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For Active Military: Active duty, retiree, or reservist IDs are acceptable, as well as military dependent IDs. If none of the required forms are available, contact THDA for verification assistance.
2.4 Citizenship/Qualified Alien Verification Federal Requirements Alien status must be verified for all household members who are not U.S. citizens. Federal law requires that every household member receiving Energy Assistance must be either: 1. A United States citizen; or 2. An alien in a qualified immigration status. 3. Certificate of Naturalization (DHS Forms N-550 or N-570). 4. Certification of U.S. Citizenship (DHS Forms N-560 or N-561). 5. Certification of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240 or FS-545). 6. U.S. Citizen Identification Card (Form I-197) 7. Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551) 8. Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94) 9. Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688) 10. Or other proof of Qualified Alien status as provided by the Department of Homeland Security. Note: Some of the above forms (e.g., Arrival- Departure Record (Form I-94) may prove lawful entry but do not prove intent to establish permanent residency. See the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis Any household member who does not meet either of these criteria is not counted toward household size for Energy Assistance purposes; however, their income must still be included when calculating total household income. This creates what is commonly known as a mixed- status household. Social Security Number (SSN) Policy THDA policy mandates that each individual served with LIHEAP funds—except children under the age of 1—must provide documentation of their Social Security Number (SSN). An Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) is not acceptable for SSN verification. For children under 1 year of age claimed as U.S. citizens, documentation from Section 2.1 of this Manual must be provided. Acceptable SSN verification includes: