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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION STATUS Section 120 Page 7

120.3 Qualified Immigrants (continued) a. An immigrant lawfully admitted for permanent residence (LPR) under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA); b. A Cuban or Haitian Entrant (CHE); or c. An individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with a Compact of Free Association (COFA) referred to in section 402(b)(2)(G) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. B. Request documentation of immigration status (see section 120.12 below for more information on verification). C. If supported by documents, conclude that the applicant is a “qualified immigrant.” If the documentation appears to be genuine and related to the individual presenting it, accept the document as conclusive evidence that the applicant is a qualified immigrant. Do not further verify immigration status with USCIS, except through the Systematic Alien Verification Entitlements (SAVE) procedures. D. If you conclude that an applicant is not qualified because the presented document does not appear to be genuine or to relate to the person presenting the document, check with USCIS to verify the information. E. Always verify the applicant’s status before determining that an applicant is not a qualified immigrant. Do not deny benefits without first verifying the applicant’s status. F. Check the status through the USCIS SAVE system. If necessary, initiate secondary procedures by filing with the local USCIS office, a USCIS Form G-845 and its Supplement along with copies of immigration documents provided by the applicant. G. Expired or Absent Documentation a. If an applicant presents an expired document or is unable to present any documentation to verify their immigration status, refer them to the district USCIS office to obtain the documentation. b. In unusual cases involving applicants who are hospitalized, disabled, or can otherwise show good cause for their inability to present the documentation and for whom securing the documentation would REVISED JANUARY 2026