Cash assistance & EA (immig. elig.)

01/09/2012 DTA

This Operations Memo:advises staff about the TPS (Temporary Protected Status) extensions for the countries of Honduras, Nicaragua and Sudan;advises staff about the designation of TPS for the Repu Read More

10/01/2011 DTA

Q. When do I request verification of U.S. citizenship?A. Verification of citizenship is required for SNAP and TAFDC clients only when the information isquestionable. Read More

06/15/2011 DTA

DHS has extended the Temporary Protected Status designation and redesignated Haiti for TPS for 18 months from July 23, 2011 through January 22, 2013.  This memo advises staff about the extension Read More

04/29/2011 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) recently published a new fact sheet on Public Charge that further clarifies what public benefits are not subject to a public charge determination. Read More

04/30/2010 DTA

OverviewIn January 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), following the January 12, 2010 Haiti earthquake. Read More

03/16/2010 DTA

Overview Field Operations Memo 2009-36 advised TAO staff about Federal legislation that allowed Iraqi and Afghan noncitizens with special immigrant status eligibility for certain public assistance Read More

03/01/2011 MLRI

A chart summarizing whether people in a variety of immigration statuses are eligible for Food Stamps/SNAP, EAEDC, TAFDC or SSI. Read More

12/09/2008 DTA

Due to TAFDC funding changes and the expansion of categorical eligibility, DTA has been able to relax and simplify sponsor deeming regulations.  Effective 12/15/2008,there will no longer be spons Read More