Section 2905.20  Evidence Of Eligibility

A claimant who indicates in his claim for benefits the he is an alien must produce evidence that he is not ineligible under the provisions of 56 Ill. Adm. Code 2905.25.  The presentation of a valid U.S. INS Form I-151, commonly known as the "green card", or other similar documents issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, will be sufficient for a finding that the alien is eligible under Section 614 of the Unemployment Insurance Act and 56 Ill. Adm. Code 2905.5.  Without the presentation of these documents, the burden of coming forth with evidence of eligibility is upon the alien.  Documents tending to show eligibility for benefits under this Section may be submitted for verification or clarification to the Immigration and Naturalization Service or any other appropriate office; however, benefits shall not be withheld pending such verification unless the claimant admits that he is not legally in the United States or unless the documents appear to be altered.