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In-Country Refugee/Parole Program for Children in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras with Parents Lawfully Present in the United States – Eligibility for ORR Benefits and Services
State Letter 15-01
ORR discusses the Central American Minors Program or CAM program and explains the eligibility for ORR benefits and services of children entering the U.S. under the Program.
Stipulates that Iraqi/Afghan Special Immigrants are eligible for ORR benefits/services up to 8 months rather than 6 months from date of admission to U.S. Supersedes State Letter # 08-04.
This State Letter clarifies the information given in State Letter #00-12 when ORR announced that asylees are eligible for refugee assistance and services beginning on the date that they are granted asylum.
ORR is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, asylees will be eligible for refugee assistance and services beginning on the date that they are granted asylum.
Clarifies that SSA will use the Department of State (DOS) Refugee Data Center (RDC) for refugees applying for SSN when SSA cannot verify refugee status through an online Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) query.
This State Letter provides information regarding current SSA verification procedures for refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and victims of a severe form of trafficking.