### Question
How is the "satisfactory immigration status" defined?


### Answer
The term **satisfactory immigration status** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1320b* as follows -

> an immigration status which does not make the individual ineligible for benefits under the applicable program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PEER REVIEW > Part A-General Provisions**

