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311 Certain American Indians Born Abroad Born in Canada living in the United States (U.S.) under §289 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) or non-citizen members of a federally recognized Indian tribe under §4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Eligible immediately Not eligible unless an LPR, then eligible immediately Hmong or Highland Laotian Tribal Members Lawfully residing in the U.S. as a member of a Hmong or Highland Laotian tribe that rendered assistance to U.S. personnel by taking part in a military or rescue operation during the Vietnam era (Aug. 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975). This category includes the spouse (or un-remarried surviving spouse) or unmarried dependent children of these individuals. Eligible immediately Not eligible unless an LPR, then eligible immediately Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants (SIV) Granted special immigrant status under §101(a)(27) of the INA Eligible immediately Not eligible unless an LPR, then eligible immediately