09-18-2015, 04:11 PM
(09-18-2015, 03:43 PM)HairOfTheDog Wrote:(09-18-2015, 02:19 PM)Jimbone Wrote: No, there's a huge problem returning to the native country... it likely doesn't provide the social benefits and welfare that their new American baby affords them in the states.
Babies born on US soil are Willy Wonka Golden Tickets to illegal immigrant parents. They aren't going anywhere.
I don't understand where you're coming from on this, Jimbone. So, feel free to mock the shit outta me for inquiring; I can take it.
My understanding is that undocumented immigrants do not qualify for welfare, food stamps, Medicaid, and most other public benefits. Most of these programs require proof of legal immigration status and under the 1996 welfare law.
Even legal immigrants cannot receive these benefits until they have been in the United States for more than five years.
What am I missing?
I think he means that even if the parents are undocumented the baby is still eligible for benefits like WIC and maybe even a small temporary monthly welfare check that the parents could also use. I wouldn't exactly call that Willy Wonka golden tickets, but it's probably better than going back to where they came from. And then of course they get free health care for their child.