Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1996-0012
Memorandum Clarifying Immigrants' Eligibility for Food Stamps
Noncitizens who were receiving food stamps on Aug. 22, 1996, will not lose benefits due to their immigration status until at least April 22, 1997. If, for example, a person moves to another state or has a break in eligibility because of something unrelated to his or her noncitizen status (such as a temporary increase in earnings) and applies again before April 1, 1997, the new noncitizen eligibility requirements would not apply.
10/24/1996
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1996-0011
Letter to State Commissioners on Changes to Immigrants' Food Stamp Certification Requirements
The Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act makes a significant change to implementation of the food stamp eligibility provisions for noncitizens of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
10/02/1996