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or An American Indian born outside the U.S. who is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450b(e). COFA Migrant A person who is a citizen of a country in the Compacts of Free Association (COFA)

No additional criteria. See SECTION 7.3.3.1.3 CITIZENS OF THE COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION COUNTRIES for more information. An immigrant admitted under this status may be eligible for Medicaid, without a five-year waiting period, even if their immigration status later changes. 22 Trafficking Victim or their Family Victims of a severe form of trafficking, and their child, spouse, or parent in accordance with 107(b)(1) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-386). See 7.3.3.1.4 VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING for more information. An immigrant admitted under this status may be eligible for Medicaid, without a five-year waiting period, even if their immigration status later changes. 19 Trafficking victim Meet one additional criterion: 1. Have been in a qualifying immigration status for at least five years. 2. Be a child younger than 19 years old. 3. Be younger than 21 years old and reside in an Institution for Mental Diseases. 4. Be pregnant. 5. Have arrived in the U.S. before August 22, 1996, and have been continuously present. 6. Have a military service/connection. Be certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as victim of trafficking (applies to T1 visa holders and others). 19 - Meets one additional criterion or is certified by HHS as a victim of trafficking. Or

21- Five- year waiting period applies. Lawful Permanent Resident An immigrant lawfully admitted for permanent residence under INA 8 USC 1101 et seq. N/A 01 - Five year waiting period applies Or 23 - Five- year waiting