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BASIC FOOD PROGRAM

Revised April 1, 2008

BASIC FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANTS
How do I process an application for an Iraqi or Afghan Immigrant who was granted Special Immigrant status under section 101(a)(27) of the INA?

·         Follow the steps in the Interview, Process Application Month and Finalize Application chapters.

·         Special Immigrants from Iraq are eligible for Federal assistance for up to eight months from their date of entry into the United States .

·         Special Immigrants from Afghanistan are eligible for Federal assistance for up to six months from their date of entry in the United States.

·         The Special Immigrants will be coded as [RF] – Refugee for the first six or eight months.

·         See EAZ Manual – WAC 388-424-0020 How does my alien status impact my eligibility for the federally funded Washington Basic Food Program benefits?

·         Users must set Alert 451 as a reminder to change the coding on the ALAS screen at the end of the six or eight month eligibility period to allow federal assistance to trickle to state assistance.

1.       On the ALAS screen, take the following steps:

o        In the INS Stat field, change [RF] – Refugee to [PR] –Permanent Resident Under Color of Law.

o        In the Initial INS Stat field, change [RF] – Refugee to [NR] – Not Refugee.

BASIC FOOD PROGRAM
Revised April 1, 2008

BASIC FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANTS How do I process an application for an Iraqi or Afghan Immigrant who was granted Special Immigrant status under section 101(a)(27) of the INA? · Follow the steps in the Interview, Process Application Month and Finalize Application chapters. · Special Immigrants from Iraq are eligible for Federal assistance for up to eight months from their date of entry into the United States . · Special Immigrants from Afghanistan are eligible for Federal assistance for up to six months from their date of entry in the United States. · The Special Immigrants will be coded as [RF] – Refugee for the first six or eight months. · See EAZ Manual – WAC 388-424-0020 How does my alien status impact my eligibility for the federally funded Washington Basic Food Program benefits? · Users must set Alert 451 as a reminder to change the coding on the ALAS screen at the end of the six or eight month eligibility period to allow federal assistance to trickle to state assistance. 1. On the ALAS screen, take the following steps: o In the INS Stat field, change [RF] – Refugee to [PR] –Permanent Resident Under Color of Law. o In the Initial INS Stat field, change [RF] – Refugee to [NR] – Not Refugee.

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