Losing US Government Benefits

[Tim/Mav 305]

Thank you!

but as I said he is employed so I wonder if there's any benefits he's getting that I don't know/he wouldn't tell me. No, I'm not applying for addictional benefits, he just said that he gets benefits if he's the only one that works so I'm confused!

I'll end your confusion for you.

Your Timeline indicates No Petition. Don't even bother as to a waste of effort and money. The Petitioner is on Food Stamps for a reason (Way below Poverty Line Levels) . As I said above, medical is different. But, he stated to you if he still works and you come here they will increase his food stamps allowance and Taxpayers will foot the bill.

No, thats not going to work. To get Food Stamps he must be below $1,100.00 per month and does not meet Income Levels to get a succesful approval. (If he has children, thats even worse) He is not thinking at all. I'LL GET MORE FOOD STAMPS AND GOVERMENT HELP BY YOU COMING HERE AND GET MORE HELP.

These are Facts.

Courious: On Food Stamps ? How did he afford to meet you in person and pay all those expenses. Food Stamps are issued on a Monthly Income Statement to get them in the first place.

Tell him to make some changes or call this a waste of time. Never will happen.

Good Luck. Tim

[Tim/Mav 305]

Sounds weird! I would stop and double check this is really what you want.

Move to the USA and never work because he doesn't want to lose his food stamps? Most people do not want to be on food stamps or assistance!! they want to get out of that road soon as they can but he seems to want to sit there and just keep you sitting at home doing nothing.

Do you know why he needs the medical and cant lose it? I know medical coverage is expensive in the US but how are you going to get your own coverage if you cannot work? you cant use means tested benefits like he is!

Does not sound like a safe or happy environment to move to in the USA...

Medical Benefits could posibly be Veteran Benefits and No Payment required is what I meant. But, Food Stamps. No. The VA does not provide Food Stamps.

Thinking about it. He could not loose VA Benefits if a Honorable Vet anyway so that don't apply.

Edited August 29, 2011 by Tim/Mav

[brighter-days 2]

Inky and Tim, thanks a lot.

Well, If that's what he wants well then he better find another woman to share the bubble with from now on, because I couldn't stand not to work to be in a situation like that or even someone who could take advantage of a marital status. He should consider working to get out of this situation! It seems he's thinking of doing something really wrong and that is def not what I want for me.

I feel terrible now.. but I'm glad I saw the truth before getting started any process.

Edited August 29, 2011 by brighter-days

[Casprd 167]

Just my opinion, but it sounds like he is collecting government assistance and working "under the table" so that his pay isn't impacting his ability to get government assistance. If that is the case then don't walk but run away from him. Anyone who does such things is already defrauding the government and because of the reported income levels they will either be denied for the immigration petition or they will get caught defrauding the government or both. In any event he either doesn't have the income to support you when you are here or he is running a game on the system which may be part of the thinking that he can get more benefits when you are here.

take a long hard look at this situation before you jump in. I don't care how much you love someone, walking in to such a potential mess is a bad idea, especially when you have to leave your country to do so.

[brighter-days 2]

Thanks for your opinion Casprd, I appreciate it.

I will def think about it -well, I am. Yeah, I wouldn't be with someone that defraudes his "own" government, specially because I'm not a citizen or anything like that.

[googled 13]

I knew a guy once that was getting disability payments, but he still worked under the table for someone. That way he could still get his disability and work for money. This guy never wanted his wife or kids to work because that would make his disability check smaller. I do not know if that is what is happening here, but it sounds similar.

[Tim/Mav 305]

I knew a guy once that was getting disability payments, but he still worked under the table for someone. That way he could still get his disability and work for money. This guy never wanted his wife or kids to work because that would make his disability check smaller. I do not know if that is what is happening here, but it sounds similar.

Respecfuly, you cannot count Under the table money as earned income and not taxable by the US Goverment. If you are disabled, then you are disabled. Think TAX RETURNS and Earned Income. Not, Under the table Income. The IRS would love that and SSI. Fraud Indicators in the Air. Do you agree?

[brighter-days 2]

Yes, googled I think that's what's happening too..

[NoneYa 73]

What if his benefit's change ? There is a backlash in America about this now. Just be informed and be aware that if you have no work history, you will never get ahead. Building a career and experience and the road to more money takes experience and time. Don't waste it. Be very informed on this subject and be aware that the benefits could change 5,10, 20 years from now. America is burdened with debt and there will be pressure to reduce benefits to those who don't need them or take them away.

http://blog.heritage.org/2010/09/07/one-in-six-americans-receives-government-assistance/

[Nero 17]

I would be careful because he'll need to sign an affidavit of support for you (even if he needs to get a cosponsor) which insists you not receive government benefits (or be public ward) upon arival. I cannot tell you if he is allowed to have benefits or not, BUT I will say be careful, if you get denied because of it you'll have to start again.

[Harsh_77 718]

LIFE'SJOURNEY no..

I agree, thank you guys

Well, I asked and he said he gets food stamps and mainecare health insurance through the government.

what do you guys think?

Mean he is unemployeed and not working which is contradicting your first post where you say is not unemployeed.

I have a feeling your fiance is hiding things from you and is not completely disclosing everything.

[brighter-days 2]

^

Yeah, I think he's hiding something from me too. But that's what he told me when I txt him earlier about the benefits. He says he's working but right now I cannot tell you if this is true because I don't think I can trust him anymore.

[NoneYa 73]

^

Yeah, I think he's hiding something from me too. But that's what he told me when I txt him earlier about the benefits. He says he's working but right now I cannot tell you if this is true because I don't think I can trust him anymore.

Just be thankful that you have friends who are saying something sounds not right. You need to get to the absolute bottom of it. If he doesn't put it all on the table then he is hiding something. You would be a fool to not know the entire picture so you can understand your risk. If he doesn't clear it up, I would get out of that one.

I was a fool once and it cost me $ 100,000 dollars because I believed everything they told me was true . Now I don't trust anybody and this is how I found a wonderful, wonderful woman. She shares everything with me and I do her as well.

Edited August 29, 2011 by DaleFlorida

[amandas1216 8]

agree sounds like he doesnt want u to work and its very depressing sitting home everyday!and u will end up in a dead end relationship and wanna move back!

[bigdog 377]

Its time to have the heart to heart to talk, trust your instincts. Good Luck.