Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2008-0063
SNAP - Extension for Afghani Special Immigrants
FNS guidance of March 20, 2008 provided that the eligibility of Afghani Special Immigrants was in effect through Sept. 30, 2008 under The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008.
12/12/2008
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2008-0006
FSP – Guidance on Iraqi and Afghani Special Immigrants
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 granted Iraqi and Afghan aliens special immigrant status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Individuals and family members granted this special immigrant status are eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits the same as refugees admitted under the INA, except the period of eligibility cannot exceed six months.
01/24/2008