do we apply for benefits for immigrants

[arken 4,197]

Go thru the link @geowrian posted. 

There might me some sort of leniency during this outbreak.

 

“For example, if the alien is prevented from working or attending school, and must rely on public benefits for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and recovery phase, the alien can provide an explanation and relevant supporting documentation.  To the extent relevant and credible, USCIS will take all such evidence into consideration in the totality of the alien’s circumstances.”

[Nitas_man 3,100]

Emergency medical has always been excusable which I believe is what is referred to in the link.

Sponsor can use assets to fulfill obligations if laid off.  Like I did between jobs paying $2700 a month for COBRA and raiding my savings account   During this time the government is issuing checks and unemployment payments have been raised across the board.  401k’s can be accessed penalty free.

I-551 in passport IS work authorization.  

Edited March 30, 2020 by Nitas_man

[belinda63 3,038]

You as an immigrant are not entitled to any benefits. Your spouse, if she was previously working may be entitled to unemployment insurance. No free ride in the USA.

[monica7777 40]

5 hours ago, Nitas_man said:

 

I-551 in passport IS work authorization.  

This is true, the I-551 serves as an official document that authorizes you to work in the U.S.

 

I received a job offer two weeks after my entrance to the U.S., as I began my job search online before my arrival. At that moment of accepting the job offer I did not have my green card and they accepted the I-551 stamp in my passport. Attached is the list of acceptable documents they sent me.

 

Hope this helps.

List of Acceptable Documents.pdf

[payxibka 10,045]

1 hour ago, monica7777 said:

This is true, the I-551 serves as an official document that authorizes you to work in the U.S.

 

I received a job offer two weeks after my entrance to the U.S., as I began my job search online before my arrival. At that moment of accepting the job offer I did not have my green card and they accepted the I-551 stamp in my passport. Attached is the list of acceptable documents they sent me.

 

Hope this helps.

List of Acceptable Documents.pdf 350.81 kB · 2 downloads

Yes its true 

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

Your sister should apply at grocery stores, ups, fedex, Amazon, wholesale distributors; surprisingly many places are hiring.

[Pinkrlion 2,716]

Your sponsor can receive benefits such as stimulus check, unemployment and food stamps. She can add your entire family to her SNAP benefits until May. Your wife maybe able to claim unemployment benefits if she has proof from employer that she was terminated because of Corona. 

 

There is still employment available to cities. You will have to put down your real estate studies and go work for your family. 

[QueenOfBlades 224]

Your I-551 is your green card. It’s just not the physical green card yet but doesn’t mean it’s less valid or that you can’t work. There’s no reason you can’t find work with it. Employers just need to check you’re legal to work. I got a job in the legal industry using my EAD and then updated my HR department when my green card came in, and my subsequent employer had my second GC on file years later with removed conditions.

 

And yes, it’s unfortunate, but coronavirus doesn’t excuse their obligations. I know it’s a tough spot to be in. My sponsor will be off the hook if/when I naturalize (I’m eligible now - or work so many quarters I believe) but situations can change quickly. My sponsor went from a steady income, investments and a paid off house to being in a nursing facility. We all signed legal papers, and we have to adhere to them. I haven’t personally heard of someone taking their I-864 to court to enforce it but I’m sure it’s happened. Though if you did claim means tested benefits, to my knowledge, the government can seek reimbursement from your sponsor.

Edited March 31, 2020 by QueenOfBlades

[mazenkanso 9]

3 minutes ago, QueenOfBlades said:

Your I-551 is your green card. It’s just not the physical green card yet but doesn’t mean it’s less valid or that you can’t work. There’s no reason you can’t find work with it. Employers just need to check you’re legal to work. I got a job in the legal industry using my EAD and then updated my HR department when my green card came in, and my subsequent employer had my second GC on file years later with removed conditions.

Thanks for your reply,

the issue is I am applying online too, but I am asked for expiry date of the green card, otherwise I cannot continue with the application.

Even when I applied at the DMV 2 weeks ago, I had some issue even though I showed my passport with the visa, but eventually they agreed after several attempts of explaining and showing my social security card. 

Tomorrow I will have to go around physically to find something, though I wanted to work in my domain "architect", anything will do now. 

Thankyou guys for all your explanations. 

Please take care