Will applying for WIC affect me when I decide to sponsor my parents in the future?

[BinaLama0818 0]

Just wondering, if I apply for WIC, will it affect me sponsoring my parents in the future just like SNAP (food stamps)? My husband is a citizen and I am currently waiting for interview for permanent residence. 

[SalishSea 17,801]

44 minutes ago, BinaLama0818 said:

 

Just wondering, if I apply for WIC, will it affect me sponsoring my parents in the future just like SNAP (food stamps)? My husband is a citizen and I am currently waiting for interview for permanent residence. 

I guess it depends on timing.   They could question how you would be able to afford to support new immigrants if you can’t afford basics for your own family.

[nastra30 2,284]

WIC is not considered a public charge. You could sponsor your parents but your current income at parent's interview is what will count.

Edited January 27, 2023 by nastra30

[BinaLama0818 0]

38 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

WIC is not considered a public charge. You could sponsor your parents but your current income at parent's interview is what will count.

My parents’ interview is not until October. Since it not considered as a Public Charge, it’s not going to affect my sponsorship in the future, correct? 

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, BinaLama0818 said:

 

Just wondering, if I apply for WIC, will it affect me sponsoring my parents in the future just like SNAP (food stamps)? My husband is a citizen and I am currently waiting for interview for permanent residence. 

 

23 minutes ago, BinaLama0818 said:

My parents’ interview is not until October. Since it not considered as a Public Charge, it’s not going to affect my sponsorship in the future, correct? 

How do parents of an LPR get sponsored by someone who is neither a U.S. citizen nor an LPR?

[BinaLama0818 0]

17 minutes ago, Mike E said:

 

How do parents of an LPR get sponsored by someone who is neither a U.S. citizen nor an LPR?

Well, they are applying for B1/B2 for now to help me get through my postpartum. I won’t be sponsoring them or applying for their GC until I get my citizenship which will be in like 3-5 years. 

[Dave Knapp 47]

5 hours ago, BinaLama0818 said:

 

Just wondering, if I apply for WIC, will it affect me sponsoring my parents in the future just like SNAP (food stamps)? My husband is a citizen and I am currently waiting for interview for permanent residence. 

Your status is not clear to me, so it's impossible to reply. What is "waiting for interview for permanent residence" ? Are you in the US on a spousal visa and waiting for delivery of your green card?  Are you in the US on some other kind of visa and you have applied for a green card?  Some specifics would help folks understand better. 

[kzielu 1,149]

6 hours ago, BinaLama0818 said:

Well, they are applying for B1/B2 for now to help me get through my postpartum. I won’t be sponsoring them or applying for their GC until I get my citizenship which will be in like 3-5 years. 

Then you're not sponsoring anyone,  they are applying on their own merits and need to show ties to their own country. Any talk of coming to help you is likely to get them denied.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

10 hours ago, BinaLama0818 said:

 

Just wondering, if I apply for WIC, will it affect me sponsoring my parents in the future just like SNAP (food stamps)? My husband is a citizen and I am currently waiting for interview for permanent residence. 

Your question is wrong.

Your question should be "will me and my husband being on food stamps affect my eligibility for a green card?". The question is who is YOUR sponsor? 

 

On the other hand, you are not sponsoring your parents with their B1/ B2. There is no such thing. They will apply in their own merits.

 

Coming to help you with a new born should be the answer when they ask "what is the purpose of your visit?" and yes, they'll likely be denied.

[SalishSea 17,801]

8 hours ago, BinaLama0818 said:

Well, they are applying for B1/B2 for now to help me get through my postpartum. I won’t be sponsoring them or applying for their GC until I get my citizenship which will be in like 3-5 years. 

There is no sponsorship or public charge for a (nonimmigrant) for a B visa.   
 

It will be many years before they could come on an immigrant visa, so maybe you’ll be in a better financial position to sponsor them by then.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

There is no sponsorship or public charge for a (nonimmigrant) for a B visa.   
 

It will be many years before they could come on an immigrant visa, so maybe you’ll be in a better financial position to sponsor them by then.

Not only that, but also OP is worried about how her being on WIC would affect their parents' application where her own green card hasn't been approved yet. Counting the eggs before they hatch.

[nastra30 2,284]

Op, ah so you saying sponsoring you were not talking about the eventuality of sometime in future becoming a citizen and petitioning+sponsoring your parents? You are talking about B2 visitor's visa? 

All the same, you should not worry about the WIC as it has nothing to do with your parents' tourist visa application. They apply on their own merit; nothing to do with you and you can't sponsor them for a B2 visa.

[Nat&Amy 623]

OP, the way you phrased things, the whole plan hinges on your parents coming to the US on a visitor visa to "help you with postpartum" and then waiting until you become a citizen so that you can apply for their GC. Obtaining a non-immigrant visa to enter the country with immigrant intent is illegal. Don't do that.

Edited January 27, 2023 by Nat&Amy

[Rocio0010 5,579]

OP closed the account

[Dashinka 24,478]

I know the OP closed their account, but after re-reading, I read it as she was planning ahead for a future sponsorship of an IR5 in several years.  I only wished more folks would do advanced planning.