verification of eligibility for public benefit technical college system of georgia office of adult...
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Verification of Eligibility for Public Benefit
Technical College System of Georgia
Office of Adult EducationFY2014
O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1 State agencies providing a public benefit must require applicants ages 18 and over to:1. Provide one secure and verifiable
document2. Execute an affidavit and provide
supporting documentation, as required
Qualified Aliens/Non-immigrants must be verified through the federal SAVE program
Georgia Law
Provide a secure and verifiable document
Complete an affidavit and select a category United States citizen Legal permanent resident of the United States Qualified alien or non-immigrant
Provide supporting documentation If presenting a foreign passport If selecting qualified alien/non-immigrant
Present the affidavit to a notary public and follow his/her instructions
Each applicant must:
Secure and Verifiable Documents
Approved by the Georgia Attorney General: U.S. Passport State-issued Driver’s License or ID U.S. Permanent Resident card or Alien Reg.
Receipt card Foreign Passport with I-94, I-94A, I-94W or other
supporting documentation with his/her A# Employment Authorization Document with picture And others, as listed on page 2
Must be current; Not expired
Secure & Verifiable Examples
Georgia Driver’s ◄ Licenses▼
Georgia ID ►
Legal Permanent Resident card ▼
U.S. Passport ▲
Other Secure & Verifiable Docs
U.S. Employment Authorization Card
Legal Permanent Resident Card (old)
Foreign Passport with I-94
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B E N N Y A N D R E ’
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22/06/77
Not S&V documents
Not approved by the Georgia Attorney General: Foreign Passport without supporting
documentation Consulate Card of any kind International Driver’s License National ID Card Student ID or Voter ID Driver’s License from another country, except
Canada ITIN – Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
Not Secure & Verifiable Docs
National ID Card ►
Expired Driver’s License ►
International Driver’s ◄License
Consulate ◄Card
VOEPB Affidavit Complete in Ink Last name, first name, and
age Status A#, if applicable Secure and Verifiable
Document City Signature and Printed Name
of Applicant Notarization Document tracking
Print the affidavit and the list of secure and verifiable documents in duplex format (front/back)
Distribute the affidavit to all applicants ages 18 and over at time of intake or within 30 days after a his/her 18th birthday
Provide a notary public, if able Collect a copy of the secure and verifiable
document and supporting documentation Run GALIS report AL290 every 30 days
Local Program Responsibilities
Completes the affidavit Provides a secure and verifiable
document The information is entered in GALIS Affidavit and copy are maintained in
the student permanent record No further action
United States Citizen
Completes the affidavit Provides a secure and verifiable
document Proof of Legal Permanent Resident
status is NOT required The information is entered in GALIS Affidavit and copy are maintained in
the student permanent record No further action
Legal Permanent Resident
Completes the affidavit Provides a secure and verifiable
document Provides support documentation for
status The information is entered in GALIS Affidavit and copies are maintained in
the student permanent record Must be submitted to OAE
Qualified Alien/Non-immigrant
Federal: Homeland Security, Dept. of State
Examples include, but are not limited to:
Foreign passport with I-94, I-94A, I-94W
Employment Authorization Card (I-766, I-688A or I-688B)
Refugee Travel Document (I-571) 797-A, which replaces an I-94
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
▼ U.S. Employment Authorization Card
▼ Foreign Passport with I-94
U.S. Visa ►
A closer look at the I-94
1.Departure Number
2.Entry Date3.Visa Type4.Admitted Until
Date5.Entry Location
Not Supporting Documentation
Letter from an attorney or other advocate
Copy of a submitted USCIS application
The 797-C, Notice of Action for appointments
Copy of a marriage license Copy of spouse’s legal status
documents
Restricted Visas for Adult Education
Restricted Visas for Adult Education
Restricted Visas for Adult Education
Collect the notarized affidavits Review and identify qualified alien affidavits to send to OAE
Record information in GALIS Maintain the affidavits in the students’ permanent records
Local Processing of Affidavits
Copies of the affidavit, secure and verifiable document, and supporting documentation must be submitted to OAE within 20 business days
Affidavits and supporting documentation may be submitted hard copy or via fax
Qualified Alien Affidavits
Receives documents Reviews the affidavit, secure and verifiable document, and supporting documentation
Submits the information to the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program
Qualified Alien status: OAE
If a student is unable to be verified: Student and program are
notified Services must end
Student may appeal to OAE In writing Within 10 business days With additional supporting
documentation
Refusal of Services and Appeal
VOEPB Directions document is available
Applicants complete the affidavit only ONE time
Qualified Alien applicants w/ supporting documentation are eligible to enroll
Affidavits completed in 2010 and 2011 can be used to satisfy the affidavit requirement
Pull VOEPB forms forward when students attend in a new fiscal year
Keep in Mind
Work with local community agencies, organizations, and volunteer groups
Develop a referral process Distribute contact information for other providers
Referral Process
Thank you for your time and your attention. Please direct
questions about the VOEPB to your supervisor, program
administrator, or designated state staff contact.
Thank You
Office of Adult EducationInstructional Services Director
Bobby [email protected]
404-679-1641
Central/Southeast GeorgiaGrant Program Support Coordinator
Felicia [email protected]
478-329-4720
Metro Atlanta/North GeorgiaGrant Program Support Coordinator
Charita [email protected]
404-679-1628
Metro Atlanta/West GeorgiaGrant Program Support Coordinator
Leatricia [email protected]
404-679-5234
South/Southwest GeorgiaGrant Program Support Coordinator
Vacant
Instructional ServicesTechnical Coordinator
Kimberlee [email protected]
404-248-1060
GALIS HelpdeskData Management Assistant
Davida [email protected]
404-327-6907