After being working for 2 years in my company under TN VISA, I was laid off. My employer told me that I can apply to unemployment benefits and/or receive the federal help due to the COVID-19. Although this money can help a lot, I am really concerned that accepting this money will affect future TN Visa/greencard/citizenship applications. Any comments?
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On form DS-5540 it says:
11. For purposes of this form, a public benefit means any of the following forms of assistance received on or after February 24, 2020: 1) Any Federal, state, local, or tribal cash assistance for income maintenance, including supplemental security income (SSI) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); 2) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); 3) Housing Choice Voucher Program; 4) Project-Based Rental Assistance (including Moderate Rehabilitation); 5) Subsidized Housing; or 6) Medicaid, except for benefits received for an emergency medical condition, services or benefits funded by Medicaid but provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school-based services or benefits provided to individuals of secondary school age, benefits received by an alien under 21 years of age, or benefits received by a woman during pregnancy or during the 60-day period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy.
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Originally posted by ceestradaperez View PostAfter being working for 2 years in my company under TN VISA, I was laid off. My employer told me that I can apply to unemployment benefits and/or receive the federal help due to the COVID-19. Although this money can help a lot, I am really concerned that accepting this money will affect future TN Visa/greencard/citizenship applications. Any comments?
This is my personal opinion and is not to be construed as legal advice.
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