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• Are admitted to the United States as an Amerasian immigrant • Are certain American Indians born abroad • Are certain Hmong or Highland Laotian tribal members Cuban and Haitian Entrants (CHE) Eligible Eligible Compacts of Free Association (COFA) Citizens Eligible Eligible Children Under Age 18 in SNAP- Eligible Alien Group Eligible Eligible LPRs with 40 Qualifying Work Quarters Eligible Eligible An individual in a SNAP-eligible alien group who is Blind or Disabled Eligible Eligible An individual in a SNAP-eligible alien group Lawfully Residing in the U.S. and was 65 or older on August 22, 1996 Eligible Eligible An individual in a SNAP-eligible alien group who has a military connection Eligible Eligible Deportation Withheld Eligible Not Eligible Amerasians Eligible Eligible Certain American Indians Born Abroad Eligible Not Eligible unless an LPR Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants (SIV) Eligible Eligible after a 5-year waiting period, as long as they meet all other SNAP financial and non- financial eligibility requirements. LPRs may still be eligible for SNAP without a waiting period if they meet one or more of the following conditions: • Are under 18 years old • Have 40 qualifying work quarters • Are blind or disabled • Were lawfully residing in the U.S. and 65 or older on August 22, 1996 • Have a U.S. military connection • Are admitted to the United States as an Amerasian immigrant • Are certain American Indians born abroad • Are certain Hmong or Highland Laotian tribal members