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945 Chapter 6:Non-citizens • Section 1: Introduction (07/2026) Immigration status Typical documents SNAP TANF/ TA-DVS REF/ REFM Medical under age 19 Medical age 19 and over An American Indian born in Canada - section 289 of the INA (50%) • Form I-551 with code 513, S1-3, or S-13 • Temporary I-551 with code 513, S1-3, or S-13 in a Canadian passport • Form I-94 with code 513, S1-3, or S-13 • Evidence of birth in Canada and a document indicating the percentage of American Indian blood Yes YES NO YES YES NOTE: Documents indicating the percentage of American Indian blood include a birth certificate issued by the Canadian reservation, a Blood Quantum Letter, card, or other record issued by the tribe (each tribe provides some type of evidence). The Blood Quantum Letter may use the following verbiage: at least 50% Aboriginal blood, at least 50% Indigenous blood, at least 50% North American Indian blood, or at least 50% American Indian blood. Do not accept a Certificate of Indian Status card (“Band” card) issued by the Canadian Department of Indian Affairs, information from any internet sites, or any other document not directly issued by the individual’s tribe. An enrolled member of an Indian Tribe - section 4(e) of the Indian Self- Determination Education Act • Membership card or other tribal document demonstrating (i.e., tribal card), membership in U.S. federally recognized Indian tribe under Section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act and satisfactory evidence of birth outside the U.S. Yes YES NO YES YES