Donated to political campaign using joint checking

[Mitch123123 0]

Hi, this morning I donated to a political campaign and accidentally didn't check the funding account and it was my wife's and I joint checking. She is a non-US citizen and I am a us citizen. Is this a legal issue? I know non-USC are not allowed to donate. The receipt and everything is in my name but the funding account was our joint checking. Thank you! I feel like it's a non issue but just want to be safe.

Edited February 3, 2020 by Mitch123123
Typo

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Is she a LPR? LPRs are allowed to donate.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/candidate-taking-receipts/who-can-and-cant-contribute/

 

Definition of foreign national

A foreign national is:

An individual who is not a citizen of the United States, and not lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20)); or

A foreign principal, as defined in 22 U.S.C. § 611(b). Section 611 defines a foreign principal as a group organized under the laws of a foreign country or having its principal place of business in a foreign country. The statute specifically mentions foreign governments, political parties, partnerships, associations and corporations.

“Green card” exception

An individual who is not a citizen of the United States is eligible to make a contribution if he or she has a “green card” indicating that he or she is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

[Mitch123123 0]

She's on STEM OPT. I left a support ticket for a refund and explained the situation, just in case.

[arken 4,197]

I doubt this will be considered as her making the donation.

[Ontarkie 14,275]

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