Apply for the NYS Excluded Workers Fund

Written By Jay Dalal

Update: The application is now open as of August 3, 2021. Visit dol.ny.gov/EWF to apply and learn more. See our latest resources on our COVID-19 page.

____________________

Undocumented people living in New York may apply for benefits through the Excluded Workers Fund. This fund will provide a one-time payment for help with income that was lost between March 27, 2020 to April 1, 2021.

Eligible workers will receive one of two tiers of benefits:

  • Tier 1: $15,600 pre-taxes. 

  • Tier 2: $3,200 pre-taxes. Workers ineligible for Tier 1 can qualify for this tier.

2.png
Jay Dalal
Previous

Apply to Youth Empowerment Program 2021 by July 16
Next

Newsletter: May 27, 2021