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Eligibility for SAVES
  
Benefits for SAVES Eligible Students
1. The English Language Instruction program (ELI) through Miami-Dade County Public Schools: a six level program that teaches students how to listen, read, speak and write in English. SAVES will cover the cost of all the books and dictionaries necessary for the eligible student (approximately $400)
2. All unemployed SAVES students will be referred to a Refugee Training Employment Program Service Provider. These agencies help students find employment.
3. SAVES will pay for up to one year/three trimesters, including books and supplies, of any of the over 80 vocational programs offered through Miami Dade County Public Schools (approximately $4400).
4. Monthly bus passes are provided to SAVES students who meet the qualifying criteria at most SAVES school sites. Each bus pass is $100 (approximately $1000 per year).
5. Child care is available for parents who request the service while they are enrolled in classes.
6. SAVES is offered at 16 different school sites throughout Miami Dade County. We offer classes in the morning, afternoon, evening, Saturdays and Sundays.
7. Eligible SAVES students receive additional counseling services throughout the time they are enrolled in the program. An individualized Educational Plan is created for every student.
   
Refugee and Asylee
All nationalities.
Parolee and Entrant
Restricted to Cubans and Haitians.
Victims of Human Trafficking
Only with a certified letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
 
Documents Required
 
(Only one is needed to prove eligibility.)
1.
I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) and/or passport with one of these stamped on it:
• Asylum
• Refugee
• Cuban/Haitian Parole
• Cuban/Haitian Entrant
• Cuban/Haitian Public Interest
• Cuban/Haitian Pending Removal Hearing
2.
I-220 (Order of Release on Recognizance) with correct status.
3.
I-551 (Permanent Resident Card) with correct code.
4.
I-589 (USCIS Asylum Letter) with correct information.
5.
I-862 (Notice to Appear) with correct information.
6.
I-797 (Notice of Action or Receipt Letter), with the correct status.
7.
Cuban Lottery Parolee & Cuban/Haitian Entrant, stamped on Passport.
8.
Order of Immigration Judge Letter.

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