Topic: Citizenship
Tips in working with a client in gathering verification of citizenship
What is acceptable verification of identity and citizenship?
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Undocumented alien – is an individual who is not a United States citizen and does not have documents to verify he or she entered the country legally.
Policy Links Regarding SAVE
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 […]
Permanent resident – is an alien who was admitted to the United States, has resided in the United States for a period greater than five years from the date of entry and who was lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: […]
Policy Links Regarding Ineligible Alien
Documentary evidence – information an applicant or recipient must provide to determine program eligibility. Also refer to Verification. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-3.1. Child with disabilities; 340:40-7-4. Identity and Social Security number; 340:40-7-5. Resources, residence, and citizenship; 340:40-7-13. Computation of income. LIHEAP: 340:20-1-11. Income and liquid resources; and 340:20-1-13. […]
Asylee seeking asylum – is an alien who is found to be unable or unwilling to return to his or her country of nationality because of persecution or well-founded fear of persecution. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-5. Resources, residence, and citizenship. SNAP: 340:50-5-67. Citizenship and alien status. SoonerCare (Medicaid)[ABD […]