LAC 67:III.1933 – Non-Qualified Aliens

A. The following aliens may be eligible for an indefinite period of time even though they are not qualified aliens.
1. 1. Individuals who are lawfully residing in the United States and were members of a Hmong or Highland Laotians tribe at the time the tribe rendered assistance to the United States personnel by taking part in a military rescue operation during the Vietnam era beginning August 5, 1964 and ending May 7, 1975, as defined in §101 of Title 38, United States Code; the spouse or an unmarried, dependent child of such an individual; or the unremarried surviving spouse of such an individual who is deceased.
2. 2. Individuals who are American Indian born in Canada to whom the provisions of §289 of the Immigration and Nationality Act apply or who is a member of an Indian tribe as defined in §4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with P.L. 105-185.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 25:711 (April 1999).