Inquiry about WIC

[callmekay 19]

Hello,

I am USC Petitioner and currently pregnant.

My husband and stepdaughter came over with K-1 & K-2 visa and we recently submitted the AOS packet.

I have a 6 year old daughter.

My income is sufficient and meets the requirement for a family of 4 since my unborn child is not included.

On the same count, my unborn child makes me eligible for WIC, which for a family of 5 income requirement is 51k. I am no where near that amount.

If I apply for WIC will that hinder my husband's application for AOS?

I did a search but the most recent response was last year so was just looking for some additional information.

Thanks in advance

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

From what I understand, you can apply for it for yourself and your daughter, but not the recent immigrants.

[funkymunky 11]

From what I understand, you can apply for it for yourself and your daughter, but not the recent immigrants.

My husband (USC) and I were able to get on WIC when we fell pregnant while waiting for my AOS to be approved. Not sure if it hinders if you haven't applied AOS yet (I don't think it should) but definitely a problem when you are already being processed. WIC is not classed in the same category as welfare/medicaid as they are not a government agency. They will want to know that their presence in the household is permanent but their immigration status is not an issue, and even though your husband is counted in, only you (when pregnant) and your children depending on age will get cheque allowances.

Edited July 13, 2014 by funkymunky