Code of Massachusetts Regulations
106 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Title 106 CMR 703.000 - Transitional Cash Assistance Programs: Nonfinancial Eligibility
Section 703.420 - American Indians Born in Canada
Universal Citation: 106 MA Code of Regs 106.703
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Requirements. A person with at least 50% Indian blood who was born in Canada and who has maintained residence in the U.S. since his or her entry must be regarded as having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
(B) Verifications. Canadian-born Indian status shall be verified by:
(1) a "band card" issued by the
band council of a Canadian Indian reserve;
(2) birth or baptism records;
(3) a provincial Union of Indians card (such
as a Union of Nova Scotia Indians card); or (4) an affidavit from a tribal
official or other person knowledgeable about the applicant's or client's family
ancestry.
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