### Question
How does the law define satisfactory immigration status?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1436a*, **satisfactory immigration status** is defined as:

> an immigration status which does not make the individual ineligible for financial assistance

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1436a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING**

