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■ TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 435.1 Conditions for a Battered Non-Citizen to be Eligible (toc) Review the Non-citizen Program Eligibility Chart in to determine if the person is a “qualified” or “non­ qualified” non-citizen. They may be subject to a five-year bar on the receipt of benefits depending upon the date they entered the U.S. and the program(s) for which they are applying. Effective March 1, 2006, battered non-citizens Once the five-year bar is served, evaluate who entered the U.S. on or after August 22, 1996 eligibility for SNAP. and have not served a five-year bar will only receive state funded (MOE) TANF cash assistance. For TANF cash eligibility only, if a battered non- citizen does not meet the requirements for any other eligible non-citizen category, they must meet the following conditions to receive state funded (MOE) TANF, cash assistance. 1. There must be a substantial connection between the battery or cruelty and the need for benefits to be provided. 2. They must have been granted Lawful Permanent Resident Status (LPR) under the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) or have a petition for LPR status pending which sets forth a prima facie case under VAWA. Individuals who set forth a prima facie case will receive a “Notice of Prima Facie Case” to document their “qualified non-citizen” status for public benefits. The notice is valid until USCIS has made a decision on the petition. Although there will be an expiration date on the notice, the individual may file for an extension if USCIS has not made their decision by the expiration date. Once the five-year bar has been served, State funded (MOE) TANF cases must be transferred to federal TANF, if eligible. A-435.1 CITIZENSHIP Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 01 May 26 MTL 06/26 Conditions for a Battered Non-Citizen to be Eligible