Documentation/Verification of Citizenship 400-19-45-40-45

(Revised 7/1/12 ML #3334)

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Eligibility for TANF is determined primarily by information supplied by the applicant/recipient.  Certain aspects of eligibility must be supported by conclusive, documenting evidence. Following are suggested records which may be available to verify citizenship and/or alien status:

1. US Citizenship
2. Birth Certificate/Hospital Birth Certificate if signed by attending physician
3. Vital Records Interface
4. Immigration Papers
5. Naturalization Paper
6. Third Party Query (TPQY) - 'Verified with positive citizenship' or 'Verified with positive citizenship; Deceased' Citizenship Verification Code for Medicaid.

   Note: A screen print of the response must be placed in the case file, and the TANF Verification Code 'Interface' must be entered in the automated computer system.

2.  Refugee

3. USCIS Form I-94 showing entry as refugee under Section 207 of the INA and date of entry into U.S. (The arrival date is the date used to determine entry date.); or
4. USCIS Form I-688B annotated 274a.12(a)(3) (The arrival date is the date used to determine entry date.); or
5. USCIS Form I-766 with code A3; or
6. USCIS Form I-571; or
7. USCIS Form I-551 or I-151 with codes RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE6, RE7, RE8, RE8b, RE9, IC6 or IC7. (These codes show the individual's status was changed from refugee to lawful permanent resident.)

3. Victim of Human Trafficking

• "T" visa or Certification Document from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (victim);
• I-94 or passport containing nonimmigrant visa;
• I-688B or I-766 or other INS document indicating nonimmigrant status;
• Any verification from the INS or other authoritative document

These documents may have one of the following codes:

• Non Immigrant Code of:
  • “T-1” (Victim)
  • “T-2” (Spouse of Victim) or
  • “T-3 (Child of Victim)
• Immigrant Code of:
  • ST6 (Victim)
  • ST7 (Spouse of Victim); OR
  • ST8 (Child of Victim)

4. Asylee
5. USCIS Form I-94 showing grant of asylum under section 208 (The arrival date is usually the date of designated status.); or
6. USCIS Form I-766 annotated A5; or
7. Grant letter from Asylum Office of the USCIS; or
8. Order from immigration judge granting asylum; or
9. USCIS Form I-688B annotated 274.a12(a)(5) (The arrival date is usually the date of designated status.); or
10. USCIS Form I-766 with code A5; or
11. USCIS Form I-551 or
12. USCIS Form I-151 with codes AS6, AS7, AS8, or AS9. (These codes show the individual's status was changed from asylee to lawful permanent resident.)

5.  Deportation
6. Individuals whose deportation has been withheld should have a court order. The date of the court order is the designated status date.
7. Immigration Judge order showing deportation withheld under section 243(h) or 241(b)(3) of the INA & date of grant; or
8. USCIS Form I-688B annotated 274a.12(a)(10); or
9. USCIS Form I-766 with code A10.

6. Conditional Entrant
7. USCIS Form I-94 showing admission under section 203(a)(7) Refugee-Conditional Entry in effect prior to 04/01/1980; or
8. USCIS Form I-688B annotated 274a.12(a)(3); or
9. USCIS Form I-766 annotated A3; or
10. USCIS Form I-551 with code R86; or
11. USCIS Form I-151 with code R86. (This code shows the individual's status was changed to lawful permanent resident.)

7. Cuban/Haitian Entrant
8. USCIS Form I-551 with code CU6, CU7, or CH7 (These codes show the individual's status was changed to lawful permanent resident.)
9. USCIS Form I-94 with code CU6 or CU7, or stamped Cuban/Haitian Entrant under Section 212(d)(5) of the INA (The arrival date is usually the date of designated status.)
10. Unexpired temporary I-551 stamp in foreign passport or
11. USCIS Form I-94 indicating the person was paroled into the US on or after 1/12/2010.

8. Amerasian Entrant
9. USCIS Form I-551 with code AM6, AM7, or AM8 (These codes show the individual's status was changed to lawful permanent resident.)
10. USCIS Form I-94 with code AM1, AM2, or AM3 (The arrival date is usually the date of designated status.)
11. Unexpired temporary I-551 stamp in foreign passport.

9. Hmong or Highland Laotian -- States tribe meets Vietnam era involvement and has:
10. USCIS Form I-94 showing entry as refugee under Section 207 of INA and date of entry into the U.S.; or
11. USCIS Form I-151 unless form is marked as admitted under Section 249 & entered after 01-01-72; or
12. USCIS Form I-551 unless form is marked as admitted under Section 249 & entered after 01-01-72; or
13. On master list located in State Office.

10.  Lawfully Admitted for Residence
    • Any INS document indicating individual has approval to reside in U.S. (does not have to be permanent authorization).

11. Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence
12. USCIS Form I-551 or I-151 (Resident Alien card).
13. If the individual was admitted under Section 249 and entered after January 1, 1972, no eligibility exists.  
14. Any status code on the I-551 is acceptable unless the I-551 is annotated with IB6, IB7, IB8 and the individual does not meet battered alien criteria.
15. Unexpired Temporary I-551 stamp in foreign passport or on the I-94 form also verifies the individual is admitted for lawful permanent residence.

12. Parolee
13. USCIS Form I-94 stating admission under section 212(d)(5) of the INA.

13. Battered spouse or child
14. USCIS Form I-551 annotated with IB6, IB7, IB8; or
15. Other INS documentation of battered status – contact State Office for clarification.

14. American Indians - Verification of 50% American Indian blood
15. Enrollment documents, birth records, affidavits from tribal officials, USCIS Form I-181 or I-551 annotated with KIC, KIP or S13 or other acceptable documents can be used as verification of 50% American Indian Blood.
16. A Blood Quantum Letter containing information from the individual’s Band, Tribe, Nation stating the individual’s blood quantum, which must be at least 50% aboriginal blood can also be used as verification of 50% American Indian blood. The document may contain the following verbiage:

• . . . at least 50% Aboriginal blood
• . . . at least 50% Indigenous blood
• . . . at least 50% North American Indian blood
• . . . at least 50% American Indian blood

Note: The Blood Quantum Letter can be used to show that an individual possesses at least 50% blood of the American Indian Race, but cannot be used to show that an individual does not possess at least 50% blood of the American Indian Race when the parents are enrolled in different Bands, Tribes, or Nations. If the letter does not show an individual possesses at least 50% blood of the American Indian Race, verification should be obtained from the Band, Tribe, or Nation where the other parent is enrolled.

15. Iraqi and Afghani Special Immigrants
16. Iraqi passport with immigrant visa stamp noting the individual has been admitted under IV (Immigrant Visa) Category SQ1,SQ2, SQ3, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stamp or notation on passport or I-94 showing date of entry; or
17. DHS Form I-551 (“green card”) showing Iraqi nationality or Iraqi passport, with an IV (Immigrant Visa) code of SQ6 SQ7, SQ9.
18. Afghan passport with an immigrant visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under IV (Immigrant Visa) Category SQ1, SI1, SQ2, SI2, SQ3, SI3; or
19. DHS Form I-551 (“green card”) showing Afghan nationality or Afghan passport, with an IV (Immigrant Visa) code of SQ6, SI6, SQ7, SI7, SQ9 or SI9.