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Request the AG obtain evidence to credit the qualifying quarters. Evidence may include, but not be limited to: Form W-2 and W-2c, employer prepared statements, IRS copy of tax returns, union records, pay envelopes, vouchers, and individual personal records.
When verification is obtained and submitted by the AG, contact the Help Desk with the information for assistance in determining the number of qualifying quarters that can be credited.
Since 97 percent of all employment is now covered under the Social Security Act, these instances of non-covered employment should be rare. 2402.20.10 CONDITIONAL ENTRANT REFUGEE
Section 203(a) (7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) in effect before April 1, 1980, provides conditional entrant refugee status for persons who, because of persecution or fear of persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion, have fled from a Communist or Communist-dominated country or from the area of the Middle East or who are refugees from natural catastrophes. (Section 203(a) (7) of the INA was replaced by Section 207 effective April 1, 1980.)
Conditional entrant refugees are not eligible AG members for SNAP. Conditional entrant refugees were eligible for SNAP consideration prior to enactment of H.R.1 on July 4, 2025.
Individuals with this status are eligible AG members for TANF or Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA). (Note: a person entering the U.S. on and after 8/22/96 will not be given this INS status since it is no longer in effect.)
Verification is established by viewing INS Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, bearing the stamped legend "Refugee - CONDITIONAL ENTRY" and citing the section of the INA under which the individuals were admitted. 2402.20.15 REFUGEE UNDER SECTION 207
Individuals admitted as refugees under Section 207 of the INA are eligible AG members for TANF or Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA). Refugees usually adjust to Lawful Permanent Resident status after 12 months in the U.S.
Refugees are not eligible AG members for SNAP. Refugees were eligible for SNAP consideration prior to enactment of H.R.1 on July 4, 2025.
Refugees will have INS Form I-94 annotated with a stamp showing entry as refugee under Section 207 and date of entry, or I-766 annotated "A3". INS Form I-571 also indicates status as a refugee but does not reflect the date of admission. If Form I-94 is not available, verification must be obtained from the USCIS.