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I TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 640.6.1 Verification of Sponsor Information The eligible sponsored non-citizen is responsible for obtaining all needed verification of the sponsor and/or the sponsor’s spouse’s income and resources. When verification is not submitted as requested: • The entire household is ineligible. • The non-citizen will be considered an ineligible non-citizen household member and will be disqualified. The income and resources of the sponsor and the sponsor’s spouse will not be included in the eligibility determination for the remaining non-sponsored household members. 640.6.2 Indigent Determinations If the non-citizen is determined to be indigent, the only amount that the agency can deem is the amount actually provided for the period beginning on the date of such determination and ending 12 months after this date. The indigent determination may be renewed for 12-month periods. Upon the determination of indigent status, the case manager MUST mail notification to the USCIS using Form 2444-EE, Indigent Notification to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), including the names of the sponsor and the sponsored non-citizen involved to the address below: Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20529 All individuals evaluated for indigent status must be informed of and consent to the notification to the USCIS and possible repercussions including repayment of TANF and SNAP benefits by the legal sponsor. If the sponsored non-citizen will not consent to the USCIS notification, the entire household is ineligible for benefits. If the sponsored non-citizen will not consent to the USCIS notification, disqualify the individual as an ineligible non-citizen and approve any other eligible household members for SNAP benefits. A-640.6.1 BUDGETING Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 11 Aug 25 MTL 10/25 Verification of Sponsor Information