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Chapter 2: Household Composition 7 5) Mixed Household Defined: A mixed household is where you have citizens, eligible aliens, and ineligible aliens all within the same household. Mixed households are eligible for assistance. Only citizens and eligible aliens are counted as actual HH members.

(Q) Verification of Permanent Lawful Alien Status Lawfully admitted aliens with permanent residence must present documents showing they have been so classified from Immigration and Naturalization (INS). Alien status is normally verified through annotations made by INS on Forms I-94, I-151, I-551, Passport, G-641, or I-688. An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is not proof of eligibility. If the INS document does not clearly indicate the alien’s eligible or ineligible status, the SAVE process must be utilized – see SAVE instructions below. The following INS documents with reference to Sections for the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) will identify eligibility: 1) Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence: a. INS Form I-94 annotated with codes AM1, AM2, or AM3 (Amerasian immigrants) or b. INS Form I-551 or I-151 (Resident Alien card) c. If the individual was admitted under Section 249 and entered after 01-01-72, no eligibility exists. d. American Indians born in Canada are Canadian citizens however the Jay Treaty of 1974 granted them lawful permanent residence status if they possess at least 50% of blood of the American Indian Race. e. Verification may be obtained from birth records, affidavits from tribal officials, INS Form I-181 or I-551, or other acceptable documentation. 2) Refugee: a. INS Form I-94 showing entry as refugee under Section 207 and date of entry into the US; or b. INS Form I-688B annotated 274a.12(a)(3); or c. INS Form I-766 annotated A3; or d. INS Form I-571; or e. INS Form I-551 or I-151 annotated with codes RE- 6, RE-7, RE-8, or RE-9. 3) Asylee: a. INS Form I-94 showing grant of aslyum under Section 208; or b. Grant letter from Asylum Office of the INS; or c. INS Form I-688B annotated 274.a12(a)(5); or d. INS Form I-766 annotated A5. 4) Deportation Withheld: a. Order from Immigration Judge showing deportation withheld under Section 243(h) or 241(b)(3); or