Public charge for H1B parents for using Lifeline program as a household of a US born citizen kid?

[Hariharan Raghu]

Hi,

I am on H1b visa and family income is above 250% federal poverty line. my I-140 is approved. I am not using any government assistance program.

My US born citizen kid has a Medicaid due to medical condition. My kid is eligible for Lifeline (Lifeline is a federal  government assistance program that lowers the monthly cost of internet) because of participation in Medicaid. Lifeline is non-transferable one-per-household. (A parent/guardian and child who live together are one household. They must share one Lifeline discount).

I have to apply for Lifeline program on behalf of my minor child . Under this circumstance, if we as a household use Lifeline discount program,  will I be considered using government assistance and subject to ineligibility to apply for green card under public charge rule? 

Thank you in advance.

[LeaveMessageH1B]

You might be thinking too much......don't risk it just to save some $ on monthly internet cost

[User099]

Seriously! You have a more than decent income and you are using "Medicaid discount" to pay for INTERNET. 

[gopalakrishnach]

I seriously request you to contact immigration attorney. This is little bit complicated. I am sorry about your kid...

[Tjgarla]

You need to consult an immigration attorney

[zoomzipper]

You are 250% above the poverty line and how much are you planning to save on the cost of the internet under the Lifeline program?

[Hariharan Raghu]

Benefits received by your child are not considered in your public charge determination:

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Receipt by Dependents

USCIS only considers the alien to have received a public benefit if the alien is a named beneficiary of the benefit but not where an alien is applying, being certified to receive, or receiving a public benefit on behalf of another person. USCIS does not consider any public benefit received by, requested by, or certified for a U.S. citizen or any relative or household member of the alien.

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[Hariharan Raghu]

On 5/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, User099 said:

Seriously! You have a more than decent income and you are using "Medicaid discount" to pay for INTERNET. 

Benefits received by your child are not considered in your public charge determination