Claiming Unemployment as Sponsor After Receiving Greencard

[babyface_killah 0]

I was laid off suddenly and unexpectedly from my job during the visa process.  Luckily we were already far enough into the process that it did not affect my wife's status and she was able to get her Greencard and we moved to the US in March 2019.  

 

My question is now that we have already moved and my wife has her green card and SSN, would it be safe for me to file for unemployment or would that put my wife's immigration status at risk in some way?  I've applied to hundreds of jobs and have had many interviews but can't seem to get past the 2nd round of interviews.  We are burning through our savings and having a bit of money from the unemployment office would help with daily expenses until we can land our next jobs.

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

Unemployment is something you are entitled to and not considered a government benefit like welfare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

I don't think unemployment insurance would be considered a problem.......it is paid by employers......not through government benefits......good luck on the job search.

[geowrian 22,337]

1) Not a public charge issue. UC is a benefit earned through prior employment.

2) Public charge concerns are not an issue once you get a green card.

Edited June 17, 2019 by geowrian

[payxibka 10,045]

19 minutes ago, geowrian said:

 

2) Public charge concerns are not an issue once you get a green card.

Then why does a GC holder require a sponsor 

[geowrian 22,337]

Just now, payxibka said:

Then why does a GC holder require a sponsor 

Presumably to make somebody accountable if certain means-tested benefits are used.

Note this is different than being a public charge.