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OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CITZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION STATUS

“SPECIAL NON-IMMIGRANT”

Holders of the S (Visa codes S-5, S-6 and S-7) or U visas (Visa codes U-1, U-2, U-3, and U-4) are considered PRUCOL and, if otherwise eligible, may receive Medicaid, FHPlus or CHPlus.

The S visa status is given to aliens who assist U.S. law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities. S visa holders are allowed to adjust status to permanent resident under Section 245(j) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The U visa status is given to aliens who are victims and/or witnesses of certain crimes who are assisting an investigation or prosecution. This status allows the non-immigrant to remain in the U.S. and to work. After three years in this status, a U status holder can apply to adjust their status.

With respect to the U visa status, the USCIS has directed that individuals who satisfactorily demonstrate to USCIS that they are eligible for a U visa are to be granted Deferred Action status. As such, holders of U visas are to be considered PRUCOL and, if otherwise eligible, may receive Medicaid, FHPlus or CHPlus. MRG