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can I apply for food stamps if I sponsored my husband's CR1?

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I am a grad student in a phd program. my husband was recently approved for a CR1 visa and I filed an I846 for him. My dad was a joint sponsor.

I basically receive a tiny tiny stipend and live in an insanely expensive city. However I know that on the I-846 says somewhere that I am ineligible for means tested federal benefits. I just returned to the US and my husbadn will make his first trip in October, triggering his green card, and will move in with me permanently in January after he wraps things up at home.

Meanwhile, I am finding it increasingly difficult to buy groceries after paying my rent. Has anyone who sponsored a relative also received food stamps? I don't know if I am allowed to apply for them. If anyone knows whether or not I am ineligible to receive food stamps, please let me know.

June 2004 - Met in London, started dating, lots of trips, I lived in London on and off

Jan 2007 - Moved to London permanently

March 2008 - Got married

April 17, 2009 - sent I-130 to London, DCF

April 23, 2009 - letter from USCIS asking for additional proof of residence in London

April 24, 2009 - sent additional evidence

April 28 - petition filed at USCIS London field office, notice recieved by email

May 22 - RFE - affidavits and evidence of joint assets

May 29 - RFE sent in

June 8 - I-130 petition approved and forwarded to London embassy (NOA) - letter dated June 5

June 12 - Received Packet 3, letter dated June 9

June 25 - Had medical

June 29 - Returned Packet 3

June 30 - Embassy received Packet 3

July 20 - Called DOS to ask about interview date - Interview on 31 july.

July 31 - Interview at US Embassy

August 4 - DONE!!!!! passport and visa received!

 
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