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Extended Program
AB 429 (Chapter 111, Statutes of 2001) was signed into law on July 30, 2001. This bill removed the sunset date for what was previously time-limited CAPI eligibility. Since the term “time-limited” no longer describes this special CAPI eligibility, the program that was previously known as “Time-Limited CAPI” will now be referred to as “Extended CAPI.”
With the exception of the elimination of the sunset date, and the extended sponsor-deeming period, AB 429 contains the same provisions as established under AB 1111. In order for an individual to qualify under the “Extended CAPI” program, he/she must be a non-citizen who entered the United States on or after August 22, 1996, who meets all CAPI requirements EXCEPT individuals who:
- Do not have a sponsor, or
- Have a sponsor who does not meet the sponsor restrictions for new entrants.
Period of Eligibility
The period of potential eligibility for this particular group of new entrants begins on October 1, 1999.
Note: AB 429 extended benefits indefinitely for immigrants that qualify under this category.
Sponsor-Deeming Period
The sponsor-deeming period for Extended CAPI applicants and recipients is 10 years, regardless of which affidavit of support the sponsor signed.
The 10-year sponsor-deeming period for Extended CAPI applicants and recipients starts from the date the sponsor executed the affidavit of support or the date of the immigrant’s arrival in the United States, whichever is later.
Aid Type “6T”
Immigrants who qualify under the category of “Extended CAPI,” will remain under aid code “6T.”
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