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refugee due to an act of Congress. CONGRESS for more information. Asylee An asylee admitted under INA Section 208. An asylee is a person who seeks asylum and is already present in the U.S. when they request permission to stay. No additional criteria. An immigrant admitted under this status may be eligible for Medicaid, without a five-year waiting period, even if their immigration status later changes. 05 Person Granted Withholding of Removal An immigrant whose deportation is withheld under INA Section 243(h) and such status was granted prior to April 1, 1997, or an immigrant whose removal is withheld under INA Section 241(b)(3) on or after April 1, 1997. No additional criteria. An immigrant admitted under this status may be eligible for Medicaid, without a five-year waiting period, even if their immigration status later changes. 15 Cuban/Haitian Entrant Cuban/Haitian Entrants are defined as certain nationals of Cuba or Haiti who have permission to reside in the U.S. based on humanitarian considerations or under Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (REAA). No additional criteria. See SECTION 7.3.3.1.2 CUBAN/HAITIAN ENTRANTS for more information. The term “Cuban/Haitian Entrant” (CHE) relates to benefit eligibility rather than an immigration status. Individuals who meet the definition of a CHE may be eligible for certain public benefits. 11 Foreign-Born Member of a Tribal Nation An American Indian born in Canada who is at least 50% American Indian by blood, as defined by §289 of the Immigration and Nationality Act No additional criteria. An immigrant admitted under this status may be eligible for Medicaid, without a five-year waiting period, even if their immigration status later changes. 18