Is there a time limit on “to join” moves?
No. However, the SEA should establish a reasonable time limit for “to join” moves. If the SEA has not established a time limit, the recruiter should determine what is reasonable based on the circumstances. As a rule of thumb, the child’s move should occur within a year of the worker’s move. After one year, it is difficult to establish a credible relationship between the child’s move and the worker’s move. Nonetheless, there may be unusual circumstances that may prevent a child from moving within 12 months of the worker’s move. In that case, the SEA should document the basis for determining that the child is eligible even after a prolonged period of time between the two moves.
