Revision 50 (01-01-22 through 12-31-22) : FAA2 Non-Financial Eligibility Factors
FAA2 Non-Financial Eligibility Factors
 
Reformatted and moved the NAX requirements from FAA1.F to the new Application section. (Effective for applications screened for NAX on or after 04/11/2022) (Reference changed from FAA1.F01B.01)
 
Reformatted and moved ways to sign the application and other documents from FAA5.I to the new Application section. (Effective for applications or documents signed on or after 04/11/2022) (Reference changed from FAA5.I04A)
 
Reformatted and moved references about the interview from FAA1.F, FAA2.01, and FAA5.I into one chapter. (Effective for interviews completed on or after 04/11/2022) (References changed from FAA1.F, FAA2.01, and FAA5.I)
 
Added that staff must inform noncitizen participants that receipt of Nutrition Assistance or Medical Assistance that is not for government-funded long-term care are not factors in determining whether an individual is considered a Public Charge. (Effective 03/14/2022)
 
FAA2.C04A – Residential Address
Added directions to ensure AZTECS and HEAplus information match. Clarified keying instructions. (Effective 02/14/2022)
 
Added directions to ensure AZTECS and HEAplus information match. Clarified keying instructions. (Effective 02/14/2022)
 
FAA2.D03 – Living Arrangements
Added note regarding actions needed when all household members are not list on the application. (Effective with all applications received and determinations made on or after 01/10/2022)
 
Added information regarding continued absence for CA. Removed the NA Exception and added a link to the Homeless Living Arrangements section. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/14/2022)
 
Revised to add that for the Pascua Yaqui Tribal TANF program, a drug conviction is a permanent disqualification. (Effective with applications received on or after 02/14/2022)
 
Added the Q3 code to the list. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/07/2022)
 
FAA2.E05D – Mandatory Alerts
Added Q3 code and corrected the description for the QC code. Removed Warning boxes. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/07/2022)
 
Included the website where participants can apply for VA benefits. (For interviews completed on or after 03/28/2022)
 
Removed Notices for the Homeless (General Delivery). This information is in the overview section. Added shelter deduction special considerations information. Linked to the homeless glossary term. Added note to include how to key AZTECS to identify homeless budgetary units. (Effective 04/11/2022)
 
Revised for clarity and removed the requirement to set an ACTS Alert. (Effective with all applications received on or after 04/18/2022)
 
FAA2.J06E.04 – Homeless Verification
Revised the section title and revised this section to clarify verification of living arrangements requirements for homeless participants. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/14/2022)
 
Added instructions regarding incorrect information on the PST Institution List. (Effective 01/10/2022)
 
FAA2.J06G.01 – Maintaining Institutions
Added instructions regarding incorrect information on the PST Institution List. (Effective 01/10/2022)
 
FAA2.K08 – Noncitizen Overview
Revised to clarify when the Noncitizen Script is read to the participant. Title of the script has changed to NA and CA Noncitizen Script. (Policy has been clarified as of 04/11/2022)
 
FAA2.K08A – Qualified Noncitizens
Added a separate bullet for Amerasian policy. (Effective on or after 05/16/22)
 
FAA2.K08A.01 – Asylee
Added legal reference. Updated policy that Asylee cases are seen by the FAA Refugee Offices during their first 12 months in the U.S. (This is effective for refugees with an arrival date into the United States (U.S.) on or after 10/01/2021)
 
FAA2.K08A.02 – Battered Noncitizen
Archived 01/03/2022
Archived 05/02/2022
Revised to clarify who qualifies as a battered noncitizen, the requirements, and what needs to be provided to determine eligibility. (Policy was clarified as of 01/03/2022). Added additional information regarding eligibility requirements for self-petitioners under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). (For eligibility determinations completed on or after 05/02/2022).
 
FAA2.K08A.03 – Cuban or Haitian Entrant
Archived 04/25/2022
Archived 05/16/2022
Revised for clarity. Added link to the Qualified Noncitizen Documents- Overview policy. (Policy has been clarified as of 04/25/2022). Updated policy that Cuban or Haitian Entrant cases are seen by the FAA Refugee Offices during their first 12 months in the U.S. (This is effective for refugees with an arrival date into the United States (U.S.) on or after 10/01/2021)
 
Added links for Afghan SI and Non-SI parolees. (Policy has been clarified as of 02/28/2022)
 
FAA2.K08A.07 – Refugees
Added legal reference. Updated title. Updated policy that Refugee cases are seen by the FAA Refugee Offices during their first 12 months in the U.S. (This is effective for refugees with an arrival date into the United States (U.S.) on or after 10/01/2021)
 
FAA2.K08A.08 – Amerasian
New Policy
Added legal reference and created a separate policy for Amerasians. (This is effective for refugees with an arrival date into the United States (U.S.) on or after 10/01/2021)
 
Added legal reference. Updated policy that Victim of Severe Trafficking cases are seen by the FAA Refugee Offices during their first 12 months in the U.S. (This is effective for refugees with an arrival date into the United States (U.S.) on or after 10/01/2021)
 
Archived 02/28/2022
Archived 05/16/2022
Updated policy with additional information regarding Afghan Arrival Categories, Documentation, and SAVE Response. (Policy has been clarified as of 02/28/2022). Added legal reference. Updated policy that Special Immigrant Visa Holder cases are seen by the FAA Refugee Offices during their first 12 months in the U.S. (This is effective for refugees with an arrival date into the United States (U.S.) on or after 10/01/2021)
 
Added link for Afghan LPRs. Changed formatting. (Policy has been clarified as of 02/28/2022)
 
Added additional documents for Cuban or Haitian Entrants. (Policy has been clarified as of 04/25/2022)
 
Removed OSI verbiage as OSI is not responsible to handle the submissions. (Effective 01/31/2022)
 
Updated new RRP benefit timeframe. Linked each refugee group to the designated policy. (This is effective for refugees with an arrival date into the United States (U.S.) on or after 10/01/2021)
 
Clarified ABAWD WERE screen keying procedures. (Effective 01/10/2022)