Section 8-905 - Aliens. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-905. Aliens.
 

(a)  Conditions of eligibility.- An alien is not eligible for benefits unless at the time the covered employment was performed the alien: 

(1) was admitted to the United States lawfully for permanent residence; 

(2) lawfully was present in the United States to perform the covered employment; or 

(3) otherwise was residing permanently in the United States under color of law, including being present in the United States lawfully as a result of the application of § 207, § 208, or § 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 

(b)  Information on status.- The Secretary uniformly shall require from each applicant for benefits information that is necessary to determine whether benefits are payable under subsection (a) of this section. 

(c)  Standard of proof.- If the Secretary otherwise would approve a claim for benefits, a determination to deny benefits because of alien status shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 95A, § 4; 1991, ch. 8, § 2; 1993, ch. 5, § 1.]