Nonimmigrants
Nonimmigrant Noncitizen Status
An individual lawfully residing in the U.S. in a non-qualified status and who is not exempt from immigrant restrictions (such as visitors, students and diplomats) is ineligible for SNAP benefits. The nonimmigrant will be ineligible and his/her income and assets considered available to any remaining household member(s).
Undetermined Noncitizen Status
When a Household indicates an inability or unwillingness to provide verification of an eligible noncitizen status for any person(s), that person(s) will be ineligible and his or her income and assets considered available to any remaining household member(s). In such cases you must not continue efforts to obtain documentation of noncitizen status.
Not Legally Residing Noncitizen Status
When an household verifies illegal noncitizen status for any person(s) by presenting to the Department a Final Order of Deportation, that person will be ineligible and his or her income and assets considered available to any remaining household members.
Related Topics
Entering Noncitizen Designation
Entering Legal Permanent Resident Data
Nonimmigrants Policy and Procedures
Last Update: July 17, 2025