Care - Foodstamps etc. with sponsor ?

[Martin and Tricia 0]

Hi.

Can me and my wife receive help from TennCare, which is healthcare in TN - like foodstamps etc. When we have a sponsor. We are low in income right now

When are the sponsorobligations gone. I have my permanent resident card. Just want to make sure if we can or not receive that help ?

Edited May 30, 2012 by Martin and Tricia

[Anh map 2,098]

The US citizen can apply for / use means tested benefits. The immigrant cannot.

[Martin and Tricia 0]

thanks, so that means she on her own. not mentioning me in the application ?

we wont violate any law, when we had a sponsor to get me into the country with a k1 visa ?

and does it matter on the application, if we don't tell that I as the immigrant have money on a bankaccount in my home country ?

Edited May 30, 2012 by Martin and Tricia

[ceadsearc 516]

No, she has to mention you. Your income, if any, counts towards the household income. You just don't qualify for the actual benefits. But as long as she is a USC she is eligible and it won't affect your AOS or GC.

I don't know about the bank account in your country as I haven't seen the exact application. If it asks you'll have to be honest.

[aws&ndd 103]

First of all don't lie on any application, because knowingly omitting information would be considered lying. And second, you as an immigrant are not entitled to means tested benefits. If you apply and receive them, your sponsor would have to pay back any benefits you receive. In short, the person that has sponsored to support you should be providing any support you need.

The sponsor obligations are gone when: 1) you become a US citizen, or 2) you have worked at least 10 years in the US.

[Martin and Tricia 0]

okay thanks. i appreciate the answer. Just wanted to make sure, because I don't want to violate anything.

Edited May 30, 2012 by Martin and Tricia

[hamigirl710 112]

Here is some information that may help you. means tested benefits

[hamigirl710 112]

this link may help you also affidavit of support info read to the bottom part that talks about benefits

Edited May 30, 2012 by hamigirl710

[Harsh_77 718]

thanks, so that means she on her own. not mentioning me in the application ?

we wont violate any law, when we had a sponsor to get me into the country with a k1 visa ?

and does it matter on the application, if we don't tell that I as the immigrant have money on a bankaccount in my home country ?

If the form is asking for your asset, means all the asset that you own.

Why would you want to omit the information and if you have money in home acocunt why would you want to use the Food Stamps?