Can I apply for government benefits??

[USAUSA 1]

Hi guys!!

 

I'm a USC. My husband just arrived in USA with an IR1-DCF. (We used a co-sponsor.) He still looking for a job and I'm about 7 mths pregnant.

 

I was just wondering If I apply for food stamps, will it have any affect to our co-sponsor or my husband? (To get a citizenship) I really don't want to do this but I can't work much and my husband didn't start working yet. Any income would help us a lot!!

 

Thank you so much!!!

[Lacosta 40]

No

[USAUSA 1]

2 minutes ago, Lacosta said:

No

Thank you Lacosta. As I understand it won't have any effect to co-sponsor or my husband right?

[Lacosta 40]

I am sorry I did not finish my comment. It won’t affect because the co-sponsor signed the affidavit for your husband not for you. Plus you ate a USA citizen

[USAUSA 1]

1 minute ago, Lacosta said:

I am sorry I did not finish my comment. It won’t affect because the co-sponsor signed the affidavit for your husband not for you. Plus you ate a USA citizen

Thanks so much once again!! This will help us out big time Lol 

[Merrytooth 5,748]

9 minutes ago, USAUSA said:

Thank you Lacosta. As I understand it won't have any effect to co-sponsor or my husband right?

You as USC can apply for food stamps.

 

But your immigrant husband probably won't be included.

Most states require LPR to wait at least 5 years after getting greencard before they can apply for govt related assistance.

[Lacosta 40]

1 minute ago, Merrytooth said:

You as USC can apply for food stamps.

 

But your immigrant husband probably won't be included.

Most states require LPR to wait at least 5 years after getting greencard before they can apply for govt related assistance.

Yes, you are right!!

[USAUSA 1]

4 minutes ago, Merrytooth said:

You as USC can apply for food stamps.

 

But your immigrant husband probably won't be included.

Most states require LPR to wait at least 5 years after getting greencard before they can apply for govt related assistance.

Thank you so much Merrytooth.. so If I apply for it, do I count just myself? I mean household of one then? 

[Villanelle 4,122]

Social services can help you fill out the application. Your household size is 2 however they will only give you assistance for 1. (Your income has to qualify for 2)

[USAUSA 1]

3 minutes ago, Damara said:

Social services can help you fill out the application. Your household size is 2 however they will only give you assistance for 1. (Your income has to qualify for 2)

Thank u so much Damara!!

[Merrytooth 5,748]

1 minute ago, USAUSA said:

 

You should start from here (Assuming you are really from South Carolina based on your profile).

 

https://scmapp.sc.gov/

[janet3 1,170]

47 minutes ago, USAUSA said:

Hi guys!!

 

I'm a USC. My husband just arrived in USA with an IR1-DCF. (We used a co-sponsor.) He still looking for a job and I'm about 7 mths pregnant.

 

I was just wondering If I apply for food stamps, will it have any affect to our co-sponsor or my husband? (To get a citizenship) I really don't want to do this but I can't work much and my husband didn't start working yet. Any income would help us a lot!!

 

Thank you so much!!!

You may also want to look into other programs....like WIC. 

[USAUSA 1]

10 minutes ago, Merrytooth said:

You should start from here (Assuming you are really from South Carolina based on your profile).

 

https://scmapp.sc.gov/

Thanks a lot!! I recently moved to GA., but thanks so much anyway Merrytooth

2 minutes ago, janet3 said:

You may also want to look into other programs....like WIC. 

Thanks Janet3!!!

[broppy 204]

1 hour ago, Lacosta said:

Plus you ate a USA citizen

LOL! I know that's a typo, but if true, OP would be entitled to state benefit in the form of three hots and a cot for the foreseeable future...

[Boiler 45,281]

with Fava Beans and a nice Chianti.