Can we apply for Food stamps?

[AroojandAmin 7]

Hi guys..i was just wondering if a sponsor can apply for food stamps in case there is some kind of serious financial problem? My USC husband is currently sponsoring me for my Adjustment of Status and we also have a co-sponsor on the Affidavit of support...but since i'm unable to work right now and he's finishing school we are really on a tight budget...can we apply for food stamps without jeopardizing the Affidavit of support? as i read in some post that there are certain government services we can be eligible for...please share any information you have thanks

[Samantha78 117]

This is a great question. I also wanted to ask this but hadn't got around to it. I'm curious to find out the answer.

[skiptex 225]

if your a full time student.. you can apply.. will affect your application.. idk

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi guys..i was just wondering if a sponsor can apply for food stamps in case there is some kind of serious financial problem? My USC husband is currently sponsoring me for my Adjustment of Status and we also have a co-sponsor on the Affidavit of support...but since i'm unable to work right now and he's finishing school we are really on a tight budget...can we apply for food stamps without jeopardizing the Affidavit of support? as i read in some post that there are certain government services we can be eligible for...please share any information you have thanks

He's eligible because he is a US citizen. You are not eligible as an LPR.

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Food stamps is a means-tested benefit.

Your US citizen husband can receive it. He is eligible for food stamps.

You cannot receive food stamps. LPRs are barred from receiving food stamps during their first five years. In addition, your sponsors would need to reimburse the government for any benefits that you would receive.

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You receiving food stamps will jeopardize your AOS since you are prohibited from receiving it.

[Samantha78 117]

He's eligible because he is a US citizen. You are not eligible as an LPR.

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Food stamps is a means-tested benefit.

Your US citizen husband can receive it. He is eligible for food stamps.

You cannot receive food stamps. LPRs are barred from receiving food stamps during their first five years. In addition, your sponsors would need to reimburse the government for any benefits that you would receive.

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You receiving food stamps will jeopardize your AOS since you are prohibited from receiving it.

I think the real question is: Can the USC apply for food stamps and list the LPR as one of the dependents? The worry is, because an LPR cannot receive food stamps, would this still apply if they are a dependent and not the applicant?

[Inky 1,110]

I think the real question is: Can the USC apply for food stamps and list the LPR as one of the dependents? The worry is, because an LPR cannot receive food stamps, would this still apply if they are a dependent and not the applicant?

Spouse is not a dependent - a spouse is a spouse.

LPR is a LPR you cant list them on the application for food stamps they are not allowed.

[Rujby 23]

if the Peitionner ( USC ) apply for food stamp will this have an incidence on the visa to be issued? i am currently at NVC stage and we are getting papers of affidavit support.

[aaron2020 11,651]

I think the real question is: Can the USC apply for food stamps and list the LPR as one of the dependents? The worry is, because an LPR cannot receive food stamps, would this still apply if they are a dependent and not the applicant?

Here is some info from the US government; http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/government/pdf/Non-Citizen_Guidance_063011.pdf

If there is a household member who is ineligible because of immigration status, are all household members automatically ineligible?

No. State agencies must still determine eligibility for SNAP for any remaining household members who are seeking assistance. States may not deny an entire household just because a non-citizen member is ineligible due to his or her immigration status. The State agency must determine the eligibility and benefit level of the remaining household members in accordance with SNAP regulations at 7 CFR 273.11©. See Section VIII of this Guidance for additional information on the treatment of income and resources of ineligible household members.

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The US citizen husband can receive food stamps. The LPR wife is not eligible to receive it.

SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs - which is the new name for food stamps.

Edited January 30, 2012 by aaron2020

[aaron2020 11,651]

if the Peitionner ( USC ) apply for food stamp will this have an incidence on the visa to be issued? i am currently at NVC stage and we are getting papers of affidavit support.

The USC petitioner receiving food stamp does not affect the case if you have a joint sponsor who meets the I-864 requirements. If you didn't have a joint sponsor, then the USC petitioner will not meet the I-864 requirements since he would be on food stamps.

[Rujby 23]

The USC petitioner receiving food stamp does not affect the case if you have a joint sponsor who meets the I-864 requirements. If you didn't have a joint sponsor, then the USC petitioner will not meet the I-864 requirements since he would be on food stamps.

Hum i see, we will have a co sponsor. What is the difference between co sponsor and joint sponsor please?

[Samantha78 117]

Here is some info from the US government; http://www.fns.usda....ance_063011.pdf

If there is a household member who is ineligible because of immigration status, are all household members automatically ineligible?

No. State agencies must still determine eligibility for SNAP for any remaining household members who are seeking assistance. States may not deny an entire household just because a non-citizen member is ineligible due to his or her immigration status. The State agency must determine the eligibility and benefit level of the remaining household members in accordance with SNAP regulations at 7 CFR 273.11©. See Section VIII of this Guidance for additional information on the treatment of income and resources of ineligible household members.

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The US citizen husband can receive food stamps. The LPR wife is not eligible to receive it.

SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs - which is the new name for food stamps.

Perfect. This is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks

[Rujby 23]

Co-sponor is a generic term that includes "household member" and "joint sponsor."

The US government never ever uses the term "co-sponsor." The government uses "household member" and "joint sponsor." People have simply used co-sponsor to describe both groups.

Get off your high horse.

The LPR is not receiving any benefits. So, no immigrant is taking advantage of our welfare system.

The US citizen husband will receive the benefit.

It's perfectly legal.

my wife did not apply for food stamp for herslef but for her mother as she is not working and very old

[N E O 176 19]

hi guys i have one goustion

my wife LPR & my baby USC my wife apply to me I 130 & i wait my PD to get my interview . my wife was tack government benefits last year coz she care baby

but she dont tack now any government benefits about one year

my q is that make any proplem with me in my interview

by that way she send jonit sopnsor & my case complete i just wait my interview

[aaron2020 11,651]

hi guys i have one goustion

my wife LPR & my baby USC my wife apply to me I 130 & i wait my PD to get my interview . my wife was tack government benefits last year coz she care baby

but she dont tack now any government benefits about one year

my q is that make any proplem with me in my interview

by that way she send jonit sopnsor & my case complete i just wait my interview

You shouldn't have any problems with her and your baby receiving benefits. As long as your joint sponsor meets the I-864 requirements, you are fine.

Edited January 30, 2012 by aaron2020

[N E O 176 19]

You shouldn't have any problems with her and your baby receiving benefits. As long as your joint sponsor meets the I-864 requirements, you are fine.

thx