New Mexico Statutes

§ 27-2B-16 — Immigrant eligibility

New Mexico § 27-2B-16
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 27Public Assistance
Art. 2BNew Mexico Works Act

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Bluebook
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 27-2B-16 (2026).

Text

An immigrant may be eligible to receive cash assistance and services if the immigrant is: A. from one of the classes of immigrants defined in the federal act who entered the United States prior to August 22, 1996; or B. a qualified immigrant as defined in the federal act who entered the United States after August 22, 1996.

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Legislative History

Laws 1998, ch. 8, § 16 and Laws 1998, ch. 9, § 16.

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