General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

immigrants selected for permanent residence through
the lottery system (immigrant card designator “OP1”).
Such an immigrant has the ability to establish
residence by physical presence and intent to reside in
Los Angeles County permanently or indefinitely.
USCIS is replacing all I-151s issued prior to 1978 with
a new I-551. The I-551 is a counterfeit resistant card.
Holders of I-151 cards, even though expired, are
lawful permanent resident immigrants whose
immigration immigrant status will continue to be
shown on the Alien Status Verification Index (ASVI) in
the SAVE system.
At the time of application for a new I-551, a receipt is
issued to the immigrant. This receipt can be used for
verification of immigrant status.
Once verification is input, LEADER determines
eligibility.
GR 42-408.4 –
Verification: Indefinite
USCIS Resident Status
What verification is needed for indefinite USCIS
Resident Status?
Immigrants claiming to be entitled to remain in the
U.S. for an indefinite period (e.g., certain Cuban
Refugees, Hungarian Refugees, etc.) must provide
valid USCIS documentation. Such immigrants, if
otherwise eligible, may be aided until such time, if
ever, that USCIS revokes their indefinite status.
Once verification is input, LEADER determines
eligibility.
GR 42-408.5 –
Verification: North
American Indian Born
in Canada
What verification is needed for North American
Indians born in Canada?
Under the Jay Treaty of 1794, North American Indians
born in Canada have the right to cross the
U.S./Canada border freely, to visit, live, and work in
the U.S. The U.S. grants permanent resident status
to verified Canadian born North American Indians.
These persons are not required to have USCIS
documentation of permanent resident status and are
not required to register with USCIS as a condition of
GR eligibility. These individuals must:
• Possess at least 50% North American Indian
blood, or
• Possess less than 50% Indian blood but entered