If the alien does not qualify for the benefit extension, issue a manual denial notice
on a SSA-L8155, Notice of Planned Action. Add an additional sub-paragraph under the
caption, “Alien Categories.” Use the following language:
“12. Aliens who are eligible under the law entitled, “The SSI Extension for Elderly
and Disabled Refugees Act.” This law temporarily extends the 7-year eligibility limit
for certain refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian aliens, to a maximum of 9 years
during the period October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2011. Aliens whose naturalization
application are pending or received a notice to appear at a naturalization ceremony
are exempted from the 7-year eligibility limitation during this time period.”
If you deny the claim because the individual is not making, or does not wish to make
a good faith effort to pursue citizenship, add the following language:
“You are no longer eligible to receive SSI based on the Extension for Elderly and
Disabled Refugees Act because you do not have a pending application for naturalization
with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), or you chose not to pursue
U.S. citizenship.”