A lot of things have changed in Washington this year. A significant difference came after President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4.

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Many changes outlined in the bill are related to government services, and some parts directly impact Washington's immigrant population, which once qualified for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The rules have changed, and eligiblity is more complicated. loading...

Who is Legally Considered to be an "Immigrant"?

Washington's immigrant population is defined as:

Naturalized citizens

Lawful permanent residents, also known as Green Card holders

Refugees

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients

"Illegal Immigrants

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