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Lothland  Posts: 194
Registered: 2004-3-8 02:11:56
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Am i being an idiot to refuse to even try this? (/flame suit on) |
_sooz_ posted:
Lothland posted:
Sooz is lucky she is even in the country, if it wasn't for Wolfz being in the Military she would have been denied at immigration for her health issues.
Moot point, really, given that if Wolfz wasnt in my life i would have zero interest in living in the US.
Not really moot tbh, because he is military you got in to the country and had it been ANYONE else American (IE you met them but they weren't military) you would not have been able to come here. Trust me I went through the immigration process too.
Ultimately it's up to you, I would not consider your mental problems a disability in terms of work given that it was there before immigration but if you did I would check to ensure it was not considered a means tested benefit in some form (ask a lawyer) otherwise Wolfz will just have to pay it right back.
EDIT: Mal looked it up, it is a Means Tested benefit, IE you have to wait 5 years from immigration date to get it.
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_sooz_  Posts: 1,256
Registered: 2004-12-4 11:40:44
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Lothland posted:
_sooz_ posted:
Lothland posted:
Sooz is lucky she is even in the country, if it wasn't for Wolfz being in the Military she would have been denied at immigration for her health issues.
Moot point, really, given that if Wolfz wasnt in my life i would have zero interest in living in the US.
Not really moot tbh, because he is military you got in to the country and had it been ANYONE else American (IE you met them but they weren't military) you would not have been able to come here. Trust me I went through the immigration process too.
Ultimately it's up to you, I would not consider your mental problems a disability in terms of work given that it was there before immigration but if you did I would check to ensure it was not considered a means tested benefit in some form (ask a lawyer) otherwise Wolfz will just have to pay it right back.
EDIT: Mal looked it up, it is a Means Tested benefit, IE you have to wait 5 years from immigration date to get it.
Well that pretty much answers the question for me, then. One thing, though. It IS a disability in terms of work, as i didnt have a job for 2 years before i came to the US, so it's not like i had a job, was fine and then came to the US and just gave it all up.
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NonOffensiveName  Title: Touching people in special places all day long
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Registered: 2001-10-7 19:39:14
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I would not feel hard at anyone who moved here to better themselves that actually NEEDED the assistance and took it even if they didnt pay into the system very much(or at all).
Its the freeloaders who have lived here all their lives and popped out baby after baby(Im including the guys in this too cause they benefit sometimes from children as well) just so they can stay on welfare all their lives that is the problem.
It is very commendable for you to not accept the help. Sincere kudos to you!
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Ferrydust Title: Iron Chef Jennifer
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Registered: 2002-9-4 20:32:54
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How did you and Wolfz meet btw? Was it on ACF? I always wondered that.
To the naysayers:
A man who serves our country isn't allowed to have his wife draw disability? That's silly.
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_sooz_ Posts: 1,256
Registered: 2004-12-4 11:40:44
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Ferrydust posted:
How did you and Wolfz meet btw? Was it on ACF? I always wondered that.
To the naysayers:
A man who serves our country isn't allowed to have his wife draw disability? That's silly.
Yeah, we met here. We'd been friends for a while, then he got stationed in England and we hung out a bit and found out we really liked eachother. Once i was clear of my ex we started dating (which was odd because we were also room-mates at the time lol) and the rest, as they say, is history 
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deadcactus Posts: 669
Registered: 2001-12-27 09:17:08
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So your argument against taking disability is that your disabled?
It's up to you, but I've noticed people tend to define moral/right as any choice that has the less fortunate take it in the ass to avoid inconveniencing the more privileged...
It's not like this is some loophole or lie that is getting you benefits. Your husbands service gave him the legal right to provide you with citizenship and your citizenship entitled you to a benefit to assist your family in coping with a severe illness. But go ahead and turn it down so idiots who were born in this country with good health can talk to you about what they've earned.
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I mean seriously, you're going to take advice from people who think schizophrenia isn't a real disability? Might as well ask your cat if that's the level of insight you want from your advisory team.
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Lothland Posts: 194
Registered: 2004-3-8 02:11:56
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Am i being an idiot to refuse to even try this? (/flame suit on) |
Ferrydust posted:
How did you and Wolfz meet btw? Was it on ACF? I always wondered that.
To the naysayers:
A man who serves our country isn't allowed to have his wife draw disability? That's silly.
Well that question has already been answered, no he can't because he will then owe the money right back. As for benefit for serving in the military, they get a separate and much faster service (by months and even years) then normal citizens. Their restrictions are also much less then regular (I'm not ragging on Sooz, it's just the way the system works) on who they are able to bring in to the country. They get plenty more benefit then regular citizens.
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NonOffensiveName Title: Touching people in special places all day long
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Ferrydust posted:
How did you and Wolfz meet btw? Was it on ACF? I always wondered that. To the naysayers: A man who serves our country isn't allowed to have his wife draw disability? That's silly.
a man who serves his country already gets nearly everything handed to him on a silver platter during and after their service usually along with their families(rightfully so)  Taking disability when you dont NEED it just seems a bit over the top. Sooz is doing the right thing.
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Lothland Posts: 194
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deadcactus posted:
So your argument against taking disability is that your disabled?
It's up to you, but I've noticed people tend to define moral/right as any choice that has the less fortunate take it in the ass to avoid inconveniencing the more privileged...
It's not like this is some loophole or lie that is getting you benefits. Your husbands service gave him the legal right to provide you with citizenship and your citizenship entitled you to a benefit to assist your family in coping with a severe illness. But go ahead and turn it down so idiots who were born in this country with good health can talk to you about what they've earned.
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I mean seriously, you're going to take advice from people who think schizophrenia isn't a real disability? Might as well ask your cat if that's the level of insight you want from your advisory team.
Ready above DC, she can't right now. It's considered a Means Tested Benefit, as part of immigration the sponsor provides a letter of financial support that for 5 years the person will not take any Means Tested Benefits and if they do the person is then charged the amount and possibly a penalty.
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deadcactus Posts: 669
Registered: 2001-12-27 09:17:08
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If you're not legally qualified, you're not legally qualified. I still disagree with the notion that it would be "wrong" to accept it if she was qualified...
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