23 Miss. Code. R. 102-3.5

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 23-102-3.5 - Classifications of Qualified Aliens

A. There are nine (9) classifications of qualified aliens. Seven (7) are based on INS alien status, one (1) is based on battery or extreme cruelty and INS alien status, and one (1) is based on severe forms of trafficking and certification by U. S. Health and Human Services.

B. The nine (9) classifications of qualified aliens are:

1. An Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence (LPR). Under the Immigration and Nationally act (INA);

2. A refugee. Admitted under Section 207 of the INA;

3. An Alien granted Asylum. Under Section 208 of the INA;

4. A Cuban and Haitian Entrant. As defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980;

5. An Alien Granted Parole For At Least One (1) Year. Under Section 212(d)(5) of the INA;

6. An Alien Whose Deportation Is Being Withheld. Under (1) Section 243(h) of the INA as in effect prior to April 1, 1997; or (2) Section 241(b)(3) of the INA, as amended;

7. An Alien Granted Conditional Entry. Under Section 203(a)(7) of the INA in effect before April 1, 1980;

8. A Battered Alien. Meeting the conditions set forth in Section 431(c) of PRWORA, as added by Section 501 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 PL 104-208 (IIRIRA), and amended Section 5571 Balanced Budget Act of 1997, PL 105-33 (BBA) and Section 1508 of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, PRWORA as amended, is codified at 8 USC 1641(e);

9. A Victim of a Severe Form of Trafficking. In accordance with Section 107(b)(1) of the trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, PL 106-86.

23 Miss. Code. R. 102-3.5

8 USC § 1641; Victims Protection Act of 2000, PL 106-86, §107 (b)(1).