Guide for Poles in California — New Practical Resources Page! 📋🇺🇸

NEW RESOURCE: PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR POLES IN CALIFORNIA 📋🇺🇸

We've created a comprehensive, bilingual resources page with essential practical information for every Polish resident in Southern California — from newcomers to long-time residents.

📌 WHAT YOU'LL FIND

🛂 IMMIGRATION & LEGAL STATUS
• Visa types, Green Card process, USCIS info
• Naturalization (N-400) requirements and dual citizenship with Poland
• Free legal aid: LAFLA, CHIRLA, and Polish immigration attorneys
• Warning about "notario" fraud

🏥 HEALTHCARE
• Medi-Cal: FREE health insurance now available to ALL qualifying CA residents regardless of immigration status!
• Covered California marketplace with subsidies
• Emergency care rights (EMTALA) — hospitals MUST treat you
• Mental health resources: 988 crisis line, Polish-speaking therapists

⚖️ WORKERS' RIGHTS
• California minimum wage: $16.50/hour (state), $20/hour (fast food), higher in some cities
• Overtime rules: 1.5x after 8 hours, 2x after 12 hours
• 5 days paid sick leave per year
• Your rights are protected regardless of immigration status!
• Workers' Compensation for workplace injuries

🏠 HOUSING
• Tenant rights: rent control (AB 1482), eviction protections
• Security deposit rules (max 1 month, 21 days to return)
• Section 8 vouchers and housing assistance
• Credit score building tips

🇵🇱 POLISH CONSULATE IN LA
• Address: 12400 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 555, LA 90025
• Phone: (310) 442-8500
• Services: passports, citizenship confirmation, vital records, apostille
• Book appointments at e-konsulat.gov.pl

📞 ESSENTIAL CONTACTS
• Emergency: 911 (Polish interpreters available!)
• Crisis line: 988
• Social services: 211
• USCIS: 1-800-375-5283
• And many more...

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