N.Y. Social Services Law § 131-k: Undocumented noncitizens

§ 131-k. Undocumented noncitizens. An otherwise eligible applicant or

recipient who has been determined to be ineligible for aid to dependent

children, home relief or medical assistance because such individual is a

noncitizen unlawfully residing in the United States or because such

individual failed to furnish evidence that such individual is lawfully

residing in the United States shall be immediately referred to the

United States immigration and naturalization service, or the nearest

consulate of the country of the applicant or the recipient for such

service or consulate to take appropriate action or furnish assistance.