Help would be appreciated.

[geowrian 22,337]

2 hours ago, James D said:

And indeed there is nothing wrong with doing this.

Except that it violates the food stamp program rules, which he agreed to.

While the heart may have been in the right place, the rule is there to prevent fraudulent use of the program and to prevent people from purchasing items that do not qualify for food stamps.

[James D 39]

On 10/20/2018 at 1:12 PM, Ninna said:

He didn’t think that offering credit occasionally to customers is wrong.

Please understand when I said "Indeed there is nothing wrong". I was referring to OP's comment of her husband  "offering credit occasionally to customers". Is it in fact against the law for the OP's husband to offer credit to his clients? I have to admit I have no knowledge of food stamp laws. But I can easily understand there being a problem with him being paid back with food stamps when he extends credit. Cheers.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

30 minutes ago, James D said:

Please understand when I said "Indeed there is nothing wrong". I was referring to OP's comment of her husband  "offering credit occasionally to customers". Is it in fact against the law for the OP's husband to offer credit to his clients? I have to admit I have no knowledge of food stamp laws. But I can easily understand there being a problem with him being paid back with food stamps when he extends credit. Cheers.

its not against the law to offer credit. lots of stores do it in various methods. it IS illegal to accept food stamps for PAYMENT for that credit.

[Ninna 1]

So if they took civil action against him would this be bad for his immigration? As long as it’s not criminal action he should be ok right? I don’t know how this will play out but I’m just hoping for the best outcome here. Has anyone ever had somthing come up before their interview and we’re still successful? 

Edited October 21, 2018 by Ninna

[geowrian 22,337]

Civil infractions can be considered for the Good Moral Character (GMC) requirement. That said, this is likely not going to be an issue and is likely against the business, not him personally. But a consultation with an attorney might not be a bad idea just for peace of mind...I'm not really sure how violations of food stamp program requirements impacts you - if at all - as an individual.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

44 minutes ago, love_my_wife said:

When people play the system, innocent people are always collateral... Huge frauds have been taking place in almost all government benefits program...

 

https://newfoodeconomy.org/usda-algorithm-food-stamp-snap-fraud-small-businesses/

Who’s innocent? Ignorance of the law or not having read rules they agree to doesn’t make someone innocent.

Edited October 21, 2018 by SusieQQQ

[geowrian 22,337]

It seemed to have been an accidental violation. It's still not "innocent"...just not fraudulent or with any sort of malice or corrupt intent. Ignorance of the program requirements is not a basis for innocence.

 

Let's just hope the issue is settled justly and the OP can naturalize without any issues.

Edited October 22, 2018 by geowrian

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

2 hours ago, love_my_wife said:

You are too privileged to understand some things, I will give it a pass arguing with you! You have this knack of misunderstanding posts!

 

If you had read the article I posted, it says the ALERT system will tag even genuine transactions as fraud. Like simply someone buying milk in the morning, bread in the afternoon, and sugar in the evening at the same location. This pattern will trigger the ALERT system to tag these transactions as fraud even though they are perfectly genuine transactions! 

So the article is irrelevant to the thread? Um ok then.

[lierre 224]

11 hours ago, Ninna said:

So if they took civil action against him would this be bad for his immigration? As long as it’s not criminal action he should be ok right? I don’t know how this will play out but I’m just hoping for the best outcome here. Has anyone ever had somthing come up before their interview and we’re still successful? 

 

As someone who recently went through naturalization, it was emphasized by different people to me (USCIS, new US citizen friends) that even as small as a parking ticket should be reported if it’s what’s new between filing application and the interview. So, I would highly suggest he mentions this development in his interview. And tell them exactly what’s going on — whether it’s been resolved or not. 

 

Omitting it during the interview will still be considered lying.

 

 

Edited October 22, 2018 by ivyyy

[kid1412 62]

13 hours ago, ivyyy said:

 

 that even as small as a parking ticket should be reported

 

--> I don't know about that. I never reported any speeding tickets ( a lot) during my 17 years living in the US during any forms (AOS or N-400), let alone my parking tickets (that would be 35 times my speeding tickets, so "a lot x 35 " ). No problem whatsoever. I don't think you have to report what they called "minor traffic infractions". 

[lierre 224]

13 minutes ago, kid1412 said:

 

--> I don't know about that. I never reported any speeding tickets ( a lot) during my 17 years living in the US during any forms (AOS or N-400), let alone my parking tickets (that would be 35 times my speeding tickets, so "a lot x 35 " ). No problem whatsoever. I don't think you have to report what they called "minor traffic infractions". 

 

I’d rather report than be told I lied. And yes, I talked to an USCIS staff about it during an infopass appointment and that’s what they recommended.

 

I had 2 resolved speeding tickets and no parking tickets in my 5 years of living here. And that’s what I reported.

 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

21 minutes ago, kid1412 said:

 

--> I don't know about that. I never reported any speeding tickets ( a lot) during my 17 years living in the US during any forms (AOS or N-400), let alone my parking tickets (that would be 35 times my speeding tickets, so "a lot x 35 " ).

glad im not the one paying your car insurance 😕

[kid1412 62]

1 hour ago, ivyyy said:

 

I’d rather report than be told I lied. And yes, I talked to an USCIS staff about it during an infopass appointment and that’s what they recommended.

 

I had 2 resolved speeding tickets and no parking tickets in my 5 years of living here. And that’s what I reported.

 

Sure, all I’m saying it’s not probably a big deal either way. The problem for me is I honestly didn’t remember how many tickets I got. I started driving when I was 18, and that was 16-17 years ago so lol

[kid1412 62]

1 hour ago, debbiedoo said:

glad im not the one paying your car insurance 😕

Oh you should my wife’s driving records :))

[NikLR 13,227]

15 hours ago, kid1412 said:

Sure, all I’m saying it’s not probably a big deal either way. The problem for me is I honestly didn’t remember how many tickets I got. I started driving when I was 18, and that was 16-17 years ago so lol

Good lord.  I've had 2 speeding tickets and 1 red light (which imho was bologna) and I've been driving for 21 years on the roads! (Lived on a farm and drove before then for about 3 years.)