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KPtoys
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Karen
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Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Just a question NOT looking to start ANY DEBATE but can they collect public assistance?
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Posted 3/28/06 11:32 AM  |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
From what I know, no.
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Without an SSN, I don't think so.
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| Posted 3/28/06 11:32 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Yes, under certain circumstances they can.
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baghag
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
I read an article a while back that illegal immigrants often buy real SSN's so that they are able to get assistance and get on the books jobs.
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| Posted 3/28/06 11:33 AM |
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Diva
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Jennifer
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Someone correct me if Im wrong, but if they have a child that is a US citizen they can collect benefits for said child.
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| Posted 3/28/06 11:34 AM |
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KPtoys
I'm getting old
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Karen
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by shamrock12472
Yes, under certain circumstances they can.
circumstances being??
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| Posted 3/28/06 11:34 AM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by Diva
Someone correct me if Im wrong, but if they have a child that is a US citizen they can collect benefits for said child.
Actually, I believe this is correct.
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| Posted 3/28/06 11:34 AM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by prncssrachel
Posted by Diva
Someone correct me if Im wrong, but if they have a child that is a US citizen they can collect benefits for said child.
Actually, I believe this is correct.
This is true.
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| Posted 3/28/06 11:35 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by KPtoys
Posted by shamrock12472
Yes, under certain circumstances they can.
circumstances being??
Emergency medical care, WIC services, Dependent care support if they have a child under 18 in their home regardless of the nationality of the child. Minors can't be refused necessities and food stamps/food assistance.
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usuk2004
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by Diva
Someone correct me if Im wrong, but if they have a child that is a US citizen they can collect benefits for said child.
That's probably true. But generally, those who are not legal immigrants cannot collect public funds.
for all intents and purposes, I am an immigrant (although to another country, not the US) and I couldnt' even take a course at the local college because it was subsidized by the government.
Message edited 3/28/2006 11:39:04 AM.
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| Posted 3/28/06 11:37 AM |
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KPtoys
I'm getting old
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Karen
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by shamrock12472
Posted by KPtoys
Posted by shamrock12472
Yes, under certain circumstances they can.
circumstances being??
Emergency medical care, WIC services, Dependent care support if they have a child under 18 in their home regardless of the nationality of the child. Minors can't be refused necessities and food stamps/food assistance.
Thank you all
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| Posted 3/28/06 11:39 AM |
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dpli
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by baghag
I read an article a while back that illegal immigrants often buy real SSN's so that they are able to get assistance and get on the books jobs.
This is true.
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CookiePuss
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by Diva
Someone correct me if Im wrong, but if they have a child that is a US citizen they can collect benefits for said child.
This has actually been a huge problem for LA because a lot of women cross the border illegally just to have their children in the USA. It has caused a huge drain on public funds for their medical care.
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| Posted 3/28/06 11:40 AM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by usuk2004
Posted by Diva
Someone correct me if Im wrong, but if they have a child that is a US citizen they can collect benefits for said child.
That's probably true. But generally, those who are not legal immigrants cannot collect public funds.
for all intents and purposes, I am an immigrant (although to another country, not the US) and I couldnt' even take a course at the local college because it was subsidized by the government.
Thats strange, I took some courses at a local college here, they were cooking so maybe that doesn't count. I too am an immigrant but I can collect child benefit for my son , thats because he is British.
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dandr10199
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Re: Non legal immigrants and Social Services
Posted by KPtoys
Posted by shamrock12472
Posted by KPtoys
Posted by shamrock12472
Yes, under certain circumstances they can.
circumstances being??
Emergency medical care, WIC services, Dependent care support if they have a child under 18 in their home regardless of the nationality of the child. Minors can't be refused necessities and food stamps/food assistance.
Thank you all
Don't forget health insurance. I believe, that children of immigrants who are born here are also eiglible for child health plus, for free if the parents are 200% below the poverty level. I know this is true for NYC and the five boroughs.
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