Guide: Updated Afghan Eligibility for Selected Benefits Based on Immigration Status: In Brief
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Updated Afghan Eligibility for Selected Benefits Based on Immigration Status: In Brief
Guide: Updated Afghan Eligibility for Selected Benefits Based on Immigration Status: In Brief
This resource, created by the Congressional Research Service, gives an update to the Afghan eligibility for selected benefits, including:
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Refugee Benefits include Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA), and Refugee Support Services.
It also discusses work authorization and prescribed path to legal permanent resident (LPR) status.
Topic(s): Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Adjustment of Status, Program Eligibility
Population(s): Afghan Newcomers
Resource Type: Guide
Date: January 25, 2023
Language(s): English
Target Audience(s): Newcomer, Service Provider
Author(s): Congressional Research Service
Language(s): English
Target Audience(s): Newcomer, Service Provider
Author(s): Congressional Research Service
