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[quote=Anonymous]What kind of welfare, entitlement or social service programs is OP referring too that illegal immigrants are getting now?

My DH is an immigrant and recently became a citizen.  I also work in public housing so I have a pretty good background and experience with social programs re public housing/ HAP vouchers and SNAP benefits.  I cannot think of "welfare" programs that don't require proof of citizenship or residence, but I don't know all the programs.  The only one I can think of off the top of my head would be enrolling in public school and qualifying as a FARM student.  But as for other programs, what do people think illegals are getting?

1). Illegals usually are terrified of getting caught, they usually would not apply for assistance (or qualify for) food stamps, public housing, Medicaid/Medicare, etc.
2) illegals usually seek help elsewhere, such as free clinics, clothes trees at church, food pantries at organizations, angel tree gifts, etc.

Like a previous poster mentioned, under current law, in applying for a green card you must have a sponsor and that sponsor must certify (which confirmation from their bank and employer) that the sponsor alone has enough wealth and income to support both the sponsor and the applicant to keep them at a level high enough to not qualify for welfare programs.

I don't think the majority of illegal immigrants are bums, sucking our welfare programs dry.  I do think the majority are hard working people, who often out of fear are prime for being swindled and abused, and often are willing to do the kind of jobs other people who claim they are looking for any job are not willing to do.[/quote]

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