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■ TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 431.2 Absence of Proof of Immigration Status (toc) If a required non-citizen household member is unwilling to provide proof of their immigration/non-citizen status the entire household will be denied. Exception: If documentation was not requested at least ten (10) days prior to the case processing deadline and the non-citizen is otherwise eligible, assistance is approved without proof of immigration status. If the member fails to provide proof after approval, the entire case is terminated. If a required non-citizen household member is unwilling or unable to provide proof of their immigration/non-citizen status they will be considered an ineligible non-citizen. The remaining members may be approved if they meet all eligibility requirements. Exception: If documentation was not requested at least ten (10) days prior to the case processing deadline and the non-citizen is otherwise eligible, assistance is approved without proof of immigration status. If the member fails to provide proof after approval, the individual member is removed from the case. 432 VERIFYING NON-CITIZEN STATUS USING THE SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION TO ENTITLEMENTS (SAVE) SYSTEM (toc) The method of verifying non-citizen status is through the Department of Homeland Security SAVE system. The SAVE system shows the date of adjustment rather than the date the individual entered the USA. If the individual claims an earlier date of entry into the USA, they must provide proof. Enter the individual’s name (last, first, middle initial), date of birth, and “alien number or immigration document number”, along with any other known pertinent information, and the system will verify non-citizen status or citizenship. If you need additional information, please refer to the tutorial in the SAVE system. Verification of non-citizen status must be completed during the eligibility interview and/or application review. If verification cannot be obtained through the initial request, “Additional Verification” needs to be submitted to USCIS. A query based on additional information including USCIS documents obtained during the interview may be submitted when the applicant’s immigration status could not be verified during the initial verification process. A-431.2 CITIZENSHIP Absence of Proof of Immigration Status Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 01 May 26 MTL 06/26