Item 31 - Emergency Housing Vouchers

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The following footnotes pertain to noncitizens that declare eligible immigration status in one of the following categories: Eligible immigration status and 62 years of age or older: For noncitizens who are 62 years of age or older or who will be 62 years of age or older and receiving assistance under a Section 214 covered program on June 19, 1995. If you are eligible and elect to select this category, you must include a document providing evidence of proof of age. No further documentation of eligible immigration status is required. Immigrant status under 101(a)(15) or 101(a)(20) of INA: A noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence, as defined by 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as an immigrant, as defined by 101(a)(15) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 1101(a)(15), respectively [immigrant status]. This category includes a noncitizen admitted under 210 or 210A of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1160 or 1161), [special agricultural worker status] who has been granted lawful temporary resident status. Permanent residence under 249 of INA: A noncitizen who entered the U.S. before January 1, 1972, or such later date as enacted by law, and has continuously maintained residence in the U.S. since then, and who is not ineligible for citizenship, bur who is deemed to be lawfully admitted for permanent residence as a result of an exercise of discretion by the Attorney General under 249 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1259) [amnesty granted under INA 249]. Refugee, asylum or conditional entry status under 207, 208 or 203 of INA: A noncitizen who is lawfully present in the U.S. pursuant to an admission under 207 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1157) [refugee status]; pursuant to the granting of asylum (which has not been terminated under 208 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1158) [asylum status]; or as a result of being granted conditional entry under 203(a)(7) of the INA (U.S.C. 1153(a)(7) before April 1, 1980, because of persecution or fear of persecution on account of race, religion or political opinion or because of being uprooted by catastrophic national calamity [conditional entry status]. Parole status under 212(d)(5) of INA: A noncitizen who is lawfully present in the U.S. as a result of an exercise of discretion by the Attorney General for emergent reasons or reasons deemed strictly in the public interest under 212(d)(5) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5) [parole status]. . Threat to life or freedom under 245(a) of INA: A noncitizen who is lawfully present in the U.S. as a result of the Attorney General’s withholding deportation under 243(h) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1253(h)) [threat to life or freedom]. Amnesty under 245(a) of the INA: A noncitizen lawfully admitted for temporary or permanent residence under 245(a) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1255(a)) [amnesty granted under INA 245(a)]. Instructions to Housing Authority: Following verification of status claimed by persons declaring eligible immigration status (other than for noncitizens age 62 or older and receiving assistance on June 19, 1995), the HA must enter INS/SAVE Verification Number and date that it was obtained. An HA signature is not required. Instructions to Family Member for Completing Form:On opposite page, print or type first name, middle initial(s) and last name. Place an “x” in the appropriate boxes. Sign and date at bottom page. Place an “X” in the box below the signature if the signature is by the adult residing in the unit who is responsible for the child. Page 13 of 29 EXHIBIT 2