Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I'm a Legal Permanent resident and i want to apply for my citizenship , i want to know that if i apply for food stamps , energy assistance and public housing will they affect on my citizenship process ?


Asked on 2/05/13, 7:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

Usually review of whether or not someone will become a "public charge" is only relevant for applying for Legal Permanent Residence, not Naturalization. However, food stamps & housing are not considered for "public charge" purposes anyway. So, this should not affect your naturalization application.

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Answered on 2/07/13, 1:07 pm


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