Using Unemployment Insurance during COVID-19

[nkpryor 0]

My wife (who originally came to the U.S. on a K-1 visa, but went through the whole process and has been a Permanent Resident for 9+ years now) just lost her job because of this COVID-19 Coronavirus. We live in California, and according to the EDD website anyone who's lost a job due to the COVID-19 virus can apply for unemployment insurance. My wife is currently in the middle of her Naturalization process (we applied in Jan 2020). So if she did this, would it negatively impact that Naturalization process? Especially with the new changes that were made to the "public charge" details by the Trump administration.

Would really love some guidance with this. Losing my wife's income during this virus has really hit our wallets, and getting the UI would be very helpful.

 

[payxibka 10,045]

14 minutes ago, nkpryor said:

My wife (who originally came to the U.S. on a K-1 visa, but went through the whole process and has been a Permanent Resident for 9+ years now) just lost her job because of this COVID-19 Coronavirus. We live in California, and according to the EDD website anyone who's lost a job due to the COVID-19 virus can apply for unemployment insurance. My wife is currently in the middle of her Naturalization process (we applied in Jan 2020). So if she did this, would it negatively impact that Naturalization process? Especially with the new changes that were made to the "public charge" details by the Trump administration.

Would really love some guidance with this. Losing my wife's income during this virus has really hit our wallets, and getting the UI would be very helpful.

 

No, unemployment is not a  public charge benefit 

[nkpryor 0]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

No, unemployment is not a  public charge benefit 

That's great to hear! Are you sure? Is there any official information (link) you could refer to that states this? I was unaware of that.

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, nkpryor said:

That's great to hear! Are you sure? Is there any official information (link) you could refer to that states this? I was unaware of that.

Unemployment is not means tested.  It is a state run unemployment fund that is primarily funded by the employers not the federal government 

 

 

Edited March 18, 2020 by payxibka

[nkpryor 0]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Unemployment is not means tested.  It is a state run unemployment fund that is primarily funded by the employers not the federal government 

 

 

Ahhh... I see! So basically if my wife applies for U.I. that will not negatively affect her (currently pending) Naturalization process?

[payxibka 10,045]

Just now, nkpryor said:

Ahhh... I see! So basically if my wife applies for U.I. that will not negatively affect her (currently pending) Naturalization process?

Previously asked and answered 

[Ontarkie 14,218]

~~Moved to moving Here and Your New Life, from K1 P&P - as it is not a K1 topic~~

[nkpryor 0]

1 minute ago, Ontarkie said:

~~Moved to moving Here and Your New Life, from K1 P&P - as it is not a K1 topic~~

Understood. Sorry, I thought it might be relevant since she STARTED as a K-1 visa applicant. Understood though. Thanks!

4 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Previously asked and answered 

Sorry to be repetitive with my question. I just don't want to jeopardize the currently pending Naturalization process she submitted. Thank you for your answers!

[payxibka 10,045]

The final rule applies to applicants for admission and aliens seeking to adjust their status to that of lawful permanent residents from within the United States. The final rule also applies to applicants for extension of stay and change of status. 

[nkpryor 0]

11 minutes ago, payxibka said:

The final rule applies to applicants for admission and aliens seeking to adjust their status to that of lawful permanent residents from within the United States. The final rule also applies to applicants for extension of stay and change of status. 

So are you saying that it wouldn't even apply to my wife anyways because she's been a U.S. permanent resident for 9+ years?

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, nkpryor said:

So are you saying that it wouldn't even apply to my wife anyways because she's been a U.S. permanent resident for 9+ years?

I just followed your provided link and did a copy paste

[nkpryor 0]

6 minutes ago, payxibka said:

I just followed your provided link and did a copy paste

I see... I guess the wording that just confuses me is... "The final rule also applies to applicants for extension of stay and change of status"... isn't going from green card holder to citizenship ("naturalization" process) a "change of status" technically? That is the wording that confuses me.

[payxibka 10,045]

4 minutes ago, nkpryor said:

I see... I guess the wording that just confuses me is... "The final rule also applies to applicants for extension of stay and change of status"... isn't going from green card holder to citizenship ("naturalization" process) a "change of status" technically? That is the wording that confuses me.

Change of Status refers to an alien legally entering the United States on a non-immigrant visa and wishes to change to another non-immigrant visa classification without being required to exit the US during the process.  Adjustment of status us changing from nonimmigrant to immigrant. 

[nkpryor 0]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Change of Status refers to an alien legally entering the United States on a non-immigrant visa and wishes to change to another non-immigrant visa classification without being required to exit the US during the process.  Adjustment of status us changing from nonimmigrant to immigrant. 

Ok makes sense. I think I have all the answers I need. Thank you so much for your time! I really appreciate it!