10A NCAC 71W .0403     UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP

(a)  United States Citizenship requirements as set forth in 45 CFR 233.50 is incorporated by reference, including any subsequent amendments and editions, and may be accessed at www.congress.gov at no charge.

(b)  Applicants shall declare under penalty of law whether they are a national of the United States. Without this declaration, the individual shall verify his or her qualified immigrant status.

(c)  Eligibility requirement pertaining to a social security number requirements as set forth in 7 CFR 273.6 is incorporated by reference, including any subsequent amendments and editions, and may be accessed at www.congress.gov at no charge. Applicants who do not have a social security number shall apply for one and the State may not delay, deny, or discontinue assistance pending the issuance of their social security number. Public agencies shall assist an applicant in applying for a social security number.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 108A-27; 143B‑153; 45 C.F.R. 233.50; 45 C.F.R. 273.6;

Eff. February 1, 1984;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1988; February 1, 1986;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2021.