[itsoktocry]

In many instances, no. And that's where a lot of the anger and blow back stems from.

[don_neufeld]

This is just factually false.

https://www.nilc.org/resources/overview-immeligfedprograms/

[itsoktocry]

You're right, no one is getting benefits without paperwork, because that's what the rules say, and no one would break rules.

[celsoazevedo]

It would be interesting to see how that works. Even here in Europe where we usually have a strong(er) social net, the state wouldn't give me a benefit without going through a process requiring documents to prove who I am, my nationality, etc.

There are food banks and stuff like that, but that's usually from charities.

[kdmtctl]

They are not receiving any benefits. They are not legal literally. Work for cash. No safety net except peers who are often abusive. There are lot of this in EU, just not this visible.

[don_neufeld]

Parent comment is talking about working “under the table”, receiving cash off the books for work done. Not government benefits.