PEOPLE WHO ARE UNDOCUMENTED
ISSUE DATE: 08/2024
Undocumented people are non-citizens who are living in the United States but do not have immigration documentation that grants them lawful permission to be in the United States.
This includes:
● | People who do not have a current immigration status |
● | People who once had an immigration status and it has expired and they do not have a new immigration status, |
● | People who once had an immigration status but lost it, or |
● | People who have a final order of removal from the United States. |
This does not include People whose Deportation has been Withheld or People who have Withholding of Removal. See 0031.12 (Withholding of Removal/Deportation Withheld).
Eligibility | No eligibility for cash or food. Refer applicants for food assistance from local food shelves. Some undocumented non-citizens may meet eligibility criteria for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). See 0029.07.09 (Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program). |
Most common examples of Immigration Documentation |
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Likely to be sponsored? | No. |
Category Code - Lawful Permanent Resident Card
| People who are Undocumented are not Lawful Permanent Residents. |
Category Code - Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
| People who are Undocumented may have an expired EAD. |
PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 05/2024 | New section: Explains this immigration situation, public benefits eligibility, and other important factors to consider. |
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