Legal immigrants lost their eligibility for food stamps under the PRWORA. Unlike with SSI, eligibility for food stamps has not been restored across the board. In 1998, eligibility for food stamps was restored for children of immigrants, for disabled immigrants, and for immigrants over 65 years of age. All other immigrants, including those who entered before August 22, 1996, must be credited with 40 quarters (10 years) worth of work or become U.S. citizens before they can qualify again for food stamps.