 42 –www.medicaid.gov,
- U.S. website for general Healthcare – www.HealthCare.gov
- https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access
- Children’s health insurance (CHIP) – www.insurekidsnow.gov
- Supplemental Nutrition Program(SNAP) – www.fns.usda.gov/snap
- Medicare Eligibility – www.medicare.gov/MedicareEligibility/home.asp
- Low-cost healthcare facility – https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
- Medicaid for low-income – www.medicaid.gov
- Find Child-care – www.usa.gov/Topics/Parents-Care.shtml
Social Security :
- SSA website – www.socialsecurity.gov(1-800-772-1213)
- Assistance for disabled immigrants – www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi
Drivers License :
- U.S. site on attaining driver’s license – www.usa.gov/Topics/Motor_Vehicles.shtml
Public Libraries :
- To find a free public library near you – www.nces.ed.gov
Finance :
- Getting a bank account – www.fdic.gov or www.ncua.gov
- To learn about personal finance – www.mymoney.gov
Tax :
- Taxpayer assistance – www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html (1-800-829-1040)
- Current tax credits – www.benefits.gov
To learn English :
- English as a second language (ESL)– www.literacydirectory.org (or dial 211 to find places to enroll)
- Online study – www.usalearns.org
Non-Emergency – dial – 311
Emergency – dial – 911
Social Service – dial 211 (www.211.org)

***Disclaimer: The information provided is intended to furnish general information based on the need of a new immigrant to seek jobs and other details for a smooth transition to the U.S.A. The information provided is not intended to constitute legal, medical, or financial advice and is not a guarantee of service. **These sites may contain links to third-party content, which CMTC Church and its members are not liable.