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Refugees are referred to the services of state contracted refugee resettlement agencies upon admission to the United States. The Resettlement Agencies assist refugees in applying for benefits through DFR offices and enrolling refugees in appropriate employment and training programs. 2402.20.20 PAROLEES UNDER SECTION 212(D)(5)

Individuals granted parole into the country under Section 212(d)(5) of the INA are not eligible AG members for SNAP. Parolees were eligible for SNAP consideration prior to enactment of H.R.1 on July 4, 2025.

Individuals who were granted parole under Section 212(d)(5) for at least one year, and who entered the U.S. prior to 8/22/96 are eligible AG members for TANF. Those who enter the U.S. on and after 8/22/96 are not eligible for TANF unless the individuals are veterans or in active military duty. Veterans and military personnel can be eligible for TANF or Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA). (Refer to Section 2402.20.45 concerning veterans and active-duty military.)

Verification is established by viewing INS Form I-94 annotated with a stamp showing granting of parole under Section 212(d)(5) of the INA and a date showing granting of parole for at least 1 year or Form I-766 annotated “C11” or “A4”. 2402.20.25 ASYLEES UNDER SECTION 208

Individuals granted asylum under Section 208 of the INA are not eligible AG members for SNAP. Individuals granted asylum were eligible for SNAP consideration prior to enactment of H.R.1 on July 4, 2025.

Asylees are eligible AG members for TANF or Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA). If the status is granted after the individual’s entry into the U.S., eligibility begins on the date the status was granted (the date status was granted should be considered as the date of entry).

Verification of the asylee status includes INS Form I-94 annotated with a stamp showing granting of asylum under Section 208 of the INA or a grant letter from the Asylum Office of the INS. Form I-766 annotated "A5" indicates status as an asylee. The date of the form does not reflect when the status was granted. Request Form I-94, the grant letter, or the person's copy of a court order. Verify with USCIS if none of these are available. 2402.20.30 DEPORTATION WITHHELD UNDER SECTION 243(H)

Individuals who have had deportation withheld by an Immigration Judge under Section 243(h) of the INA are not eligible AG members for SNAP. Individuals who have had deportation withheld were eligible for SNAP consideration prior to enactment of H.R.1 on July 4, 2025.

Individuals with a deportation withheld order are eligible AG members for TANF. An immigrant who has had deportation withheld under this status will have an Order of an Immigration Judge