State Enforcement of the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Non-Citizens
This memorandum provides guidance to states regarding the repayment of SNAP benefits from the sponsors of non-citizens who participate in the program. States are encouraged to request reimbursement if a sponsored non-citizen receives SNAP benefits and clarification is provided on the steps for requesting repayment.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Restated its Longstanding Policy Regarding Public Charge
Letters to various directors of Human Services with attached public charge fact sheet.
Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program
FNS has received several inquiries regarding the eligibility of participants in the Department of Homeland Security's new Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program for SNAP benefits.
SNAP Policy on Non-Citizen Eligibility
Preguntas y Respuestas sobre Elegibilidad Categórica y Vehículos
Preguntas y Respuestas sobre Elegibilidad Categórica y Vehículos
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Guidance on Non-Citizen Eligibility
Information on Non-Citizen SNAP eligibility.
Clarification on SNAP Eligibility for Haitians granted Temporary Protected Status
Food and Nutrition Service has received multiple inquiries as to whether certain Haitian nationals granted Temporary Protected Status are eligible for SNAP benefits.
Humanitarian Parole Policy for Certain Haitian Orphans
The purpose of this memo is to clarify SNAP eligibility for certain Haitian orphans.
Elimination of the Eight-Month Time Limit for Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants
The new legislation provides that SIVs are eligible for all benefits available to the same extent and for the same period of time as refugees pursuant to Section 207 of the Immigrations and Nationality Act.