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This verifications chapter discusses HUD and SAHA verification requirements related to citizenship status. The family must provide a certification that identifies each family member as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, an eligible noncitizen or an ineligible noncitizen and submit the documents discussed below for each family member. Once eligibility to receive assistance has been verified for an individual it need not be collected or verified again during continuously -assisted occupancy. [24 CFR 5.508(g)(5)] U.S. Citizens and Nationals HUD requires a declaration for each family member who claims to be a U.S. citizen or national. The declaration must be signed personally by any family member 18 or older and by a guardian for minors. SAHA may request verification of the declaration by requiring presentation of a birth certificate, United States passport or other appropriate documentation. SAHA Policv Family members who claim U.S. citizenship or national status will not be required to provide additional documentation unless SAHA receives information indicating that an individual's declaration may not be accurate. Eligible Immigrants Documents Required All family members claiming eligible immigration status must declare their status in the same manner as U.S. citizens and nationals. The documentation required for eligible noncitizens varies depending upon factors such as the date the person entered the U.S., the conditions under which eligible immigration status has been granted, age, and the date on which the family began receiving HUD -funded assistance. Exhibit 7-1 at the end of this chapter summarizes documents family members must provide. SAHA Verification [HCV GB, pp. 5-3 and 5-7] For family members age 62 or older who claim to be eligible immigrants, proof of age is required in the manner described in 7-II.C. of this plan. No further verification of eligible immigration status is required. For family members under the age of 62 who claim to be eligible immigrants, SAHA must verify immigration status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). SAHA will follow all USCIS protocols for verification of eligible immigration status. SAHA will accept the following documents as evidence of eligible immigration status, subject to verification: (1) Form 1-151, Alien Registration Receipt Card (issued to lawful permanent residents prior to 1979). Form 1-151 will no longer be valid after March 20, 1996.