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Can my I-829 be denied if I use government welfare programs?

I have a pending I-829 filed in June 2018. Due to the current crisis, I lost my job and my insurance. If I take any government benefits, especially health insurance, will it be considered public charge and impact my I-829?

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    Bernard P Wolfsdorf

    Immigration Attorney
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    Public charge should not impact permanent residents if you are eligible for the benefits that you seek.

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    Stephen Berman

    Immigration Attorney
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    I am not aware that you are required to prove you are not likely to become a public charge, to be granted the removal of condition as an EB-5.

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    Fredrick W Voigtmann

    Immigration Attorney
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    Since the adjudication of an I-829 petition to remove the condition does not involve an adjudication by USCIS of your admissibility under the new public charge rule, taking government benefits should not affect your I-829, assuming you properly apply and qualify for those benefits.

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    Lynne Feldman

    Immigration Attorney
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    It should not since you are a permanent resident, provided you meet the requirements of any program you apply to.

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    A Olusanjo Omoniyi

    Immigration Attorney
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    It should not affect your I-829 considering the extraordinary circumstances in the country. However, it is advisable such assistance be temporary at best and it should not a permanent occurrence.

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    Linda Liang

    Immigration Attorney
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    If you did not sign an affidavit, you should be fine.

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    Salvatore Picataggio

    Immigration Attorney
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    My understanding of the new public charge rules is that it is for the initial green card application. I had not seen that they are taking the new form I-944 with the I-829.