305.17 Qualified Aliens with Restricted Eligibility Based on Date of Entry into the U.S. (FAM)

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The following qualified aliens are EITHER:

•       eligible - if residing in the U.S. before 8/22/96; OR

•       ineligible for 5 years from date of entry into the U.S. -  when such entry occurred on or after 8/22/96:

-    lawfully admitted permanent residents regardless of work history;

-    conditional entrants;

-    parolees; and

-    victims of family/domestic violence.

References: He-W 601.01; He-W 601.05; He-W 606.02; He-W 616.02; 8 CFR 1.2; 8 CFR 101.1; 8 CFR 215.1(a); 45 CFR 233.50; 42 USC 1320b-7(d); 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1611-1613; 8 USC 1641