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(c) The county agency shall consult with sponsors and/or the resettling agency about the possibility of contributions. Cash assistance to the client shall be considered as unearned income (see N.J.A.C. 10:90-10.4(b)); however, the income and resources of the sponsors themselves shall not be considered. No resources which are in fact not available to the refugee shall be considered in determining eligibility. This includes resources in the refugee's native land owned by the refugee or a responsible relative. (d) Refugee cases that are considered WFNJ/GA type cases are subject to the work and training requirements detailed in (d)1 through 3 below: 1. All refugees who are not exempt from the work requirements (see (i)l below) shall be referred to the initial resettlement agency for employment services via the WFNJ- 54, Refugee Program Interagency Referral. The resettlement agency should be identified on the I-94 card that also identifies the applicant as a refugee. If the agency is not identified on the card, the CSSA' shall ask the refugee who resettled them. Referral shall be made to that agency. When the CSSA is unable to determine who resettled the client or if there is no refugee-specific employment provider in the county, then the CSSA shall select an agency that they feel will best meet the client's needs. 2. All employable refugees shall accept appropriate work or training opportunities. The job or training assignment shall be related to the physical and mental capability of the individual to perform the task on a regular basis. Any claim of adverse affect to physical or mental health shall be based on an adequate medical testimony from a physician or licensed or certified psychologist indicating that participation would impair the individual's physical or mental health. Cost of obtaining such medical evidence is an allowable 100 percent reimbursable cost to the county agency. i. The total daily commuting time to and from home shall not exceed two hours. If a greater distance or time is generally accepted in the community, then the round trip commuting time shall not exceed community standards. Round trip time shall not include the time needed to transport a child to and from a child care facility. 3. In the instance of a refugee who is employed and receiving public assistance, the county agency shall require part-time training, such as English language instruction or skill training, if available, and determined appropriate, if the refugee is employed part- time (less than 100 hours per month), as a condition for continued receipt of assistance. Additionally, the county agency shall encourage, but not require, part-time English language instruction or skill training if the refugee is employed full-time (100 or more hours per month). (e) Provisions relating to refugees attending school are as follows: 1. A full-time student age 18 shall be eligible for assistance if the student is reasonably expected to complete a program of secondary school (or the equivalent level of vocational or technical training) before attaining age 19. 2. A refugee of any age who is otherwise eligible shall not be denied cash assistance while enrolled and participating in a full-time training program which is approved by