23 MAC Pt. 102, R. 3.13
Electronic Verification of Qualified Non-Citizen Status
Cite as 23 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 102, R. 3.13
Electronic Verification of Qualified Non-Citizen Status
A. The primary data source for verifying non-citizen status is the Verify Lawful Presence
function through the Federal Data Services Hub.
B. The secondary electronic data source is the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement
(SAVE) process.
C. Both data sources are used to verify:
1. The authenticity of the non-citizen’s USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service)
documents,
2. The date of the non-citizen’s admission to the U.S., and
3. The current immigration status of the non-citizen.
D. Non-citizens in a grandfathered status dependent on continuous presence in the U.S. requires
additional proof provided by the non-citizen to document continuous presence.
E. Non-citizen status is not re-verified unless status is subject to change.
F. Non-citizens applying for Emergency Medicaid services only are not subject to electronic
verification of status.