A foreign-born victim of trafficking, torture, or other serious crimes and his or her derivative family members are eligible for cash assistance or SNAP benefits under this Article if:
         (a) he or she:
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 305 ILCS 5/16-2


             (1) has filed or is preparing to file an
        
application for T Nonimmigrant status with the appropriate federal agency pursuant to Section 1101(a)(15)(T) of Title 8 of the United States Code, or is otherwise taking steps to meet the conditions for federal benefits eligibility under Section 7105 of Title 22 of the United States Code;
            (2) has filed or is preparing to file a formal
        
application with the appropriate federal agency for status pursuant to Section 1101(a)(15)(U) of Title 8 of the United States Code; or
            (3) has filed or is preparing to file a formal
        
application with the appropriate federal agency for status under Section 1158 of Title 8 of the United States Code; and
    (b) he or she is otherwise eligible for cash assistance or SNAP benefits, as applicable.
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