This ACL clarifies that Haitian Orphans entering the U.S. after January 12, 2010 with a Form I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) or with a visa showing they have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence are immediately eligible for food stamps, providing all other requirements for eligibility are met. Sponsor deeming does not apply for these children, nor does the five-year residency requirement. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations