CFR › Title 45 › Part 400 › §400.22045 CFR §400.220Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkA State may calculate the time-eligibility of a refugee under this part in either of the following ways:(a)On the basis of calendar months, in which case the month of arrival in the United States must count as the first month; or(b)On the basis of the actual date of arrival, in which case each month will be counted from that specific date.