Maternity leave while still waiting for removal of conditions

[HannahOhlssen2 0]

Hello everyone ,

 

My husband and I have been approved for 2 years now, I'm currently waiting for my removal of conditions to be approved (which i learned can take a long time). Anyways, I have been working with the same employer since May 2020. My husband and I have recently decided that it is time for us to start a family, and so we've recently conceived. My husband and I are wondering if I would qualify for "maternity leave pay" from the EDD office when I am due. Because when we filed for the "Adjustment of Status", im pretty sure my husband signed that he would be responsible for supporting me financially. I think i recall the forms saying something about not being able to rely on governmental aid until some # of quarters worked or until i become a citizen. I'm unsure if this statement was directed towards those who are applying for government welfare? However, I've been working for almost 2 years now and have been paying taxes just like every other American. Would the government grant me unemployment pay for the months that i take off when I am on baby bonding time? Or would they expect my husband to be supporting me. If so, this would be so unfair

 

Thanks in advance everyone!

Edited April 2, 2022 by HannahOhlssen2

[Family 3,988]

https://edd.ca.gov/en/Disability/Am_I_Eligible_for_PFL_Benefits

 

Your husband’s I-864 commitment will NOT affect your EDD ( these you and employer paid into). Sent you a link from EDD .

[Family 3,988]

And when you have clocked in 3 years from the date of LPR , go ahead and apply for N-400 ( even with your I-751 pending). You may get your N-400 interview before the I-751 and that will move them to decide the I-751 if it’s still delayed. 
 

Also , after the baby is born, get a copy of baby’s birth certificate, add some more marital life evidence , Write a Cover Page saying “ Supplemental Filing to I-751 xxxxx Request for Record Update” and mail it to the address on ur I-751 receipt..This is not a requirement, but has helped to get them to look at cases . 

[millefleur 5,046]

2 hours ago, HannahOhlssen2 said:

I think i recall the forms saying something about not being able to rely on governmental aid until some # of quarters worked or until i become a citizen.

It's only about "means tested benefits." Unemployment is not as "means tested benefit."

 

There's no concern here, you can collect unemployment and it will not affect your immigration status.

Edited April 3, 2022 by millefleur

[millefleur 5,046]

**Moved from Off Topic to Working & Traveling During US Immigration; topic is work related**

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Pears and apples. Unemployment is not a means- tested benefit. It’s something you pay into. And plus, you might be entitled to FMLA. Check with HR what options you have