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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION STATUS Section 120 Page 18
120.10 Military Connection (continued) https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/self_service/rapids/https:/ or by notifying the online service to update DEERS at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/. iv. A spouse or child with a discharge certificate (DD Form 214 or equivalent) from active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard and character of discharge “Honorable” has provided acceptable evidence to establish the veteran status of a spouse or parent. If it appears the certificate is altered, further inquiry is needed. If veteran status is claimed, but the spouse or child does not have documentation, refer to the local VA regional office for a determination. 120.11 American Indians Born in Canada American Indians born in Canada to whom the provisions of section 289 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) apply, and members of an Indian tribe as defined in section 4(e), of the Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act are eligible for SNAP. This provision was intended to cover Native Americans who are entitled to cross the U.S. border into Canada or Mexico. 120.12 Verification of Immigration Status A. Verification of immigration status that includes immigration status, date of entry, and date current status was designated is required. B. To verify immigration status, this procedure must be followed: a. Obtain a copy of the immigration status documents that are acceptable for the specified status. b. Run a Systematic Alien Verification for entitlements (SAVE) query using the immigration status document (refer to the SAVE manual for SAVE system instructions). c. If the immigrant does not have a document or it has expired, refer the person to the USCIS. d. If the immigrant has applied for replacement documents, send Form USCIS G-845, Supplement, and a copy of the applicant’s receipt for replacement documents to USCIS. REVISED JANUARY 2026