Regulations last checked for updates: May 17, 2024

Title 45 - Public Welfare last revised: May 13, 2024
§ 400.59 - Eligibility for the public/private RCA program.

(a) Eligibility for refugee cash assistance under the public/private program is limited to those who meet the income eligibility standard established by the State after consultation with local resettlement agencies in the State.

(b) Any resources remaining in the applicant's country of origin may not be considered in determining income eligibility.

(c) A sponsor's income and resources may not be considered to be accessible to a refugee solely because the person is serving as a sponsor.

(d) Any cash grant received by a refugee under the Department of State or Department of Justice Reception and Placement programs may not be considered in determining income eligibility.

authority: Section 412(a)(9), Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522(a)(9))
source: 45 FR 59323, Sept. 9, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 45 CFR 400.59