Section 388-424-0030 - How does my immigration status impact my eligibility for state-funded benefits under the food assistance program?(1) If you are not a U.S. citizen and are not eligible for federally funded basic food benefits, you may be eligible for state-funded benefits under the food assistance program (FAP) if you are:(a) A "qualified alien" as defined in WAC 388-424-0001, who does not meet the eligibility requirements under WAC 388-424-0020 to receive federally funded basic food benefits;(b) A "nonqualified alien" as described in WAC 388-424-0001 who: (i) Is not a nonimmigrant as described in WAC 388-424-0001(3) (d);(ii) Intends to stay in the United States indefinitely; and(iii) The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not taking steps to enforce your departure; or(c) A "survivor of certain crimes" as defined in WAC 388-424-0001(4).(2) If you are eligible for state-funded FAP, we calculate your benefits as described under WAC 388-400-0050.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-424-0030
Amended by WSR 20-09-044, Filed 4/8/2020, effective 5/9/2020Amended by WSR 22-02-014, Filed 12/27/2021, effective 2/1/2022Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.005, 74.04.500, 74.04.510, 74.04.515, 74.08.090, and 74.08A.120. 12-18-024, § 388-424-0030, filed 8/27/12, effective 9/27/12.