Petitioner can't get benefits after marriage?

[kdude1 3]

Hi, just had a question about the K1 visa.

After marriage, if you used a co-sponsor for your K1, does this mean that the petitioner cannot get unemployment benefits if they are without a job?

Because I know the beneficiary cannot get any benefits, and that if they try the co-sponsor is liable... Does this count for the petitioner too?

Regards

Edited September 25, 2013 by kdude1

[ryna 132]

Unemployment is not a government "benefit" per se. It is a form of insurance and, therefore, the petitioner can receive them (if otherwise eligible). The beneficiary can as well, if they lose their job and otherwise meet the requirements.

[kdude1 3]

Ah okay, thanks for the clearing that up.

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