An immigration official agrees not to take action on a person’s immigration case for a certain amount of time. That person is allowed to live and work in the United States for the amount of time granted by the immigration official. 

People with Deferred Action AND a valid Employment Authorization Document are eligible for benefits.

Eligibility	MFIP (state-funded) DWP  SNAP if age 50 or over (state-funded food) GA
Most common examples of Immigration Documentation	Employment Authorization Document  Form I-797 Notice of Action granting approval of Deferred Action  Immigration Court document granting Deferred Action
Likely to be sponsored?	No
Category Code - Employment Authorization Document (EAD)  Explains a person's current status.	C14