General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Sponsored Aliens • All sponsored aliens applying for or currently
receiving GR must provide sponsor information,
including name, address, phone number, and
income/resource information as a condition of
eligibility to GR.
Note: When the whereabouts of the sponsor are
unknown, the sponsored alien is required
to provide the last known address. The G-
845 SAVE, USCIS/INS Document
Verification Request, and G-845
SUPPLEMENT, USCIS/INS Document
Verification Request Supplement, are sent
to USCIS when the sponsor’s
whereabouts are unknown.
• The sponsored alien must sign the Release of
Information Section of the ABP 1073, Sponsor’s
Income and Resources Report and
Reimbursement Agreement (a LEADER
generated form).
• Sponsored aliens who indicate they have been
battered/victims of domestic violence by the
sponsor/sponsor’s spouse:
‣ Are required to provide all sponsor information
as required above.
‣ Are required to sign the Release of
Information Section of the ABP 1073;
however, the ABP 1073 is not forwarded to
the sponsor.
Those who fail to comply with the above are denied
or terminated.
GR 43-203 –
Requirements of the
Sponsor
GR 43-203.1 –
Exploring Support
What are sponsors required to do?
If an alien becomes aided on GR during the
sponsorship period, the sponsor is responsible to
reimburse the County for aid paid to the sponsored
alien during that period.
Is the sponsor’s ability to support the individual
while receiving GR explored?
Yes, although the Affidavit of Support is a written
promise to support the alien, the sponsor’s ability to
meet the needs of the individual must be explored.