20 CFR §416.202

1. (a)You are—
   1. (1)Aged 65 or older (subpart H);
   2. (2)Blind (subpart I); or
   3. (3)Disabled (subpart I).
2. (b)You are a resident of the United States (§ 416.1603), and—
   1. (1)A citizen or a national of the United States (§ 416.1610);
   2. (2)An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States (§ 416.1615);
   3. (3)An alien permanently residing in the United States under color of law (§ 416.1618); or
   4. (4)A child of armed forces personnel living overseas as described in § 416.216.
3. (c)You do not have more income than is permitted (subparts K and D).
4. (d)You do not have more resources than are permitted (subpart L).
5. (e)[Reserved]
6. (f)You are not—
   1. (1)Fleeing to avoid prosecution for a crime, or an attempt to commit a crime, which is a felony under the laws of the place from which you flee (or which, in the case of the State of New Jersey, is a high misdemeanor under the laws of that State);
   2. (2)Fleeing to avoid custody or confinement after conviction for a crime, or an attempt to commit a crime, which is a felony under the laws of the place from which you flee (or which, in the case of the State of New Jersey, is a high misdemeanor under the laws of that State); or
   3. (3)Violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under Federal or State law.
7. (g)You file an application for SSI benefits (subpart C).