305.13 Qualified Aliens with Restricted Eligibility Based on Date of Entry into the U.S. (AAM)

305.13 Qualified Aliens with Restricted Eligibility Based on Date of Entry into the U.S. (AAM)

SR 97-43 Dated 12/97 Previous Policy

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The following qualified aliens are EITHER :

· Eligible - if residing in the U.S. on or before 8/22/96; OR

· Ineligible - for 5 years from date of entry into the U.S . , when such entry as noted below occurred on or after 8/23/96:

- lawfully admitted permanent residents regardless of work history;

- conditional entrants;

- parolees; and

- victims of battering or extreme cruelty.

All of the above may be eligible after the 5 year period if all other eligibility criteria are met.

References : He-W 601.01; He-W 601.05; He-W 606.02; He-W 616.02; 8 CFR 1.2; 8 CFR 101.1; 8 CFR 215.1(a); 45 CFR 233.50; 42 USC 1320b-7(d); 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1611-1613; 8 USC 1641

Editorial Revisions Made: 11/2023