An immigrant may be eligible to receive cash assistance and services if the immigrant is:
A. from one of the classes of immigrants defined in the federal act who entered the United States prior to August 22, 1996; or
B. a qualified immigrant as defined in the federal act who entered the United States after August 22, 1996.
History: Laws 1998, ch. 8, § 16 and Laws 1998, ch. 9, § 16.
Cross references. — For meaning of "federal act", see 27-2B-3 NMSA 1978.
Duplicate laws. — Laws 1998, ch. 8, § 16 and Laws 1998, ch. 9, § 16 enacted identical new sections.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 27 - Public Assistance
Article 2B - New Mexico Works Act
Section 27-2B-1 - Short title.
Section 27-2B-2 - Legislative findings; purpose of act.
Section 27-2B-3 - Definitions.
Section 27-2B-5 - Work requirements; work participation rates.
Section 27-2B-5.1 - Work activities; workers' compensation coverage.
Section 27-2B-5.2 - Work program; public schools.
Section 27-2B-6 - Durational limits.
Section 27-2B-7 - Financial standard of need.
Section 27-2B-9 - Mandatory school attendance.
Section 27-2B-10 - Individual development accounts.
Section 27-2B-11 - Ineligibility.
Section 27-2B-13 - Fair hearing; review and appeal.
Section 27-2B-15 - Medicaid eligibility.
Section 27-2B-16 - Immigrant eligibility.
Section 27-2B-17 - Records; confidentiality.
Section 27-2B-18 - Certification.