AFS Policy: Refugee

Refugee – any person who is outside of his or her country of nationality who is unable or unwilling to return to that county because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution.  The persecution must be based on the alien’s race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.  Policy regarding this term is located at:

  • Child Care Subsidy: 
  • Refugee Resettlement:
  • Public Assistance Procedures (Refugee Medical):
  • SNAP: 
  • SoonerCare (Medicaid)[ABD & OE]: 
    • 317:35-5-2. Categorically related programs;
    • 317:35-5-25. Citizenship/alien status and identity verification requirements; and
    • 317:35-5-63. Agency responsible for determination of eligibility.
  • TANF: 
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