Soviet Jewish Refugees 415-20-10-52

(Revised 10/00 ML #2629)

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Approximately 8,000 Soviet Jewish refugees will be sponsored admission to the United States by the Council of Jewish Federations and the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. These sponsors are responsible for ensuring that these refugees "do not require or financially qualify for publicly funded cash, medical or food stamp assistance" for two years after their admission to the U.S., or until they attain lawful permanent resident status, whichever comes first.

 

The I-94 card for these individuals will be stamped, "This refugee is sponsored by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society and (name of local Jewish organization). Private resources are available. If public assistance is sought, please call (name of local agency) at (phone numbers)."

 

Prior to denying an application please call the number indicated on the I-94 card and inform the sponsor of the need request. If the sponsor is unable to meet the need please contact the LIHEAP administrator for the North Dakota Department of Human Services prior to taking action on the application.