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Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrants
Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants (SI) who were granted special immigrant status under Section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and who meet all MC eligibility requirements including, but not limited to income, property, California residency and linkage are treated as refugees for MC eligibility purpose. Afghan and Iraqi SI are eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal, to the same extent, and for the same periods of time as refugees. Afghan and Iraqi SIs who are not eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal and meet all RMA eligibility requirements are entitled to twelve months of RMA.
Special Immigrant RMA Period of Eligibility
The period of eligibility for both Afghan and Iraqi SIs is twelve months from the:
- Date of entry in to the United States, or
- Date LPR status is granted (for those who are adjusting to SI status in the U.S. from another immigration status such as visitor or student status).
If an Afghan SI, who arrived in the U.S. on March 1, 2016, applied for RMA on March 1, 2016, he/she would be granted RMA from March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017, if otherwise eligible. These dates represent twelve months of RMA eligibility beginning on the date of entry in to the U.S. as an Afghan SI.
Documentation Requirements
Confirmation of the individual’s immigration status and date of entry through appropriate documentation is required.
Special Immigrant Documentation
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Applicant |
Documentation |
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Main Applicant Afghan or Iraqi SI |
Afghan or Iraqi passport with an immigration visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under Immigrant Visa Category SI1 or SQ1 and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stamp or notation on passport of I-94 showing date of entry. |
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Spouse of Applicant Iraqi or Afghan SI |
Afghan or Iraqi passport with an immigrant visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under Immigrant Visa Category SI3 or SQ3 and DHS stamp or notation on passport or I-94 showing date of entry. |
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Unmarried Child Under 21 Years of Age of Afghan or Iraqi SI |
Afghan or Iraqi passport with an immigrant visa stamp noting that the individual has been admitted under Immigrant Visa Category SI2 or SQ2 and DHS stamp or notation on passport or I-94 showing date of entry. |
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Main Applicant Afghan or Iraqi Adjusting Status in the U.S. as SI |
USCIS Form I-551 showing Iraqi or Afghan nationality (or Iraqi or Afghan passport), with an immigrant visa code of SI6 or SQ6. |
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Spouse of Applicant Iraqi or Afghan SI in SI6 Category |
USCIS Form I-551 showing Iraqi or Afghan nationality (or Iraqi or Afghan passport), with an immigrant visa code of SI7 or SQ7. |
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Unmarried Child Under 21 Years of Age of Afghan or Iraqi SI in SI6 Category |
USCIS Form I-551 showing Iraqi or Afghan nationality (or Iraqi or Afghan passport), with an immigrant visa code of SI9 or SQ9. |
Related Topics
Adjustment of Status for Refugees