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Page 11 of 11 Alien Group Description honorably discharged veteran whose discharge is not because of immigration status (includes spouse, surviving spouse if not married, and unmarried dependent children). A discharge “Under Honorable Conditions”, which is not the same as an honorable discharge, does not meet this requirement. Parolees Paroled into the U.S. under §212(d)(5) of the INA for a period of at least 1 year. Refugees Refugees admitted to the U.S. under §207 of the INA. Victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and certain family members Victims under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and family members granted derivative T nonimmigrant status. Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.