If I get food stamp will it affect my wifes immigration application?
You are not considered a public charge by receiving Food Stamps (renamed to SNAP a few years ago)- you can access food stamp rules as they apply to non-citizen's via the USDA website here: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/government/pdf/Non-Citizen_Guidance_063011.pdf This document states the following: Public charge. There is a perception that participating in SNAP could affect immigration status or hurt a non-citizen’s chances of becoming an American citizen, but this is not true. It is important for non-citizens to know they will not be deported, denied entry to the country, or denied permanent status because they apply for or receive SNAP benefits. Also, your application for food stamps will take into account any income that your household has, allowable deductions, but will only certify you and your child. If you need any other information, just message me
My wife has an immigrant petition filed for her by her sister. I want to visit US with my family on B2 visa. Should i explain this on form?
I am the one who is filling out the form and providing all the financial documents on my name to prove that i will return after my time in the US. On the DS-160 Application form they ask "Has anyone ever filed an immigrant petition on your behalf with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services?" what should i answer for that question because my sister in law applied for my wife name and when the time comes technically i will be going with her. But the question has the word "On Your Behalf" in it... I think they could have added on your or your spouse behalf but they didn t so its really confusing what to do here.
What questions do they ask on the airport for immigrants in Canada?
If you are arriving as a new Permanent Resident, they will obviously want to see all your paperwork, passport, etc.They will also want to verify that you are carrying the required amount of cash to support you that will be set out when you received your approval. You don’t have to carry the cash, but must be able to show that you have access to it. (Exactly what that access looks like, I don’t know. If you can open an online bank account with a Canadian bank and transfer the money from your home country bank, that would presumably suffice.CAUTION: Some people believe that it is illegal to carry more than $10,000 cash per person into the country. It actually is not, but you must declare the cash at the border and , possibly, explain where it came from. Obviously, the Canadian authorities will understand why you are carrying it— although I definitely would not recommend carrying that amount of cash ever.But, beware: A cousin of my wife from the UK was approved for immigration to Canada. In fact, his wife was already here, but he had a contract as a pilot with Saudia Airlines. When his contract was up, he went to a bank in Riyadh to get the requisite $10,000 in cash, but they had no CAD, so he get USD.He was transiting through New York. His landing card asked if he was carrying more than 10,000 and he went to check “No” when he realised that he also had a $20 bill in his wallet, so he checked “yes.” That’s when the nightmare began. The Americans grilled him for hours, even though he had the letter from Canadian Immigration telling him to arrive with $10,000 cash. He missed his connection and at least one other flight.He admits now that he should have just ripped up the extra 20, or just gotten the exact equivalent of 10,000 Canadian in U.S. funds, but law-abiding people never think they will get hassled.This was a few years ago. You had to arrive with cash. Now it’s my understanding that you just have to prove you have access to the funds.
N-400 - Prior Spouse's Immigration Status?
Hi, I’m filling out N-400 application for Naturalization and I have a question regarding part 8G2: Prior Spouse's Immigration Status: - U.S. Citizen - Lawful Permanent Resident - Other I’m a male and my wife is an American citizen at birth. She was previously married to a non-american ex-husband who got his green card through their marriage. We are not in touch with my wife’s ex-husband and we can’t locate him. We know that my wife’s ex-husband was a permanent resident at the time they got divorce but we don’t know if he applied or got his citizenship since their divorce. Which option do I select for part 8G2? Thanks