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NON-CITIZEN QUARTERS OF WORK CALCULATION National Average Wage Index Needed to Earn One Quarter of Coverage YEAR AMOUNT OF EARNINGS YEAR AMOUNT OF EARNINGS 1975 $50 1995 630 1976 50 1996 640 1977 50 1997 670 1978 250 1998 700 1979 260 1999 740 1980 290 2000 780 1981 310 2001 830 Victims of Severe Trafficking and Certain Family Members Eligible immediately Not eligible unless an LAPR, then eligible immediately Refugees Eligible immediately Not eligible unless an LAPR, then eligible immediately Individuals Granted Asylum Eligible immediately Not eligible unless an LAPR, then eligible immediately Parolees Eligible after a 5-year waiting period Not eligible unless an LAPR, then eligible immediately Certain Afghan Nationals Granted Parole Between July 31, 2021, and September 30, 2023 Eligible immediately Not eligible unless an LAPR, then eligible immediately Certain Ukrainian Nationals Granted Parole Between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2024 Eligible immediately Not eligible unless an LAPR, then eligible immediately LAPR Pursuant to Section 249 of the INA (8 USC 1259) Eligible after a 5-year waiting period See “Post-OBBB Eligibility” for LAPR