(a) Except as specified in paragraph (b), a refugee child may be eligible for services under Sec. 400.112 of this part during the 36-month period beginning with the first month the child entered the United States.
(b) An unaccompanied minor continues to meet the definition of ``unaccompanied minor'' and is eligible for benefits and services under Sec. Sec. 400.115 through 400.120 of this part until the minor--
(1) Is reunited with a parent; or
(2) Is united with a nonparental adult (relative or nonrelative) willing and able to care for the child to whom legal custody and/or guardianship is granted under State law; or
(3) Attains 18 years of age or such higher age as the State's title IV-B plan prescribes for the availability of child welfare services to any other child in the State. Sec. 400.114 [Reserved]