Would receiving unemployment benefits while I have a green card have any adverse effects on my ability to get citizenship next year? Would it make the process more difficult, or leave a "black mark" on my record?
Thank you.
2007-04-09 04:41:43 · 7 answers · asked by dm 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Being on public assistence within 5 years of becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident is grounds for deportation!
2007-04-09 06:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It should not. To the ignorant responders that said it was not fair they are just that- ignorant.
As a green card holder, you are LEGALLY able to work in the U.S. The company you worked for with your help, paid into the system from which you drew from with the help of the state. They pay a thing called "unemployment insurance"
This is the same way when you worked, you paid into social security from which some of these same iditots relatives get your money. Therefore, if your company downsized and you became unemployed , YOU ARE entitled to unemployment benefits. You would have had to show that you worked for a least 4 years continuously and that you met the requirements before you could become eligible for any type of unemployment benefits.
This will not be held against you.
2007-04-09 04:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by thequeenreigns 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, your a legal resident with green card, You put money in the system!!! so unemployment benefits will not effect your ability to apply for US citizenship
2007-04-09 04:47:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ha! I finally caught Jeffrey being wrong!
"LPRs (who already have a "green card") cannot be turned down for U.S. citizenship for lawfully receiving any public benefits for which they are eligible."
http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/Public.pdf
2007-04-09 06:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
how do you get unemployment benefits if your not a citizen? and further more, if your employed and an illegal alien, who gets the taxes, social security, and etc, or do you have a social security number?
2007-04-09 06:43:35 · answer #5 · answered by urmine351 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
How come you're not even a US citizen yet, but you're already looking into going on unemployment?
2007-04-09 04:45:52 · answer #6 · answered by Moral Orel 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
How are you getting unemployment and you are not a citizen of this country? Thats not fair!!!
2007-04-09 04:44:51 · answer #7 · answered by ilovecylons 2 · 1⤊ 6⤋