IDHS: MR# 10.17: Removes Eligibility Time Limits for Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants

As a result of a Federal Law change on 12/19/09, Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants are no longer limited to 6 or 8 months of eligibility.

Effective immediately, Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants qualify for cash, medical and SNAP benefits to the same extent as refugees, provided that all other program eligibility requirements are met.

Answer AIS questions for Special Immigrant applicants as if they were Refugees.

MR# 10.17: Removes Eligibility Time Limits for Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants

MR# 10.17: Removes Eligibility Time Limits for Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants

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