The Obama administration has released an updated "welcome
guide" for new immigrants in the U.S. featuring...
* BETTER GET A DRINK BEFORE CONTINUING TO READ, FOLKS...
(*PURSED LIPS*)
...detailed sections about obtaining public benefits
including food stamps, welfare, and ObamaCare.
(*SILENCE*)
* FOLKS. UNDERSTAND. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO DESTROY AMERICA.
(*SHRUG*)
“You or members of your family may be eligible for other
federal benefits, depending on your immigration status, length of time in the
United States, and income level,” the guidebook reads.
Titled the “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New
Immigrants” the publication is available in 14 languages: Arabic, English,
French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog,
Urdu, Vietnamese, and two varieties of Chinese.
(*SILENCE*)
The guide offers detailed information on the expectations
and rights of a permanent resident, tips on settling in the U.S., employment
advice, and...
(*DRUM ROLL*)
...available public benefits.
* YEP. POUR YOURSELF ANOTHER DRINK.
It also highlights reasons to become a citizen:
“This comprehensive guide contains practical information
to help you settle into everyday life in the United States. It also contains
basic civics information that introduces you to the U.S. system of government,”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains.
USCIS highlighted the release of the updated guidebook
last week. Changes to the document include:
Revised and updated general
information on policies, programs and resources;
* "RESOURCES..."
A new chapter called “Understanding Education and Health
Care” on the education system, adult education programs, and the health
insurance marketplace. The “Understanding Education and Health Care” section
offers information about the public school system, English as a Second Language
(ESL) programs, financial aid for college, and adult education. Additionally
the section delves into healthcare options including Medicare, Medicaid, the
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and accessing the ObamaCare
marketplaces.
“The Marketplace will allow you to compare certain types
of private health insurance plans, get answers to questions, find out if you
are eligible for financial support to help pay for the cost of coverage...
(*SILENCE*)
“Permanent residents and certain other people with lawful
immigration status may qualify for Marketplace insurance.”
* MEANING FREE OR SUBSIDIZED "MARKETPLACE
INSURANCE."
Additionally the guidebook also offers tips on accessing
public benefits like food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
(TANF), and other federal benefits accessible at www.benefits.gov.
The section about food stamps advises: Some immigrants,
including children, may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP). SNAP provides you with funds to help you buy food at grocery
stores. Some states have their own state-funded food assistance programs with
different rules for immigrant eligibility that may vary from state to state.
For information about SNAP and the eligibility requirements, visit (Link).
Information about SNAP is available in 36 different languages at (Link).
The revamped guidebook comes following a recent report
from the Center for Immigration Studies revealing that 51% of households headed
by a legal or illegal immigrant reported using welfare in 2012...
* ONE MORE TIME:
Fifty-one percent of households headed by a legal or
illegal immigrant reported using welfare in 2012...
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