# 45 C.F.R. § 1626.1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 1626.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter XVI: LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION / Part 1626: RESTRICTIONS ON LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ALIENS / § 1626.1: § 1626.1   Purpose.

## Text

This part is designed to ensure that recipients provide legal assistance only to citizens of the United States and eligible aliens. It is also designed to assist recipients in determining the eligibility and immigration status of persons who seek legal assistance.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.1 (2026) § 1626.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_1.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.2 (2026) § 1626.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_2.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.3 (2026) § 1626.3   Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_3.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.4 (2026) § 1626.4   Aliens eligible for assistance under anti-abuse laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_4.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.5 (2026) § 1626.5   Aliens eligible for assistance based on immigration status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_5.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.6 (2026) § 1626.6   Verification of citizenship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_6.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.7 (2026) § 1626.7   Verification of eligible alien status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_7.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.8 (2026) § 1626.8   Emergencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_8.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.9 (2026) § 1626.9   Change in circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_9.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.10 (2026) § 1626.10   Special eligibility questions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.11 (2026) § 1626.11   H-2 agricultural and forestry workers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1626.12 (2026) § 1626.12   Recipient policies, procedures, and recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_12.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1626_S1626_1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.