Benefit and License Applicants
Government agencies that provide benefits or licenses (including health care, social security, educational assistance, driver’s licenses and ID cards, and more) may need to verify the citizenship or immigration status of their applicants. When you apply for these benefits or licenses, the agency may use SAVE to verify your immigration status or naturalized/acquired U.S. citizenship. SAVE does not verify U.S.-born citizens.
Benefit granting and licensing agencies use SAVE as part of their determination about your eligibility for benefits and licenses. SAVE does not determine your eligibility; only the agency issuing the benefit or license can make that determination.
Resources for Benefit Applicants
Tips for Quick and Accurate SAVE Responses
If you change your name or other information, you may need to update your immigration record with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). See Records: Fast Facts for Benefit Applicants (PDF, 86.58 KB) for more information.
If you have more than one immigration document, include the most recently issued document as part of your benefit or license application.
Benefit granting and licensing agencies may have specific documentation requirements. Contact the agency for more information about what immigration documentation you should present with your application.