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N.J.A.C. 10:90-2.10 This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the New Jersey Register, Vol. 56 No. 24, December 16, 2024

NJ - New Jersey Administrative Code > TITLE 10. HUMAN SERVICES > CHAPTER 90. WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER 2. NON-FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

§ 10:90-2.10 WFNJ TANF/GA citizenship/eligibility requirements

(a) Only those persons who are United States citizens, or eligible aliens shall be eligible for WFNJ TANF/GA benefits. In addition, for WFNJ/GA eligibility purposes only, those persons permanently residing in the United States under color of law as of August 21, 1996 are considered eligible for WFNJ/GA benefits. 1. Eligible alien means an alien as defined in the provisions of section 431 of Title IV of Federal Public law 104-193 pursuant to section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (42 U.S.C. §§ 601 and 602). (b) The following individuals are considered to be eligible aliens: 1. An alien present in the United States prior to August 22, 1996, and who is: i. A lawful permanent resident; ii. A refugee, pursuant to section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act; iii. An asylee pursuant to section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act; iv. An alien who has had deportation withheld pursuant to section 241(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. §§ 1101 et seq.); v. An alien who has been granted parole for at least one year by the Immigration and Naturalization Service pursuant to section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; vi. An alien granted conditional entry pursuant to section 203(a)(7) of the immigration laws in effect before April 1, 1980; vii. An alien who is honorably discharged or on active duty in the United States armed forces and his or her spouse and the unmarried dependent children of the alien or spouse; viii. An alien who is a Cuban or Haitian entrant as defined in Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980;