General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

GR 42-405.4 – Prima
Facie
What is a prima-facie?
A prima-facie means that the USCIS has determined
that based on the face value of the evidence the case
appears to be valid. A prima facie determination is an
interim decision pending an approval/denial of the
petition. Once the USCIS makes a prima-facie
determination, the battered non-citizen will receive a
prima facie notice. Cases should not be
denied/discontinued due to the 150-day expiration.
An inquiry is made.
Refer to GR 42-405.2 for inquiry methods.
GR 42-405.5 – Pending
Petition
GR 42-405.6 –
Specialized File
GR 42-405.7 –
Employability Status
What is a pending petition?
A pending petition is one that has been submitted to
the USCIS and a final decision has not yet been
provided.
Are VAWA cases in a special file?
Yes, once an individual has been identified as a victim
of domestic abuse, the case is assigned to the
Domestic Violence Worker and the battered noncitizen
is given the following Legal Aid telephone
numbers for legal assistance (323) 640-3883 and
(800) 433-6251.
What is the employability status for VAWA
individuals?
VAWA individuals are designated Administratively
Unemployable. This information is entered in the ABP
597, Determination of Needs Special Assistance or
Administratively Unemployable Status, and in case
comments.
GR 42-406 –
Residence & Mailing
Address
GR 42-406.1 –
Residence Address
Are individuals required to have a residence
address?
No, individuals are not required to have a residence
address.
• The district office of application may be used as
the residence address.