Q: I have petitioned my husband. I just found out I'm pregnant, if I apply for Medicaid would that affect his process?
My husband has started his process to get a green card through me petitioning him. He already got his first acceptance letter. I am a US Citizen. Well we just found out that I am pregnant. My question is, would my husbands immigration process be affected in any way if I apply for Medicaid?
A: Although not likely to have an effect on your husband's immigration process, there has been a push by the current administration to restrict or even take away green cards when anyone in the household has received a public benefit. This is not the current policy, but policy does change. That said, short terms Medicaid for pregnancy is typically not considered a benefit that would make someone a public charge. You can check the USCIS website to uscis.gov to check for yourself. You should also be aware that you as the sponsor have to show that you meet the poverty guidelines or that you have assets to make up the difference. If not, you will need to have a joint sponsor.
1 user found this answer helpful
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
