will foodstamps can affect on the petition process?

[christlekat 0]

I filed form I-130 last month for my husband and stepdaughter in the philippines and im currently receiving Medi-Cal and foodstamp, will it affect the process because im receiving all these?

Thank You!

[NikLR 13,220]

If you don't make enough to sponsor and if the CO feels that the immigrants will become a public charge they can deny the visa, even with a well qualified joint sponsor. So yes it can affect the process but it may not. It's up to the CO at the interview.

Also it's a good idea to read up on "means tested benefits" because the beneficiaries cannot use those or else you or any joint sponsors will be required to pay the US government back.

[christlekat 0]

so it means that i should stop my benefits of getting foodstamp? Thanks

[NikLR 13,220]

Up to you. If you can't eat without them, I wouldn't, especially if it's a short term thing. The main thing is that you can sponsor two people.

[Mr.&Mrs.EMB 55]

I would suggest you might need to consider getting a joint sponsor. Good luck!

[christlekat 0]

i've been receiving them since last year but not consistent. and im only getting a minimum amount.

[NikLR 13,220]

Up to you.

[mike56427 6]

... yes, you should ... put yourself in a position where you can support yourself first ...

so it means that i should stop my benefits of getting foodstamp? Thanks

[Patti A 1]

If you are at the beginning of filing your I130 then I wouldn't worry about it for awhile. But I would try to be self sufficient by the time you have to file your affidavit of support when it gets transferred to NVC. Good luck to you!

[rok 3]

foodstamp is no cause of worry at this stage. But your jobless status is a big red flag before CO at the time of interview and the -ve input he/she receives from nvc office. take it easy. focus ur present. no use extra burden

[Avery Cates 1,141]

Just a personal recommendation, but I would slow it down a little and think it through for a second.

If you're needing food stamps to get by, how are you going to support another person here? I can tell you, it's not just your costs now plus a little bit more. I've spent $16,000+ in the last 5 months alone, most of which I couldn't tell you where it's gone, and that's with some effort to try and keep things moderately sane.

Trying to find some way around the minimum requirements, which we see quite a lot of people doing, is not really the best look for yourself or the person you're looking to bring here.

[christlekat 0]

thamks to all the replies...but yes i do have a job now:)

[drewkiger 0]

It's pretty straight forward. if you qualify for government support then you do not qualify to financially sponsor anyone. The whole reason for the financial support documents is to show that you can financially support the person you sponsor and they will not become a government ward. In short you need to earn more money.

[Darnell 8,478]

so it means that i should stop my benefits of getting foodstamp? Thanks

I say no, initially,

and instead,

study the I-864P for 3 people (you,your child, your spouse)

then fill out yer I-864 using your W-2 /1099 income

then run the math,

see what's what for:

1. prior tax years (2013, 2012, etc) and

2. current annual income (2014)

if you fall below the thresh-hold for 3 people, IMO foodstamps not matter one way or the other - instead seek a co-sponser.

[HeyTiffinnie 4]

I filed for the K1 and welfare didn't cause any issues for us, he was approved. I had a co-sponsor though.