waitfor long
May 12, 2022
Unemployment benefits during I-485
I have filed for my I-485 via family based petition. I received my EAD in September, and still waiting for my green card. Interview was scheduled in October and waiting for my PD to become current.
My question is, can I file for unemployment benefit. Also, is it ok to file for unemployment benefit, as I havent received my Green Card?
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Sassy AMay 13, 2022
I’m not aware of non citizens or non green card holders ability to collect unemployment benefits. Is that a possibility? If it is, be careful and make sure it’s not gonna affect your I-485 app. I was temporary disabled due to some health issues for a short period of time, even though I was paying through SDI, my lawyer told me not to do it so it doesn’t affect my green card app.
A FMay 13, 2022
Research about public charge laws, as it could affect your process
N AMay 13, 2022
don’t do it. it’s not good at this time
TjM MmMay 14, 2022
you state you have EAD-so get a job. do not go on unemployment benefit -your GC will be denied
