(a) For the purposes of this chapter, a
resident of the state is a person who
(1)
maintained his or her principal place of abode in the state during the entire
eligibility period;
(2) except for
absences allowed under
2
AAC 40.045, was physically present in the state during
the entire eligibility period;
(3)
demonstrated at all times during an absence an intent to return to Alaska and
remain a resident of Alaska;
(4)
did not claim residency outside the state or obtain benefits of residency of
another state or nation during the eligibility period; and
(5) is a United States citizen or an alien
with resident alien or refugee status.
(b) The administrator's determination of an
applicant's residency will be based on the totality of relevant circumstances.
Physical presence in Alaska is not sufficient to establish state residency.
Intent is demonstrated by establishing and maintaining customary ties
indicative of Alaska residency. Acts that are required by law or contract or
that are routinely performed by temporary residents of the state are not
sufficient to demonstrate residency. The administrator will determine the
intent of a person on the basis of relevant evidence, including
(1) the applicant's written or oral
statements at the time in question, including statements made to obtain a
license to drive, fish, hunt, or engage in another activity regulated by a
government entity;
(2) the
affidavits of other persons who had reason to know of the applicant's
intent;
(3) voter registration and
voting records;
(4) the location of
residences owned or rented by the applicant;
(5) the location of the applicant's household
goods;
(6) the location of
businesses owned or operated by the applicant;
(7) the residence of the applicant's spouse
and minor children;
(8) the
duration of continuous residence in the state;
(9) employment and unemployment
records;
(10) government
records;
(11) travel
records;
(12) financial records;
and
(13) other information that the
administrator considers relevant.
