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Posted by Tatiana Durbak on December 13, 2002 at 20:35:41:
In Reply to: Am I going to be worse of if I am trying to remain legal? posted by Irina on December 09, 2002 at 23:58:54:
: I am petitioning for my parents to come to USA as immigrants. At this point I had to provide the Affidavit of Support to show that I will be able to support them. Although I will be, I would be interested to know if they have a right for anything when they enter this country, such as Medi-Cal, or may be pention after a certain time. I see many people just end up staying here after ther Visitors Visa expires, then go to the Lawyers and after paying a certain fee are not only deemed legaly living in USA, but get the Medi-Cal (or Medi-Care), SSI, Welfare and other benefits. Am I hurting my parents chances by trying to stay legal?
Irina --
What do you mean are you "hurting your parents chances trying to stay legal?"
It's very dangerous to decide that you understand other people's cases by observing what happens to them. Immigration outcomes depend on the particular details of a given person's case.
Whether or not your parents are eligible for public benefits depends on many things.
If you want a more detailed answer, please write to me directly.
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