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Does receiving SNAP hurt my immigration status?

Produced by Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
Reviewed June 2023

Most of the time, it is safe to get benefits you and your family are eligible for without it affecting your immigration status. 

For more information, see Understanding Public Charge.

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