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ENERGY PROGRAMS UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP

8 Section 175 Change #1-2011 December 1, 2011 2. To initiate additional verification, Refer to EIS Manual, Volume I for instructions (http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/manuals/dma/eis/man/EIS1108.htm).

175.08 DOCUMENTATION

Document on the DSS-8116-I alien verification for each alien household member. Indicate the source and method of verification. Make a copy (if possible) of the document presented as verification of alien status.

175.09 REQUIREMENT TO REPORT ILLEGAL ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES

A. What Evidence Warrants Reporting

Certain specific evidence of illegal presence in the United States must exist before an alien can be reported to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The only specific evidence that can be considered is evidence provided by USCIS or the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), such as a Final Order of Deportation. No other criteria or evidence can or will warrant a referral being made to USCIS.

Declining to provide documentation of immigration status is not a valid reason for referral. The person who declines to present documentation of immigration status will not receive benefits and, therefore, there is no reason to seek further verification of their alien status.

B. Reporting Procedures

Local department of social services (DSS) offices must make a report to the Economic and Family Services Section if it determines that there are non-citizens who are illegally present in the United States, as described above. It is only necessary to send a report to the office when non-citizens who are not legally present in the United States are identified.

Such reports can only be made by the director or designee of the county DSS. Economic and Family Services staff will forward the relevant reports to USCIS. If a report is necessary, it must include the person’s name, address, the reason for the referral, and any other identifying information and be sent to:

NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Social Services Economic and Family Services Section MSC 2420 Raleigh, NC 27699-2420

C. Confidentiality of Citizenship/Alien Status

All rules of confidentiality must be applied in regard to citizenship/alien status. It is a breach of confidentiality to discuss the citizenship/alien status of an individual with employers, landlords, etc.