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Alien Group Pre-OBBB Eligibility Post-OBBB Eligibility Individuals Granted Asylum Eligible immediately Not eligible Parolees Eligible after a 5-year waiting period Not eligible Certain Afghan Nationals Granted Parole Between July 31, 2021, and September 30, 2023 Eligible immediately Not eligible Certain Ukrainian Nationals Granted Parole Between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2024 Eligible immediately Not eligible LPR Pursuant to Section 249 of the INA6 (8 USC 1259)7 Eligible after a 5-year waiting period See “Post-OBBB Eligibility” for LPR Alien groups in the above chart who are eligible immediately are exempt from meeting the 5-year waiting period outlined in PRWORA. Individuals must meet all other SNAP eligibility requirements, such as income and resource limits.

6 Immigration and Nationality Act. 7 Status acquired after any type of entry into the U.S. prior to January 1, 1972, and maintained continuous residence in the U.S. since entry. See USCIS policy manual for more information. 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.

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Alien Group Pre-OBBB Eligibility Post-OBBB Eligibility Individuals Granted Asylum Eligible immediately Not eligible Parolees Eligible after a 5-year waiting period Not eligible Certain Afghan Nationals Granted Parole Between July 31, 2021, and September 30, 2023 Eligible immediately Not eligible Certain Ukrainian Nationals Granted Parole Between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2024 Eligible immediately Not eligible LPR Pursuant to Section 249 of the INA6 (8 USC 1259)7 Eligible after a 5-year waiting period See “Post-OBBB Eligibility” for LPR Alien groups in the above chart who are eligible immediately are exempt from meeting the 5-year waiting period outlined in PRWORA. Individuals must meet all other SNAP eligibility requirements, such as income and resource limits.

6 Immigration and Nationality Act. 7 Status acquired after any type of entry into the U.S. prior to January 1, 1972, and maintained continuous residence in the U.S. since entry. See USCIS policy manual for more information. 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.