4003-0122 - Low-Income Citizenship Program

Account Description FY2011
GAA
FY2012
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4003-0122 Low-Income Citizenship Program
For a citizenship for New Americans program to assist legal permanent residents of the commonwealth who will be eligible for citizenship within 3 years in becoming citizens of the United States; provided, that persons who would qualify for benefits under chapter 118A of the General Laws but for their status as legal non-citizens shall be given highest priority for services; and provided further, that persons who currently receive state-funded benefits which could be replaced in whole or in part by federally-funded benefits if these persons become citizens, shall be given priority for services
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