CITIZENS OF MICRONESIA, THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, OR PALAU
ISSUE DATE: 03/2026
Citizens of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or Palau are non-immigrants who fall under a special governmental agreement that allows people to live, work, and go to school indefinitely in the United States.
Eligibility |
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Most common examples of Immigration Documentation |
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Likely to be sponsored? | No. |
Category Code - Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Explains a person's current status. | A08 |
Combined Manual Reference | For all other non-immigrants, See 0031.06 (Non-Immigrants). |
PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
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| 08/2024 | SNAP guidance for citizens of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau are immediately eligible for federal benefits without a waiting period. Also added MSA to the list of programs these citizens are eligible to receive. |
| 05/2024 | New section: Explains public benefits eligibility, and other important factors to consider for people who are citizens of these island nations. |
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