Green Card holder and child support

[Becci391 339]

Hello,

 

Can I as the Green Card holder apply for child support as in getting support from the government or state? Do I even qualify for any kind of support during and after the pregnancy?

 

We are married and not planning on getting divorced.

 

 

Edited November 15, 2020 by Becci391

[SteveInBostonI130 3,434]

What do you mean "child support"?  Do you mean from your divorced spouse?

[Becci391 339]

Just now, SteveInBostonI130 said:

What do you mean "child support"?  Do you mean from your divorced spouse?

No I meant any kind of support from the state or government.

 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,434]

As a green card holder you should not seek public support, but technically nothing stops you from doing so.

 

The consequences of seeking support are:

 

1) Your US citizen sponsor(s) (husband, friends, family) that signed the I-864 can be sued by the government to recoup the costs of public benefits you acquire

 

2) If and when you apply for US citizenship, any public benefits you received will be counted against you.

 

 

Your US sponsor(s) signed the I-864 as an affirmation that they will support you and that you will not need to seek tax payer supported benefits.

[Becci391 339]

3 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

As a green card holder you should not seek public support, but technically nothing stops you from doing so.

 

The consequences of seeking support are:

 

1) Your US citizen sponsor(s) (husband, friends, family) that signed the I-864 can be sued by the government to recoup the costs of public benefits you acquire

 

2) If and when you apply for US citizenship, any public benefits you received will be counted against you.

 

 

Your US sponsor(s) signed the I-864 as an affirmation that they will support you and that you will not need to seek tax payer supported benefits.

I'm aware of this. 

 

This is such a mess...

[Boiler 45,478]

Child is a USC.

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

1 hour ago, Becci391 said:

 

 

This is such a mess...

Why do you think the government should pay child support to you when you’re married and expecting your husbands child? Even if you separated it would still be your husbands responsibility to pay child support for the child.. 

 

As parents or expectant parents it’s your responsibility to plan a family that both of you can financially support 

Edited November 15, 2020 by Duke & Marie

[Lemonslice 4,836]

Is your spouse still in the military?

 

You might also contact your local consulate, mine has a list of available  resources, locally, and from the homeland.

 

 

[Becci391 339]

14 hours ago, Duke & Marie said:

Why do you think the government should pay child support to you when you’re married and expecting your husbands child? Even if you separated it would still be your husbands responsibility to pay child support for the child.. 

 

As parents or expectant parents it’s your responsibility to plan a family that both of you can financially support 

Holy Moly.

I was just asking.

 

I had no idea that the US doesn't support parents who earn more than to qualify for state aid/support.

 

It was just a question.

[Becci391 339]

13 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

Is your spouse still in the military?

 

You might also contact your local consulate, mine has a list of available  resources, locally, and from the homeland.

 

 

Unfortunately he's not anymore.

 

We both make more than to qualify for state support which on the one hand is good but I wished it was like in Germany where parents get some support for the first year. 

[Boiler 45,478]

Snap seems the common one

[Lemonslice 4,836]

2 hours ago, Becci391 said:

Unfortunately he's not anymore.

 

We both make more than to qualify for state support which on the one hand is good but I wished it was like in Germany where parents get some support for the first year. 

You might want to look up what's available in your state; rarely money, but you might get some help with food and childcare.  The income ceilings vary by states, it's around $80k in Massachusetts for some of them. 

 

https://www.benefits.gov/

 

[Villanelle 4,122]

2 hours ago, Becci391 said:

Holy Moly.

I was just asking.

 

I had no idea that the US doesn't support parents who earn more than to qualify for state aid/support.

 

It was just a question.

I can not speak for Duke&Marie but I dont believe their comments were meant to be derogatory. Social service programs in the US tend to be significantly inferior to what other nations provide to their citizens. For us USCs what we do have seems 'normal' mostly because we dont realize how much better it is elsewhere or we are just conditioned to believe what is available is acceptable. For example healthcare. Many countries offer free universal healthcare, yet the US is insistent its not possible and many citizens struggle with the costs. Heres a link showing exactly where the US falls when it comes to family friendly policies- https://www.unicef-irc.org/family-friendly  It may be a few years outdated but I dont believe much has changed.

 

Because the things you are asking about do not exist and people can not even fathom they could exist you are going to get responses back like you have. What you do need to know is your child is a USC so they may qualify for social service programs and if they do you can take the benefits for your child with no issue. The same applies to your USC spouse. For you- a GC holder you need to make sure you do not take any means tested benefits because if you do your sponsor (your husband and any one who was a cosponsor for you if applicable) can be asked to pay them back in the future. Not all programs are means tested. You can use google to search about a particular program or post it here (state+program name) and users can help you figure out if it is means tested or not. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-10

 

WIC may be helpful to you and you can use WIC with no issues. The link above from @Lemonslice benefits.gov is an excellent resource. You simply enter in your info and answer questions and it will match you up to programs you may qualify for. Its a gov website and will direct you to gov programs. You can also use the site https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/ - thats not a gov site. It can direct you to private programs and local assistance groups specific to your location. 

 

But anyway. Congrats on the new addition to your family. Sending best wishes.

[Boiler 45,478]

I have been to 30 odd countries and do not think any of the had universal Heath care always bought travel insurance 

[JeanneAdil 6,497]

USCIS announcement of September 11, 2020 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/public-charge-fact-sheet

 

SNAP for children under 5 and mothers is not considered a public charge

the program gives food vouchers for things like milk,  cheese,  eggs, etc for the Healthy Child Program Congress implemented a few years ago