NY S00710

Expands eligibility for TANF, safety net assistance, and medical assistance to noncitizens who are confirmed victims of human trafficking or who have provided sworn statements that they are victims of trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crimes qualifying for T or U visas, VAWA petitions, special immigrant juvenile status, or asylum

Benefits extend to eligible noncitizens and their spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age who entered the U.S. within the previous 5 years for TANF and safety net assistance, or 7 years for medical assistance

Noncitizens who have filed immigration petitions remain eligible for benefits while their applications are pending, with administering agencies required to verify pending status for applications pending more than 2 years

Noncitizens who have not yet filed immigration applications may receive benefits for up to 2 years while preparing their cases, with benefits discontinuing upon final administrative denial of their immigration petition

Corroborating evidence requirements include federal agency receipts confirming application submissions or attestations from attorneys/service providers that the noncitizen is a victim and is on a waiting list for related legal or social services