55 Pa. Code Chapter 149. Citizenship And Alienage

Pennsylvania Code

CHAPTER 149. CITIZENSHIP AND ALIENAGE

CITIZENSHIP AND ALIENAGE PROVISIONS FOR AFDC

Sec.

149.23.    Requirements.
149.24.    Procedures.
149.73.    [Reserved].
149.74.    [Reserved].
149.83.    [Reserved].
149.84.    [Reserved].
Cross References

   This chapter cited in 55 Pa. Code §  140.21 (relating to conditions of eligibility); 55 Pa. Code §  140.141 (relating to presumptive eligibility); 55 Pa. Code §  140.221 (relating to conditions of eligibility); 55 Pa. Code §  140.421 (relating to conditions of eligibility); 55 Pa. Code §  141.41 (relating to policy); 55 Pa. Code §  141.61 (relating to policy); 55 Pa. Code §  141.71 (relating to policy); and 55 Pa. Code §  141.81 (relating to eligibility policy for Medically Needy Only).
CITIZENSHIP AND ALIENAGE PROVISIONS FOR AFDC

§ 149.23. Requirements.

A person who is not a citizen of the United States is not eligible for AFDC unless he is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise permanently residing in the United States under provisions of law.

Cross References

   This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §  108.7 (relating to requirements subject to waiver).
§ 149.24. Procedures.

(a)  Establishing citizenship. The statement of the client that the client is a citizen of the United States will be acceptable verification unless there is other information which indicates the contrary. Once United States citizenship is established, it will not be necessary to verify this item again.
(b)  Establishing alien status. The procedures for establishing alien status will be as follows:
   (1)  The status of an alien will be established when the individual presents a current alien registration card or other written evidence from the United States Department of Immigration and Naturalization indicating that the client is legally residing in the country and not for a temporary purpose.
   (2)  If documentation is not immediately available, the statement of the client that he is lawfully residing in the country will be accepted, pending verification with the Federal Immigration Authorities. The offices of the two Immigration and Naturalization Services in this Commonwealth are as follows:
United States Immigration and Naturalization Services
Pittsburgh Office 2130 Federal Building 1000 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222Philadelphia Office 601 Market Street Room 1321 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
   (3) Once alien status has been verified, it will not be necessary to reverify this item at a redetermination, except in questionable cases.
§ 149.73. [Reserved].

Source

   The provisions of this §  149.73 reserved April 7, 1995, effective April 8, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 1280. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (128219).
§ 149.74. [Reserved].

Source

   The provisions of this §  149.74 reserved April 7, 1995, effective April 8, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 1280. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (128219) and (128220).
§ 149.83. [Reserved].

Source

   The provisions of this §  149.83 reserved April 7, 1995, effective April 8, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 1280. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (128220).
§ 149.84. [Reserved].

Source

   The provisions of this §  149.84 reserved April 7, 1995, effective April 8, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 1280. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (108747).

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