LAC 55:III.1907. Refugees

A. A refugee must have Form I-94 issued by the federal government. After one year the refugee should apply for a Resident Alien Card (Form I-551). Since it takes two to six months to receive the Form I-551, the refugee applicant should possess a new I-94 with his/her picture and a stamp indicating "processed for I-551." I-94, must be accompanied with at least two secondary documents or lease/rent agreement showing residence in Louisiana. B. Secondary Documents 1. Original "Refugee Resettlement Program" letter with a color picture of the applicant. The color picture will have the agency director's signature across it and a raised agency seal overlapping. This letter will be valid for 15 days from the date of issuance. The alien registration number shall be recorded on the application for an identification card. The applicant's signature on the letter shall be compared with the individual's signature on the application card; 2. a school report card; 3. Social Security card or official verification from an Office of Social Security; 4. Work Authorization Card issued by INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service).