Comment Submitted by Virginia Poverty Law Center

Summary: The Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) opposes the proposed changes to Form AR-11, arguing that the expanded requirements exceed statutory authority and create an unreasonable paperwork burden on noncitizens and state agencies. They contend that the new form acts as a de facto deportability screener that will discourage enrollment in public benefits, ultimately increasing uninsured rates and straining Virginia's healthcare system.