Unemployment benefits and the I-864

[stacato]

My wife's son (19 years old) was laid off from his job due to the economy last week after working there part time for the last 8 month. He has a 10 year green card, and I signed the I-864 for him during the visa process. Is he eligible for unemployment, and can they (The government) come after me due to signing the I-864?

[dnoblett]

Unemployment is NOT a means tested benefit, it is an insurance plan paid into by employers.

 

They cannot and will not hold you the sponsor responsible to repay unemployment.

 

If son were to use a welfare program like food-stamps, then you would be responsible to repay the government for that means tested benifit.

 

So YES son CAN use un-employment.

[stacato]

Unemployment is NOT a means tested benefit, it is an insurance plan paid into by employers.

 

They cannot and will not hold you the sponsor responsible to repay unemployment.

 

If son were to use a welfare program like food-stamps, then you would be responsible to repay the government for that means tested benifit.

 

So YES son CAN use un-employment.

 

Thanks, Dan.