|
|
|
|
SUBSCRIBE
The leading Copyright |
TO: STATE REFUGEE COORDINATORS SUBJECT: “Cuban and Haitian Entrants”: Eligibility for ORR-Funded Benefits and Services With the recent devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, ORR has received many inquiries about the ORR-funded benefits and services that Haitian nationals might be eligible to receive if they are in the United States. “Cuban and Haitian entrants” are eligible for ORR-funded benefits and services, such as refugee cash and medical assistance and social services. In addition, “Cuban and Haitian entrants” are eligible for Federal public benefits, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, to the same extent as refugees. This State Letter reviews the definition of “Cuban and Haitian entrant” as it applies to Haitian nationals and clarifies the acceptable documentation these individuals may present when they apply for ORR-funded benefits and services. Definition In determining whether someone is a “Cuban and Haitian entrant,” ORR uses the definition in the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980. There are three general categories of individuals who are considered “Cuban and Haitian entrants.” A Haitian national meets the definition of “Cuban and Haitian entrant” if he or she: (1) was granted parole status as a Cuban/Haitian entrant (Status Pending) on or after April 21, 1980 or has been paroled into the United States on or after October 10, 1980; or (2) is the subject of removal, deportation or exclusion proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act and with respect to whom a final, nonappealable, and legally enforceable order of removal, deportation or exclusion has not been entered; or (3) has an application for asylum pending with the Department of Homeland Security and with respect to whom a final, nonappealable, and legally enforceable order of removal, deportation or exclusion has not been entered. Documentation In order to access ORR-funded benefits and services, a Haitian national must provide acceptable documentation showing that he or she meets the definition of “Cuban and Haitian entrant.” The following lists include documents that provide proof of status. (These documents may or may not provide proof of identity or nationality.) Chart 1 A national of Cuba or Haiti who was granted parole status as a Cuban/Haitian entrant (Status Pending) on or after April 21, 1980 or has been paroled into the United States on or after October 10, 1980 , regardless of the status of the individual at the time assistance or services are provided
Chart 2 A national of Cuba or Haiti who is the subject of removal, deportation or exclusion proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and with respect to whom a final, nonappealable, and legally enforceable order of removal, deportation or exclusion has not been entered
Chart 3 A national of Cuba or Haiti who has an application for asylum pending with the Department of Homeland Security and with respect to whom a final, nonappealable, and legally enforceable order of removal, deportation or exclusion has not been entered
Follow @ilwcom Share this page | Bookmark this page The leading immigration law publisher - over 50000 pages of free information!
© Copyright 1995- American Immigration LLC, ILW.COM  |
