CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Who are Amerasians?
Amerasians are Southeast Asian children fathered
by U. S. citizens and born in Southeast Asia.
Amerasians are eligible to immigrate to the U. S.
under various immigration laws. Spouses,
children parents or guardians may accompany the
immigrating Amerasian.
Amerasians have immigrant status but are eligible
for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) (same as all
other time-eligible refugees).
The following documents are acceptable
verification of Amerasian status:
USCIS Document
USCIS Code
I-94 Amerasian under 584 of
Foreign Operations, Export
Financing & Related
Program Appropriations
Act
I-94 AM1, AM2, AM3
I-551 AM1, AM2, AM3, AM6,
AM7, AM8, A11, A12, A16,
A17, A32 – A33, A36 – A38
Vietnamese Exit
Visa
Vietnamese or U.S.
Passport
None
Stamped AM1, AM2 or
AM3
Rev. 9/30/11